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Convenience Store News September 2019

September 2019

COVER STORY: On the Front Lines: Convenience stores and truck stops are at the forefront in the battle against human trafficking. The industry is beginning to take action, but there is more that can be done.
FEATURE: An International Affair
FEATURE: An Experiential Shopping Experience
FEATURE: The Future of the Forecourt
SMALL OPERATOR: Go, Grow or Enhance?
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: The Growler Effect
SERVICES: Destination: Car Wash

Convenience Store News August 2019

August 2019

COVER STORY: Champions All: The sixth-annual Top Women in Convenience awards celebrate the passion and achievements of women in the convenience store industry.
FEATURE: A Slow Start for 2019 C-store Sales
FEATURE: Merchandising With ‘Wow’
INSIDE THE CONSUMER MIND: When Hunger or Thirst Strikes
HOW TO: Make CBD Products an In-Store Destination
PACKAGED BEVERAGES: Buzzing With Energy
FOODSERVICE: Two Roads to Success

Convenience Store News July 2019

Convenience Store News July 2019

July 2019

COVER STORY: Mount Convenience: In honor of the 50^th anniversary of Convenience Store News, we spotlight the 50 most influential people in convenience store history.
FEATURE: Top 100: The New Trifecta
HOW TO: Attract the CBD Consumer
INSIDE THE CONSUMER MIND: Getting to Know the C-store Tobacco Buyer
SMALL OPERATOR: Standing Out
STORE SPOTLIGHT: Hungry for Opportunity

Convenience Store News June 2019

Convenience Store News June 2019

JUNE 2019

COVER STORY: Don't Let the Sunny Numbers Fool You: The c-store industry completes another strong year in sales and profit growth, but trouble lurks behind the scenes.
FEATURE: Better for You, Better for Sales
FEATURE: The Human Touch
HOW TO: Tap Into the CBD Market
INSIDE THE CONSUMER MIND: What Fuels You?
STORE SPOTLIGHT: Convenience Curated for Diverse Lifestyles
SMALL OPERATOR: Meatless Munchies

Convenience Store News May 2019

Convenience Store News May 2019

MAY 2019

COVER STORY: Join the Revolution: As more convenience store retailers introduce new food-forward prototype stores, the rest of the industry must join the movement or get left behind.
FEATURE: Turning Around Turnover
SMALL OPERATOR: Store Inspections Should Not Be a Surprise
STORE SPOTLIGHT: An Experiential Testing Ground
INSIDE THE CONSUMER MIND: The Buzz Around Cannabis
FOODSERVICE: Today’s Special: Technology
TOBACCO: Setting a Tobacco Trajectory

Convenience Store News April 2019

Convenience Store News April 2019

April 2019

COVER STORY: A New National Powerhouse: More than doubling its convenience store network in four years, Speedway moves west.
SMALL OPERATOR: Big Ideas Around Loyalty for Small Operators
STORE SPOTLIGHT: Telling One Cohesive Story
FOODSERVICE: The Building Blocks of Convenience Foodservice
TOBACCO: Fighting to Keep Share
HOW TO: Master Category Management for Today & Tomorrow
GETTING TO THE CORE: The Shopping Preferences of Men vs. Women

Convenience Store News March 2019

Convenience Store News March 2019

March 2019

COVER STORY: Saying Yes to Growth: The rapidly expanding Yesway chain is a standout among this year's Top 20 Growth Chains.
CATEGORY CAPTAINS: A Dependable Dozen
FEATURE: The Modern Checkout
GETTING TO THE CORE: Millennials vs. Gen X vs. Baby Boomers
SMALL OPERATOR: From Serving His Country to Serving His Community
TOBACCO: Is Cannabis Edging Closer to the Backbar?

Convenience Store News February 2019

Convenience Store News February 2019

February 2019

COVER STORY: In the Express Lane: Midwest regional chain Family Express is growing its brand its own way.
SPECIAL SECTION: Reexamining Tobacco
FEATURE: Are You Leveraging the Loyalty Gold Mine?
OUT & ABOUT: Focusing on the Customer Experience
SMALL OPERATOR: Your Competitor Is Your Best Teacher
GETTING TO THE CORE: What Do C-store Shoppers Think About Enhanced Convenience?

Convenience Store News January 2019

Convenience Store News January 2019

January 2019

COVER STORY: Things Are Looking Up: The convenience story industry's constituents have a largely positive view on the year ahead.
SMALL OPERATOR: Looking at the Glass Half Empty
FOODSERVICE: What's Hot on C-store Menus?
TECHNOLOGY: On the Move
FEATURE: Planting the Seed
GETTING TO THE CORE: How C-stores Need to Adapt

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