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Technology/Services

Kwik Trip Completes Conversion to Digital Shelf Labels 3 Months Early

Technology allows convenience-store chain to ‘increase our efficiency and accuracy while delivering the best experience to our guests’

Foodservice

Steal This Foodservice Idea: Pour Some Wow Into Your Coffee Program

QuikTrip’s tap system replaces previous cappuccino machines, ‘elevating your coffee experience’

How some convenience retailers are positioning themselves as the place to be

C-store executives, industry insiders discuss heightened risks and responsibilities of global sourcing at Risk Management and Captive Insurance Forum

Convenience stores are evolving from quick stops for snacks and drinks to destinations for quality food and beverages. A recent IFMA webinar revealed that 96% of c-store operators view foodservice as critical to their long-term success, with consumer spending on pre-prepared food and beverages expected to reach $43.8MM in 2024.

Expert at CSP forum also addresses how cleanliness and a friendly staff are crucial

53% consider cleanliness a ‘crucial factor’ when choosing where to shop, Intouch Insight says

This trend, up 11 percentage points in last 2 years, ‘is driven by improved food quality and variety,’ Intouch Insight says

Freeze drying candy gains in popularity thanks to social media platform TikTok

Leverage snacking to fuel growth among younger generations and meet the cravings that pick up in the afternoon and late evening. Learn how consumers prefer all-day menus, and why bakery goods at breakfast and handhelds at lunchtime are winning choices.

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