Dear Valued Partner, During this time, we are committed to a cautious approach to running operations that is based on the latest advice from the CDC and government health departments. While there are many uncertainties, we do know it will impact how we conduct business for the next several weeks and possibly longer. The safety of ...
The overall look and feel of an establishment, down to the smallest details, can create a sense of consistency for a brand and ultimately translates to customer trust. An effectively executed image helps customers detect a business’s values from the moment they enter a store. Carefully branded aesthetics help a space reflect those values. Both interior ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
