C-stores know Bubba well, that infamous blue-collar male in his 30s. However, two new studies are providing fresh insight into the mind of the elusive female convenience store shopper. So, let’s take a minute to meet Betty. The new stats: TrendSource’s 2018 Convenience Store Industry Report says 55% of women visit c-stores at least once […]
As we discussed in part one, adding sustainable practices to your store remodel is a win-win-win, because it benefits you, your customers and the environment. One of the benefits to your organization is a way to cut costs as you save on your energy bills and reduce waste. Sustainable = Operational Efficiency Remodels present a […]
Adding sustainable practices to your store remodel is a win-win opportunity. Make that a win-win-win, because it benefits you, your customers and the environment. A trend that we’ve noticed in the retail industry is the move towards “better for you” products. That thinking extends to the retail store space itself. Consumers – especially millennials – […]
Store remodels are more popular than ever. According to a CSP Outlook Survey, 72% of retailers are interested in remodeling and refreshing their stores this year. But let’s face it: There’s a lot at stake when it comes to managing a store remodel or category reimaging. Not only do you need to watch all of […]
Wouldn’t you love to go inside the minds of those elusive millennial shoppers and find out what they think of your store? We sure did. That’s why, when we found this recent University of Florida study, we were all over it! Although definitions vary slightly, millennials are the large generation born between 1982 and 1996. […]
Remodeling projects stimulate sales and deliver great ROI. They create an exciting new take on your brand that improves the store experience. So dream big! You don’t have to go over budget to reach your goals either. Here are some tips to help you smooth the process and keep costs down. Get everyone’s input before […]
Does your brand come to life in store? If you want to wow the customer, it’s critical to think about marketing and merchandise together. Your brand should be consistently represented across each category or zone. While category reimaging is a good thing, you’ll want to ensure it doesn’t overwhelm the rest of the store and […]
Many c-stores are making store reimaging and remodeling part of their growth strategy. There’s a strong temptation to dive right in. (The sooner you start, the sooner you’ll be able to reap the rewards, right?) But if you haven’t done some essential planning up front, you may not get the ROI you’re looking for. Here […]
Consumers are in love with off-price retailers. Outlet malls attract value-oriented shoppers of all ages – especially millennials and, also, surprisingly, men. That demographic variety is just one of the reasons why this brick and mortar retail segment continues to be strong, year over year. But are you making the most of this marketing opportunity […]
Pantone, the worldwide provider of color systems, has chosen ultra violet as its color of the year for 2018. It’s a vivid highlighter shade that Pantone calls “spiritual” and “cosmic,” and hopes it will push “the boundaries of what inspires us.” Technically speaking, ultra violet is not really a color since it lives outside the […]