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17-store Delmarva chain implements fuel-pricing solution

Seven of the top 10 in-store categories posted decent unit sales growth in the first half of 2014. Here's a look at category highlights.

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Largest distributor of Wayne dispensers joins program

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.

CMI program in test through July

C-store sales of salty snacks were a mixed bag in 2013. The largest segment, potato chips, saw units off 2.6%, and cheese and corn snacks both lost unit volume as well. On the upswing: tortilla/tostada chips, snack nuts, pretzels, trail mixes and ready-to-eat popcorn, among others.

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Shipping in December for January availability

Financing pros weigh in on changes to lending, real-estate environment