The Golden Rules for Mastering Social Media Engagement

Maintaining consistency is one key to capturing customer attention on social channels.

Tobacco

Shift in Nicotine Use Is Putting Pressure on Cigarette Segment

Tobacco Talk survey finds smoker conversion to e-vapor is disrupting the backbar.

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Mergers and Acquisitions

Cumberland Farms Reportedly Exploring a Sale

OPIS points to Couche-Tard, Marathon Petroleum and BP as possible buyers.

Tobacco

5 Ways to Tap Vapor’s Great Growth Potential

The booming $3-billion vapor category is expected to take an extra 15% to 20% out of the nicotine business by 2023. Here’s how to tap into the surge.

Meet the Top 20 Growth Chains of 2019

3/12/2019 — Big deals, small deals and midsize deals all combined to make for another very active year.

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Beverages

Packaging Innovations: Wine Is Now Fully Aligned With Convenience

Alternative wine packaging is proving to be a boon to convenience store wine sales. E&J Gallo companies are answering the call with cans and tetra packs. View the CSNews infographic to learn more about this exciting trend for wine drinkers and store owners alike.

Technology

A Day in the Life of an Engaged Retail Associate

Retailers are using Digital Workplace technology to prevent attrition, increase productivity and enhance the customer experience.

Candy & Snacks

Protein Go-Team: Meat Snacks Fuel Sales

To find out more about this growing snack segment, download this new infographic from Convenience Store News and Jack Links.

Small Operator

National 7-Eleven Franchisee Coalition Calls on Corporate to Open Its Books

Group argues that vendor sponsorships from 7-Eleven Inc.'s corporate convention should be used to lower costs of goods.

Fuels

Which Convenience & Fuel Retailers Are Capturing the Most Foot Traffic?

Speedway and Thorntons rated highest in their respective segments based on number of locations.

CSNews Exclusive Research

What Does ‘Convenience’ Really Mean to Today’s C-store Shoppers?

The 2019 Convenience Store News Realities of the Aisle consumer study delves into this and more.

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