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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 ...

If you're ready to refurnish but feeling a bit overwhelmed about where to start, take a look at our alphabet-inspired site refurnishing checklist for some key basics to consider first. Site Refurnishing Checklist Assess lighting – Lighting can be easily overlooked during a site refurbishment, but this is an ideal time to evaluate it. Maximize natural ...

Have I engaged my employees and janitorial staff? Your employees can be one of the biggest drivers for your program’s success – if you educate and engage with them properly. Prepare employees to participate in your program with a training session and resource materials, and clearly communicate your goals. This is especially critical for your custodial/janitorial ...

Busy holiday foot traffic can be great for business, but dealing with the increased trash volume – while keeping your facility looking great – can be a challenge. Check out these 5 tips to manage the clutter as you prepare for upcoming holiday seasons, and the waste that will inevitably come along with it. Revise your ...