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Evaluating Performance in 2015

Are you optimistic about the success of your store in 2015? A recent article from Convenience Store News (“C-Store Retailers Optimistic About 2015”) mentions that 86% of convenience store operators who responded to a survey anticipate an increase in average sales compared to 2014. However, the article also inserts a cautionary note by reminding convenience store operators that they […]

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February is Hot Breakfast Month

When National Hot Breakfast Month kicks off on February 1st, will your convenience store be ready to serve the hungry public’s needs? If not, you’re letting a profitable day-part slip away. Across the nation, Americans are already spending more than $104 million dollars on breakfast sandwiches and deli items alone. In-store baked goods, microwave meals, yogurt, breakfast bars […]

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Blurred Lines

Store Standards: A Welcome Choice A CSP.net article from earlier this year discusses the increasingly blurry lines between different eating venues, with restaurants offering express options and convenience stores expanding on food service, including offering prepared foods and serving stations. It’s important to realize that while location and on-the-go options are of course hugely important qualities for […]

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Improving Time Management

As a small business owner, time is a commodity. A small business owner is an accountant, salesperson, inventory specialist, market analyst, cashier, employee conflict resolution artist… the list goes on. As you juggle each important aspect of your store, remember that improving time management skills can help your store run at top efficiency levels day-in […]

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Now Open! Street Corner in ROCKAWAY, NJ

Come visit our new store at the Rockaway Townsquare Mall. Street Corner – everything from cough drops to aspirin to bags of chips – all the things needed to sustain shoppers on an outing, or help mall workers get through their shifts. […]

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Witches and Ghosts and Goblins – Oh My!

Make Your Store Memorable This Halloween Halloween can be a lot of fun for customers and business owners alike. Creating a special holiday atmosphere is a key to bringing in customers and standing out among the competition. Offering customers an interactive experience and involving the community in creative Halloween celebrations will make your store memorable. Here are […]

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Keep your store looking uncluttered

Five Tips How to keep your store looking uncluttered The appearance of your store is critical to attracting customers and also giving them a positive experience when they’re shopping with you. One of the possible problems your store might have is excessive clutter. Clutter can make it more difficult for customers to find the products […]

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Five Do’s and Don’ts of Suggestive Selling

When done properly, suggestive selling enhances the experience of the customer and causes them to feel a more personal connection to your store. It’s also a great way to increase profits! Here are five ways to maximize the potential of a customer’s shopping experience: 1. Make positivity a priority. From the moment a customer enters your […]

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