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Trash Versus Recycle: Which Items Go Where?

By |March 17th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|

You just guzzled down a cold beverage. Now what? Do you toss the plastic bottle in the nearest waste container or do you recycle it? And then what? Do you leave the cap on or remove it? So many questions! But, the answers to them truly does matter when it comes to discarding items. According to ...

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What’s Trash Got To Do With Food? A Lot.

By |March 6th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|

Today's rapidly changing consumer demographics and the growing preference for healthier food options are catapulting change in C-store offerings as well. That's because a strong foodservice presence in C-stores is no longer a nice-to-have feature. It’s a necessary component to the retail mix if one wants to remain competitive. But, it's not only the offer of ...

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Case Study: Circle K Unveils Enhanced Customer Experience at the Pump

By |March 2nd, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|

The Client Circle K is one of the world's most widely recognized convenience store brands, operating a network of more than 10,500 stores in 27 countries.1 The company is known for its upscale in-store environment, which features standard convenience store fare alongside more unique items including prepared meals and local farmers market produce. Circle K is ...

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Top 10 “Enemies” of Outdoor Waste Containers

By |February 28th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|

1 - THE SUN Most everyone loves sunshine. It elevates the mood, bronzes the skin and greens up the grass. While humans and other living things benefit from sunlight, those same rays can break down certain plastics used outdoors. That's because sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which according to the United States Plastics Corp., "causes a ...

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Millennials and The Changing Face of Hotels

By |February 7th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|

Hotels are also reinventing themselves to be in better alignment with Millennials and what they are looking for in overnight accommodations. Major brands like Hilton, Radisson and Best Western have each launched new hotel franchises designed with Millennials in mind. And for good reason. Millennials now outnumber Baby Boomers in the workforce. They have more influence ...

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Recycling 101: How to Recycle Common Materials Safely and Efficiently

By |February 4th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|

Well-known brands like Starbucks, Nestle and the Milwaukee Brewers with SC Johnson are making moves to escalate their recycling efforts and reduce their carbon footprints. Likewise, today's consumers are paying more attention to the materials they're tossing in the garbage versus placing in a recycling bin. While most consumers may know that recycling is an important ...

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C-Stores Are Just the Right Fit for Millennials

By |January 28th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|

Why? A big reason is Millennials. Global market researcher Nielsen, Chicago, is predicting that over the next five years, convenience stores will grow at a faster rate than any other brick-and-mortar retail option. Key to that growth is the group known as Millennials, those who in 2020 are ages 23-38. According to Pew Research Center, because ...

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Think Outside for Better Results

By |January 27th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|

The most successful retail centers, c-stores, fuel stations, hotels, and medical facilities apply that same care and attention to the areas immediately outside their front doors, where good first impressions put consumers in a "buying" state of mind. They know that conditions outside can drive consumer decisions on how much business they'll do inside. That's why ...

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4 Things to Consider When Choosing a Waste Container

By |January 22nd, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|

This can be a common item to overlook. But the right trash container can have a big impact on your brand impression - and your bottom line. Here are four things you should consider before you buy a waste receptacle. Usage It's difficult to decide on the best trash container for your space if you don't ...

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Case-Study: Red Roof Gets an Exterior Upgrade with a Boost of Color

By |January 21st, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|

The Client Red Roof® has more than 580 hotel properties in the U.S., Brazil and Japan, ranging from economy to midscale. Recently the company acquired several additional properties to expand its portfolio, and currently owns four brands: Red Roof Inn®, Red Roof PLUS+®, HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof and The Red Collection®. Red Roof aims to ...

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