CSNews Honors the Best in Single-Store Design

NATIONAL REPORT -- As the convenience store industry at large continues to open bigger, brighter, friendlier and more fresh-food-oriented stores, so too do the industry's single-store owners as they strive to meet the needs of today’s on-the-go, mobile consumer.

The Convenience Store News for the Single Store Owner Store Design Contest, now in its fourth year, honors single-store operators who have created the most exciting, innovative and shopper-friendly looks for their stores. Entries are judged on innovation, creativity and the positive impact of the overall design on the business.

This year, we honor nine single-store owners — our most yet — who have introduced new or remodeled stores that are redefining what consumers expect from a convenience store.

This year's winners are:

Best Original Store Design

Winner: Warrior Fuel, Santa Ana, N.M.

Honorable Mention: Eddie's, Fort Worth, Texas

Best Interior Design

Winner: Smiley's, Huntsville, Texas

Honorable Mention: Jarrell Town Center, Jarrell, Texas

Best Low-Cost Remodel

Winner: Guaranty RV Travel Center, Eugene, Ore.

Honorable Mention: Monvalle Gas Station, Itapema, Brazil

Best Hybrid Design

Winner: Fare & Square, Chester, Pa.

Best Beer Cave

Winner: Gas N Wash, Mokena, Ill.

Best Car Wash

Winner: Tanforan Shell Car Wash, San Bruno, Calif.

For profiles on each winner, look in the October issue of Convenience Store News for the Single Store Owner.