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October 2017 Issue

October 2017 Issue

octobER 2017 ISSUE

COVER STORY: A High-Flying Experience Pilot Flying J brings its network in a new direction with the debut of Pilot Flying J.
SMALL OPERATOR: Pirates of the Convenience Channel
EXPERT'S VIEW: It's Still Lonely at the Top for C-store Women
GETTING TO THE CORE: Conversing About Coffee
OPERATORS: What You Need to Know About the New Generation of Workers
FOODSERVICE: Powering the Day & Bottom Line With Breakfast
CANDY & SNACKS: The Wrap on Novelty & Seasonal Candy

September 2017 Issue

September 2017 Issue

SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE

COVER STORY: Leaving a Rich Legacy Former RaceTrac CEO and Retailer Executive of the Year Allison Moran takes pride in many milestone achievements.
SMALL OPERATOR: Operation: Convenience Store Turnaround
EXPERT'S VIEW: The 'Sandwich Generation' Is in a Pickle
GETTING TO THE CORE: Cutting Back Consumption
TECHNOLOGY: Mobile Payments' Time Has Come
FOODSERVICE: Bringing a Chef's Perspective
CANDY & SNACKS: Not Your Father's Jerky

August 2017 Issue

August 2017 Issue

August 2017 Issue

COVER STORY: Wonder Women. Fourth-annual Top Women in Convenience awards honor 50 formidable females.
Convenience Channel Sales Lagging Behind Last Year’s Growth
Are You Appealing to Fresh & Healthy Millennials?
FOODSERVICE: How to Raise the Bar at Your Coffee Bar
COLD VAULT: Wine Sales Uncorked
IN-STORE MERCHANDISING: Getting Specific With General Merchandise
MOTOR FUELS: The Pump-to-Store Conundrum

July 2017 Issue

July 2017 Issue

July 2017 Issue

COVER STORY: View From the Top. Continuing consolidation puts more stores in the hands of the biggest c-store chains
Attract, Train & Retain
FOODSERVICE: Grabbing Customers Before They’re Gone
FOODSERVICE: Snack Food Is in Demand as Part of Meals
GUIDE TO CANDY & SNACKS: Welcome to Modern-Day Snacking

June 2017 Issue

June 2017 Issue

June 2017 Issue

COVER STORY Convenience Stores: Retailing’s Anomaly. The convenience channel continues to thrive as other retailers face dire challenges.
What’s Behind a Great C-store Shopping Trip?
FOODSERVICE: Finding the Dough in Pizza
FOODSERVICE: Exploring Culinary Trends
FOODSERVICE: Gourmet-Coffee Gains

May 2017 Issue

May 2017 Issue

May 2017 Issue

COVER STORY: The 50% Solution. The most successful players in convenience foodservice are getting more than half their overall profits from the category, but what does it take to get there?
Looking Ahead, Not Back
QuickChek celebrates its golden anniversary with new vigor.
A Better-for-You Bottom Line
MOTOR FUELS: Elevating the Fuel Pumping Experience
FOODSERVICE: Growing in a Challenging Environment
TOBACCO: In With the New
TECHNOLOGY: Marketing to Today’s Mobile Consumer Convenience

April 2017 Issue

April 2017 Issue

April 2017 Issue

COVER STORY: Is the C-store Tobacco Business About to Get Turbulent? Strong headwinds appear to be on their way, blowing in with various threats.
Couche-Tard + CST Brands = ???
Competitive Watch: Amazon Go
FOODSERVICE: Bringing Teamwork to the Table

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