Operations

7-Eleven tests cashierless store in the U.S.
7-Eleven Inc. is debuting a cashierless store at its corporate headquarters in Irving.
Is your c-store ready for delivery?
Amazon redefined the delivery game by changing consumers’ expectations for the convenience, speed and method by which they could receive products.“We expect everything from cupcakes to kayaks delivered as fast and conveniently as pizza,” said Marc Gorlin, founder and CEO of Roadie, the “on-the way delivery service” that aims to connect people and businesses that have items to be delivered with drivers already heading in the right direction.

Retail resolutions

As c-store operators it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day of running your business.
Cannabis at work

An operator’s guide to developing policies for employees and customers With the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada in October 2018 (and, more recently, edibles), many businesses, including convenience retailers, are now faced with the challenge of managing the effects of the legislation on their workplace while also protecting their rights as employers.
Sweet strategies to drive seasonal candy sales

The holiday season is in full swing and these seasonal insights can help convenience store retailers increase product sales.
A beam that beacons: LED leads the way

High-quality, efficient lighting of pumps, car washes, parking lots, perimeters, signage and interiors is a vital component of business today and key to improving customer satisfaction and safety.
Path to Purchase keynote to explore customer experience

Embracing data and technology is important in today’s digital world, but what remains most important in marketing is delivering a personal experience and a touch of humanity.
Alcona Esso Gas and Variety meets the needs of commuters and the community

Commuters making the daily trek to Toronto from communities as far away as Barrie, 113 km north of Canada’s largest city, can count on two things when they pull in to Alcona Esso Gas and Variety: a steaming cup of coffee and a beaming smile. Alcona Esso is located about 103 km north of Toronto in Innisfil, a commuter town, and during peak drive times the store is a hub of activity.
Get social! Savvy convenience retailers create vibrant online communities

We’ve seen remarkable change in our lifetimes, but what we’re experiencing now is different.
Square brings new checkout device to Canada

Canadian checkout counters could soon look quite different as a Silicon Valley giant looks to shake up the retail payment space - dominated by the ubiquitous grey terminal - with a new option introduced Thursday.