Sponsored by Sprockets High turnover is a common challenge in the convenience store industry. Many establishments struggle to retain qualified and experienced staff. The NACS State of the Industry Compensation Report found that The full-time employee turnover rate was 119%, and the part-time employee turnover rate was 182% in 2021. Fast-food chains face similar issues…
On-demand labeling provides unmatched convenience for retailers
By Dan Lydigsen, Director, Retail & Hospitality Sales For competitive retailers, digital tools like POS, ERP, and EDI software systems are integral for automation, real-time visibility, and an improved customer experience. However, the technology needed to execute these systems—like labeling and printing tools—are just as necessary when it comes to improving ROI and operational efficiency.…
Alaskan Food Bank Takes Control of Refrigeration Upgrade
Donated E3 supervisory control drives uptime, refrigeration reliability and food security for state of Alaska By Copeland Founded in 1979, the Food Bank of Alaska in Anchorage ships donations statewide to 150 partner food pantries, soup kitchens, senior centers and children’s programs — with a goal of feeding their hungry neighbors. For many years, it…
Revolutionizing the Hiring Process and Reducing Turnover in Convenience Stores
Sponsored by Sprockets The convenience store industry faces numerous challenges in hiring and retaining quality employees, especially when dealing with an uncertain economy and rising inflation. These hurdles have intensified the impact on the bottom line for many retailers. One of the significant issues faced by convenience stores is the cost to hire. According to…
On-demand labeling delivers more than convenience
By Dan Lydigsen, Director, Retail & Hospitality Sales For competitive retailers, digital tools like POS, ERP, and EDI software systems are integral for automation, real-time visibility, and an improved customer experience. However, the technology needed to execute these systems—like labeling and printing tools—are just as necessary when it comes to improving ROI and operational efficiency.…
Preparing for A2L Refrigerants in Commercial Refrigeration
By Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions Within the commercial refrigeration industry, A2L refrigerants have long been recognized as potentially viable alternatives to high-global warming potential (GWP) hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants. With GWP ratings below 300 — and in certain instances below 150 — some A2L refrigerants are among the lowest-GWP alternatives available today. A2Ls are composed…
How C-Stores Can Fight Inflation and Earn More with Higher Interest Rates
Sponsored by Loomis The U.S. inflation rate hit 8.2 percent year-over-year in September 2022, and price increases have remained at heights unseen for decades. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve has already increased interest rates six times in 2022, with the last increase in early November raising interest rates by another three-quarters of a percentage point. What…
Upscaling security for self-service shopping
Axis and 2N technology lock-in seamless customer experience Aisle 24™ protects patrons, property and the bottom line at its 24-hour, cashierless convenience stores with Axis cameras, mini speakers, and 2N intercoms. Self-serve grocery shopping for today’s lifestyle Aisle 24™ is the next generation of 24-hour convenience stores popping up across Canada. The concept behind these…
Are You Providing Your Store Managers the Support They Need?
With the big investments made into c-store technology, it is important to ask: Does your operations system help your c-store manager support the customer experience? Too often, the store manager is given more responsibility without adequate system support for the daily operations. Store managers face challenging responsibilities and unprecedented staffing shortages. C-Store operations support systems…
10 Dos and Don’ts of Effective Checkout Queue Merchandising
Merchandising in your checkout queue has the dual potential to increase your profit per square foot AND to keep your customers occupied while they wait, thereby reducing their perceived wait times. These two big wins are only possible with an impulse merchandising strategy that is well-devised. For our part, Lavi Industries has worked with some…