The Latest Industry News Around COVID-19

Stay up to date on how the convenience channel is navigating the coronavirus crisis.

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Corporate & Store Operations

7-Eleven Hires More Than 50,000 to Meet Pandemic Demand

The convenience store chain and its franchisees are recruiting 20,000 additional employees.

Corporate Responsibility

Sheetz Earns Spot on Fortune's 2020 Best Workplaces for Women List

The recognition marks the fifth consecutive year the Altoona, Pa.-based retailer appears on the annual list.

Other Merchandise & Services

Six Simple Ways to Improve the Safety of Your Queues

Create a safer, more enjoyable store experience by improving the safety of your waiting lines. Reduce crowding, improve customer communication, and increase customer satisfaction.

The Top 100 Convenience Store Chains of 2020

8/13/2020 — EG America jumped four spots in this year’s ranking to break into the top 10.

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Corporate & Store Operations

Convenience Stores Lag Other Retail Industries in COVID-19 Safety

The availability of hand sanitizer at entrances and checkout is the top driver of trust for c-stores, according to Ipsos.

Tobacco

PDI Offering Free Tobacco Scan Data Package to Small & Independent C-store Operators

The package is part of PDI's CStore Essentials solution.

Fuels

Manlius Oil Co. Sells Business as Family Ownership Retires

The company specializes in delivering gas, propane, heating oil and fuel to residential and commercial clients as well as farmers.

Corporate & Store Operations

QuikTrip's Network Reaches 850 C-stores

The convenience retailer opened four new locations on Sept. 17, including two in San Antonio.

Technology

Couche-Tard to Bring Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy to North America

The company has identified several hundred possible locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Technology

Five Key Consumer Behaviors Are Changing the Convenience Retail Space

All aspects of convenience store operations must join forces to meet the new shopper expectations.

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VIDEO: Convenience Store News Honors Past, Current & Future Leaders

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Upcoming CSNews Events

Oct

Top Women in Convenience

Mon, Oct 12

Virtual Event

Convenience Store News’ Top Women in Convenience awards program recognizes the integral role women play in convenience retailing.

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Our multi-experiential and educational agenda includes exclusive proprietary research into both consumers’ and retailers’ minds, store tours, expert presentations, interactive discussions, and first-class dining.