One of the best parts about operating a c-store is that they are universally recognized across the world as a place to pick up quick essentials. Chances are international customers shop at your convenience store or small grocery store every day. You might wonder how you can best serve them,
Knowing the importance of your convenience store’s location is key to the business’ success. Your location will determine how you run your business and allow you to make better decisions. When determining the key factors in the success of your business, here are 5 things you should know about your
Make Speed A Priority, Keep C- Store Customers Happy
This month’s goEBT Merchant Spotlight is on a Bhavishaben Patel in Gray, Georgia. Mr. Patel is the owner of not just one, but three different businesses in his community that make life more convenient for consumers. At his c-store, Handy Andy, he’s making life easier with lower prices than lower
goEBT provides EBT processing to over 26,000 convenience stores across the country. Most of these convenience stores are owned and operated by a single individual who often only owns just one store. Often, these small business owners get discouraged by their lack of resources, experience, or just sheer volume. However,
The lottery has long been a staple of convenience stores across the nation. It appeals to a wide range of customers, and although it doesn’t offer the highest commissions for stores, it is a great traffic driver.
Although convenience stores, lovingly referred to as c-stores, have been around for over a century, keeping up with consumer trends and demands is still a full-time job today. Especially for the smaller c-store owners, faced with the dilemma of choosing what to stock and what not to stock, the decisions
The shelves in your c-store are more important than you might think. Yes, they’re what hold your products, but many retailers are finding a competitive advantage by following and implementing the latest shelving innovations. Their shelves attract customers to products; they make shopping more natural, and they’re boosting sales. Don’t
You might think that your drink coolers only serve one purpose: to keep drinks cold for customers. While this is the primary function, you could be leveraging the surface area of your coolers to boost sales through signage opportunities and organization and save money on energy costs to keep more
When it comes to maximizing space within your convenience store, sometimes, it can be hard to come up with creative layouts that really market to your customers without them knowing it. Working within a small budget can make the organization even harder, cutting back on your options for the final
With the start of a new year comes even more innovation in marketing. While many of the latest trends might seem irrelevant to your c-store, there are a few incoming marketing trends that can provide you with a competitive advantage over other stores. If you can harness the power of
2018 is expected to see major shifts in the ways your customers pay for products, how payments are processed, and new tech continues to expand into the marketplace. Stay one step ahead of the incoming card processing trends by preparing for these expected card processing changes coming in 2018!
Every successful c-store needs to have encouraging signs both inside and outside of the store. This is your opportunity to speak to customers without ever meeting them. From attracting passing by cars to up-selling your customers inside the store, the quality and message of your signs matter. In this guide,
Since 2018 has started our government has shutdown twice, new tax laws have taken effect, and a new government budget has finally been approved. With so many new rules being considered regularly, it’s important that c-store owners stay aware of what the government is up to and how any laws
As a c-store owner, you probably already have a name for your c-store displayed on a sign out front and in all of your marketing materials. However, having a store name and owning a brand are two different things. Establishing a brand for your c-store provides you with many different
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