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The holiday season is the busiest stretch of the year for most small businesses. Lines are longer, seasonal staff are still learning the ropes, and everyone behind the counter is focused on keeping things moving.

The average convenience store customer spends under 4 minutes in the store. It is important for store owners to know the average customer and pay attention to key trends so they can optimize their store . . .

April 6, 2023

Since convenience store packaged beverage sales grew by over 12% in 2022, it is important for store owners to keep up with key trends for 2023 to continue sales growth this year. A recent Convenience . . .

March 30, 2023

Convenience stores are known to be quick stops for fuel and a snack. Post-pandemic, more consumers are focused on their health than ever before. With this trend, convenience stores must adjust their inventory to include . . .

March 24, 2023

Convenience store coffee sales took a hit during the pandemic but have been back on the rise since 2021. Coffee cravers are back to fueling up with their daily caffeine dose at c-stores. With more . . .

March 21, 2023

Accepting EBT at your store has many benefits for your business. A recent Supermarket News article  cited “SNAP households represent 24% of U.S. consumer goods spend.” Opening your doors to this new market can increase . . .

March 17, 2023

The requirements to accept EBT payments in your store can be confusing for owners. Seeing if you qualify to be a SNAP retailer, the application process, and even the reauthorization process for existing retailers can . . .

March 14, 2023

Learn how to accept EBT payments at your restaurant. SNAP recipients can use their EBT cards to purchase hot/prepared meals from restaurants with the Restaurant Meals Program through Food and Nutrition Services (FNS). This program . . .

March 10, 2023

Restroom cleanliness, layout, and overall design have a bigger impact on c-store and grocer customers than you may realize. An unclean restroom can lead to increased customer complaints, less return customers, decreased in-store purchases and . . .

February 24, 2023

Bakery items can often get lost in convenience stores, grocery stores, and bodegas. This could lead to food loss due to not selling your fresh baked bread, bagels, and more as well as lost sales. . . .

February 21, 2023

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Walk behind the counter of almost any independent c-store, bodega, or small grocer and you will likely find the same setup: a dial-up EBT box wedged next to a separate . . .
Running a bodega, a corner grocery, a liquor store, or a smoke shop means wearing a dozen hats at once. You're the cashier, the inventory manager, and the compliance officer, . . .
Farmers markets do not come with a fixed checkout counter, a wired terminal, or a reliable outlet nearby. Vendors set up under a tent, break down at the end of . . .

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