Small Operator

Special Report: The State of the Small Operator

Under increasing pressure, the convenience store industry’s single-store owners and small chains are responding to adversity with creativity and innovation.

Choice Market Opens Third Location, Unveils New Features

The site is the first to feature gas pumps and electric superchargers.

Small C-Store Operators Study Highlights

View On Demand! What are the critical challenges facing single- to 20-store chain operators today? How does the financial performance of small convenience chain operators compare with that of larger chains?

Infamous Louisiana Truck Stop Ceases Display of Exotic Animals

Tiger Truck Stop's new owners removed the cages and plan to transform the business with new practices.

Gov. Wolf Offers Assistance to Pennsylvania Food Retailers

C-stores and other eligible businesses have access to $10 million in grants through the Fresh Food Financing Initiative COVID-19 Relief Fund.

Pushing Toward the Light

Get ready to serve the new lifestyle that emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Skupos Aims to Empower Independent Retailers Through New Partnership

Its point-of-sale solutions integrated with Fiserv's Clover platform will enable operators to increase revenue and streamline operations.

Core-Mark Partners With NRS to Drive Sales for Small Operators

The NRS point-of-sale platform is integrated with a loyalty program and digital advertising screens, as well as other features.

PHOTO GALLERY: Platte Street Mercantile Blends Nostalgia With Modern Convenience

The cashless c-store aims to prove that self-service doesn’t detract from hospitality.

Calloway Oil Welcomes Fourth Generation of Family Leadership

Trenton and Julia Langston are named vice presidents of the fuel company and E-Z Stop Food Mart operator.

Inside the Consumer Mind: A Loyal Bunch

Three-quarters of convenience store shoppers patronize the same store every time.

Tiger Fuel Acquires Solar Energy Company

Altenergy has been powering two of the retailer's gourmet-to-go convenience stores.

TravelCenters of America Celebrates New Franchise Locations

Three sites in South Dakota, Texas and Florida will bring the retailer's total network count to 269.

StrasGlobal Rolls Out Online Ordering & Curbside Delivery Platform

OrderEveryday.com offers beverages, snacks, tobacco and essential grocery items.