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General Merchandise/HBC

General merchandise and HBC category news for the convenience-store retail industry

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Dollar Stores Take Big Bite Out of Rural Market Share

 By Timothy Inklebarger on May 14, 2024

Sales, employment, store count all drop in rural communities at a much higher rate than in urban counterparts

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Podcast: Advantage Solutions Dives Into C-Store Consumer Trends

By Hannah Hammond on May 07, 2024

Patricia Coe, Doug Middlebrooks share how customers make decisions, why foodservice is key

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Lil’ Drug Store Recognized as a Best Managed Company

By Greg Lindenberg on May 06, 2024

HBC, general merchandise supplier to convenience-store, travel and hospitality retailers honored during its 50th anniversary

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Convenience Stores Outperform Overall Retail Over the Past 12 Months: Report

By Diane Adam on Apr. 29, 2024

C-stores now ‘transforming into some of the most exciting dining and tourist destinations in the country,’ Placer.ai says

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Podcast: Chris Smith, President of McLane’s Retail Business, on Why Stretch Opportunities Are Important

By Hannah Hammond on Apr. 29, 2024

Smith is part of Convenience-Store Women’s initiative

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AMCON Distributing Acquires Richmond Master Distributors

By Diane Adam on Apr. 19, 2024

Convenience-store wholesaler will soon service close to 7,900 locations in 33 states

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Lil’ Drug Store Products Aims to Bolster Rolaids’ Presence in Convenience Stores

By Greg Lindenberg on Apr. 03, 2024

C-store, travel channel supplier forges partnership with heartburn relief brand

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5 Strategies to Drive General Merchandise

By Steve Dwyer on Mar. 28, 2024

Space allocation right-sizing, recognizing emerging consumer priorities key for convenience stores

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How Convenience Stores Can Prepare for Summer Travel Season

By Steve Dwyer on Mar. 28, 2024

Vacationers more likely to spend more for premium, unique products, Lil’ Drug Store director says

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GPM Extends Master Supply Agreement With Core-Mark

By Diane Adam on Mar. 27, 2024

New contract replaces the convenience-store retailer’s previous deal with the distributor

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