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More Than Half of Convenience Retailers See Their Grocery Sales Rise Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Operators are adding more cleaning/toiletry items, emphasizing ready-to-heat meals, and showcasing multipack/bulk items.

Reap the Rewards of a Well-Planned Queue

This new infographic explains how C-Stores can reduce bottlenecks, boost sales, and increase customer satisfaction by improving traffic flow and creating an optimized checkout queue that leverages impulse merchandising to create a more enjoyable store experience.

Multiple Wholesalers Join Forces to Create National Convenience Distributors LLC

Palm Beach Capital brings together Allen Brothers Wholesale Distributors, J. Polep Distribution Services and Harold Levinson Associates.

Social Distancing Floor Graphics

CStore Promo makes six print-ready PDF files available for no charge.

Casey's Withdraws Financial Guidance Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Impact

All of the retailer's 2,000-plus stores remain open, with some adjustments to inventory and hours of operation.

Guardiant Countertop Shield

The setup allows for the safe exchange of product, food or payment through an acrylic protective barrier.

Convenience Channel Partners Rise to Meet Challenges of COVID-19 Crisis

DRB Systems, Liquid Barcodes, PDI together with Vroom Delivery, and Steritech are among the companies launching new initiatives.

GoPuff Expands as Demand for Essential Items Increases During Virus Outbreak

The digital convenience operator is piloting six new market and expanded delivery zones.

Exclusive Research Shows Coronavirus Pandemic Is Driving Grocery Shoppers to Convenience Stores

A study by Convenience Store News’ parent company identifies shopper behavior impacts.

7-Eleven Waives Delivery Fees Through April 30

Customers also have the option for contactless delivery, whereby the driver will leave the order at the door.

CBD Living Hand Sanitizer

The product combines organic U.S.-grown hemp and ethyl alcohol.

Kwik Trip Offering Free Delivery to Help Customers Practice Social Distancing

Customers will not have to pay the delivery fee on orders of more than $8 purchased through its pact with EatStreet.

Six Key Consumer Behavior Thresholds Emerge Around Coronavirus

The world is largely past the first stage of proactive health-minded buying that drove only minor changes to sales patterns.

The point of sale in a convenience store

How the Coronavirus Is Beginning to Impact the C-store Industry

Gas prices fall and consumers begin stocking up on basic items.