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Industry View: Who’s on First? The Car Wash?

 By Anthony Analetto on Jul. 14, 2014

Many gas stations have evolved to sell packaged foods and ultimately became c-stores that sell gas. Many of those will become a food retailer first that also sells gas. But if you’re among the readers who cringe at the idea of retailing anything with a shelf life shorter than a candy bar, there’s another direction: becoming a professional car wash first that also sells gas.

Foodservice

C-Store Foodservice Growth vs. QSRs & Food/Drug

 Jul. 11, 2014
CSP Magazine

Roundtable Report: Magnetic Impulse

By Samantha Oller on Jul. 11, 2014

The ways to trigger more impulse sales are as varied as the categories themselves. But the stakes for retailers are only growing, as declining fuel sales keep more customers off the convenience-store lot and competition from other channels mounts.

CSP Magazine

Digital Gifting

By Angel Abcede on Jul. 11, 2014

As if manufacturers of ribbon and wrapping paper hadn’t already been marginalized by gift cards, here comes digital gifting. Just send that card electronically with a click of a mouse. Forget about even the sleeve that stores the gift card.

Fuels

Petroleum, Retailer Associations Dispute Biofuels 'Report Card'

By Greg Lindenberg on Jul. 11, 2014

SIGMA, PMAA, NACS, API challenge RFA's claims on consumer biofuel demand

Beverages

Family Dollar Plans to Tap Beer & Wine

By Greg Lindenberg on Jul. 11, 2014

Quest for "new traffic-driving categories" follows food, tobacco initiatives

Technology/Services

Expert Insight: Is It Time to Review Your Cash-Management Policies?

By Mike Scarpelli on Jul. 11, 2014

Take steps to avoid a cab ride to poor practices

Technology/Services

Mapco Implements Proof of Work App

By Angel Abcede on Jul. 11, 2014

Mobile accountability software improves convenience store execution, chain says

Foodservice

A Saucy Seasonal 'Food Fight'

Jul. 11, 2014

Piccadilly settles debate over which sauce to offer on its BBQ Grill Pizza

Beverages

Two Circle K Regions to Add Koma Unwind Beverages

Jul. 11, 2014

Relaxation drink, shot brand expands into 700 more stores

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