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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A recent study found that for every $1 companies invested to reduce food waste, they saved $14 in operating costs1. And paper waste is particularly costly: up to 3% of a company's revenue is spent on paper, printing, filing and information storage2. Making your trash greener, and saving money while doing it, is easier than you ...

The Client Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world, with more than 5,300 locally owned and operated stores in 70 countries.1 Owners are entrepreneurs in their communities, with stores that come in all shapes and sizes. Ace aims to make the most of its unique hometown appeal by providing more personalized, neighborly ...

Holiday spending is great for business but dealing with the increased waste that comes along with it can be a difficult job during an already busy season. We've got 5 tips to help you manage the clutter as you prepare for a successful holiday season. Update your trash schedule You probably have a regular schedule for ...

Our infographic below highlights some key insights from the report. You can get more details by reading CSN's full report, Industry Report 2019: Don't Let the Sunny Numbers Fool You (available for free download when you provide your email address). Has your gas station or convenience store experienced any of these trends in the last year? ...

The annual National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show is one of the industry's premiere events, attracting nearly 24,000 attendees from around the world. Commercial Zone has attended the event for more than 20 years, and we were honored to participate again as an exhibitor at this year's show in Atlanta Oct. 1-4. The event offers ...

Convenience Store News recently published an interesting feature on healthy food and beverage trends at gas stations and convenience stores. You can check out some key insights from the report in our infographic below. For more details, see the full report here. Merchandising healthy foods As you think about these trends, consider how you merchandise these ...