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Industry leaders look to CSP to guide c-stores toward a dynamic future. The rapid changes and expectations that have transpired in the c-store industry would have been hard to imagine just a few years ago. Our channel’s success today is less about convenience and more about experience and impulse. This means stores must embrace better traffic flow, showcase key destinations and engage the consumer

in a way that makes them want to return. CSP is no different than the industry we cover. We must meet the challenges and reading habits of our shopper—the reader—of today and tomorrow. We listen to and direct this new generation of readership with stories that are more engaging, entertaining and appealing—both visually and editorially. We pride ourselves in being the best, which has led us to change our fundamental behaviors to shape the evolving world around us. CSP’s foundation as the leader in the convenience store industry still rests on reaching the largest and highest-quality subscribers. Add in our award-winning editorial team and you have superior coverage and readership strength that no other competitor can match. To subscribe to our newsletters, click this link: http://www.cspnet.com/general/newsletters/subscribe

Seven & i Plans to Open 500 7-Eleven Stores in the U.S. and Canada Read more ⬇️
12/18/2024

Seven & i Plans to Open 500 7-Eleven Stores in the U.S. and Canada Read more ⬇️

Amid closures and takeover efforts, new growth is part of strategy to reach 100,000 convenience stores globally by 2030, report says

7-Eleven Returns to Arizona, Rutter’s Enters Virginia and Love’s Marks 650th Store Read more ⬇️
12/17/2024

7-Eleven Returns to Arizona, Rutter’s Enters Virginia and Love’s Marks 650th Store Read more ⬇️

3 notable convenience-store and travel stop milestones from the past quarter

Lisa Mullings to Depart NATSO at the End of the Year Read more ⬇️
12/17/2024

Lisa Mullings to Depart NATSO at the End of the Year Read more ⬇️

Truck stop, travel center association will appoint interim CEO

Mars to Acquire Kellanova, Freeze-Dried Candy Sales Grow and More in 2024’s Top Center Store Stories Read more ⬇️
12/17/2024

Mars to Acquire Kellanova, Freeze-Dried Candy Sales Grow and More in 2024’s Top Center Store Stories Read more ⬇️

Convenience-store category also sees growth in nonchocolate, consumers pinched by inflation in the past year

2024 Was a Big Year for Loyalty Upgrades Read more ⬇️
12/17/2024

2024 Was a Big Year for Loyalty Upgrades Read more ⬇️

Check out the convenience-store chains that launched, revamped rewards offerings this year

QuikTrip Opens Its Second Temple, Texas, Convenience Store Read more ⬇️
12/17/2024

QuikTrip Opens Its Second Temple, Texas, Convenience Store Read more ⬇️

New travel center is located along I-35 and Hart Road

ChargePoint Builds 6 EV Charging Corridors in Colorado Read more ⬇️
12/17/2024

ChargePoint Builds 6 EV Charging Corridors in Colorado Read more ⬇️

Locations include convenience stores such as K*m & Go and 7-Eleven

Podcast: EG America’s New CFO Talks Goals, Female Leadership, Mentorship Read more ⬇️
12/17/2024

Podcast: EG America’s New CFO Talks Goals, Female Leadership, Mentorship Read more ⬇️

Lisa N'Chonon was promoted in June after holding the interim role

Parkland Names Marcel Teunissen as President of North America Read more ⬇️
12/17/2024

Parkland Names Marcel Teunissen as President of North America Read more ⬇️

Leadership announcement caps off transformative year for convenience, fuel retailer

View cutting-edge tech and newly released products from over 90 suppliers in one place! The product gallery at Convenien...
12/17/2024

View cutting-edge tech and newly released products from over 90 suppliers in one place! The product gallery at Convenience Retail University, has something for every category manager. From packaged beverages to fuels and EV, browse through the many booths and connect with your direct suppliers. It’s the ONLY conference dedicated to convenience category managers, so don’t miss it!

Register for this coming February in Nashville here - https://cvent.me/e559vV?rt=h5IaaEGoh0O3P2AmeWJNXw&utm_source=social&utm_campaign=CRU25&utm_medium=Facebook&RefId=CRU25-OSF

Long-Lasting Lassus Read more ⬇️
12/17/2024

Long-Lasting Lassus Read more ⬇️

As large Indiana independent convenience-store retailer celebrates 100 years, family brand name takes center stage

Zyn Maker Will Pay $1.2 Million to Resolve Investigation Into Violations of Washington, D.C., Flavored To***co Ban Read ...
12/16/2024

Zyn Maker Will Pay $1.2 Million to Resolve Investigation Into Violations of Washington, D.C., Flavored To***co Ban Read more ⬇️

Settlement requires Swedish Match North America to send annual compliance reminders to District of Columbia distributors and retailers

Stewart’s Shops Acquires Jolley Stores Read more ⬇️
12/16/2024

Stewart’s Shops Acquires Jolley Stores Read more ⬇️

Transaction includes S.B. Collins wholesale and Clarence Brown fuel oil businesses

Krispy Krunchy Chicken Names Jim Zielke as New CFO Read more ⬇️
12/16/2024

Krispy Krunchy Chicken Names Jim Zielke as New CFO Read more ⬇️

Executive ‘brings a wealth of experience, talent and insight to keep our growth momentum thriving,’ CEO says

W. Capra Debuts Service Focused on M&A for C-Stores, Downstream Energy Retailing Read more ⬇️
12/16/2024

W. Capra Debuts Service Focused on M&A for C-Stores, Downstream Energy Retailing Read more ⬇️

Lisa Biggs leads new offering providing ‘deeper dive’ into merger-and-acquisition deal planning, evaluation, due diligence, cutover and

Steal This Foodservice Idea: Open an Italian Restaurant in Your C-Store Read more ⬇️
12/16/2024

Steal This Foodservice Idea: Open an Italian Restaurant in Your C-Store Read more ⬇️

Pizza, freshly made sandwiches and more at Nouria Energy’s Amato’s

EVgo to Build 7,500 EV Chargers With DOE Loan Read more ⬇️
12/16/2024

EVgo to Build 7,500 EV Chargers With DOE Loan Read more ⬇️

Company aims to operate 10,000 fast charging stalls and triple its network by 2029

Take Five: C-Store Women Q&A With Polly Flinn Read more ⬇️
12/16/2024

Take Five: C-Store Women Q&A With Polly Flinn Read more ⬇️

The COO of Cyclum offers her take on the future of travel centers

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At Your Convenience: Love’s Travel Stops, Global Partners Talk Women’s Leadership at CSW
At Your Convenience: Love’s Travel Stops, Global Partners Talk Women’s Leadership at CSW

In this episode of “At Your Convenience,” CSP Senior Editor Hannah Hammond talks to Jillian Fusco, human resources business partner at Global Partners, and Ashley Gockstetter, vice president, customer experience at Love’s Travel Stops, at the C-Store Women’s Event, held in November in Charleston. The three talk about their learnings from the CSW power teams, which were groups of CSW attendees who worked throughout 2024 to solve a problem that women in leadership face. Fusco and Gockstetter shared how their companies invest in leadership development and how they’ve taken CSW learnings back to their convenience-store chains. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

At Your Convenience: What Makes a Seasonal Classic in Foodservice?
At Your Convenience: What Makes a Seasonal Classic in Foodservice?

In this episode of “At Your Convenience,” CSP Editor Chuck Ulie talks with Rachel Toner, founder and technical director of Taste Strategy, Chalfont, Pennsylvania. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

At Your Convenience: Challenges, Trends for Packaged Beverages at Convenience Stores Part 2
At Your Convenience: Challenges, Trends for Packaged Beverages at Convenience Stores Part 2

In this episode of “At Your Convenience,” CSP Editor Chuck Ulie talks with Ken Rash of Stinker Stores, Scott Johnson of Enliven. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

At Your Convenience: Challenges, Trends for Packaged Beverages at Convenience Stores
At Your Convenience: Challenges, Trends for Packaged Beverages at Convenience Stores

In this episode of “At Your Convenience,” CSP Editor Chuck Ulie talks with Ken Rash, senior category manager of packaged beverages at Stinker Stores, and Scott Johnson, executive vice president at beverage partnership consulting firm Enliven and former senior vice president of Keurig Dr Pepper. Topics include challenges and trends for convenience stores in the world of packaged beverages. The two also talk about the stiffest competition that c-stores face today in this category—and more. “At Your Convenience” brings industry experts and analysts together with CSP editors to discuss the latest in c-store news and trends. From mergers and acquisitions to foodservice and technology, the podcast delivers the story straight to listeners in short-format episodes, perfect for the morning commute or a quick break at the office. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

At Your Convenience: 3 Insights From the Editors at CSP's Convenience-Store Women’s Event
At Your Convenience: 3 Insights From the Editors at CSP's Convenience-Store Women’s Event

In this episode of “At Your Convenience,” CSP Senior Editor Hannah Hammond and CSP Editors Diane Adam and Rachel Gignac have a conversation about their highlights from the Convenience-Store Women’s Event. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Can’t believe NACS was a month ago! The NACS Show floor had a variety of technology solutions, including digital price signs, food ordering at the pump and more. #nacsshow #cspdailynews #convenience

At Your Convenience: Interest in Better-for-You Products Is Increasing
At Your Convenience: Interest in Better-for-You Products Is Increasing

CSP Editor Diane Adam talks with Brad Helmer, executive vice president of business and corporate brand development for specialty and fresh product distributor KeHE Distributors, Naperville, Illinois. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

At Your Convenience: How Convenience-Store Retailers Can Leverage Mobile Gaming Part 2
At Your Convenience: How Convenience-Store Retailers Can Leverage Mobile Gaming Part 2

In this episode of “At Your Convenience,” in partnership with C-StoreTEC, Mike Templeton, vice president of digital strategy at NexChapter, talks to convenience leaders about opportunities for c-stores in the mobile gaming space. Listen & subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

The CSP editors did a lot of sampling on the NACS Show floor. Here are some of the foodservice offerings we tasted! #nacsshow #cspdailynews #convenience

At Your Convenience: How Convenience-Store Retailers Can Leverage Mobile Gaming
At Your Convenience: How Convenience-Store Retailers Can Leverage Mobile Gaming

In this episode of “At Your Convenience,” in partnership with C-StoreTEC, Mike Templeton, vice president of digital strategy at NexChapter, talks to convenience leaders about opportunities for c-stores in the mobile gaming space. Listen & subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

At Your Convenience: Focus on Being Great in 1 or 2 Areas, Says Kyle Drenon of Supper Co.
At Your Convenience: Focus on Being Great in 1 or 2 Areas, Says Kyle Drenon of Supper Co.

In this episode of “At Your Convenience,” CSP Editor Chuck Ulie talks with Kyle Drenon, co-owner of the Springfield, Missouri-based ad agency Supper Co. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

CSP Unwrapped: SHAQ-A-LICIOUS XL Gummies
CSP Unwrapped: SHAQ-A-LICIOUS XL Gummies

Shaquille O’Neal has achieved greatness in many fields—NBA Champion, Hall of Famer, Emmy Award winner—and now he’s bringing that same excellence to the candy world. 🍬 Introducing SHAQ-A-LICIOUS XL Gummies, where bold flavors meet oversized fun!

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You know CSP as the leading convenience and petroleum retailing publication for the past 11 years. Industry leaders look to CSP to guide c-stores toward a dynamic future. And it’s a responsibility we don’t take lightly. The rapid changes and expectations that have transpired in the c-store industry would have been hard to imagine just a few years ago. Our channel’s success today is less about convenience and more about experience and impulse. This means stores must embrace better traffic flow, showcase key destinations and engage the consumer in a way that makes them want to return. CSP is no different than the industry we cover. We must meet the challenges and reading habits of our shopper—the reader—of today and tomorrow. We listen to and direct this new generation of readership with stories that are more engaging, entertaining and appealing—both visually and editorially. We pride ourselves in being the best, which has led us to change our fundamental behaviors to shape the evolving world around us. CSP’s foundation as the leader in the convenience store industry still rests on reaching the largest and highest-quality subscribers. Add in our award-winning editorial team and you have superior coverage and readership strength that no other competitor can match. To subscribe to our newsletters, click this link.