Erin Del Conte is the Editor-in-Chief at CStore Decisions. She is an expert writer on the convenience store industry and a thought leader in retail marketing, focusing on themes such as retail, retail technology, and workforce dynamics. Erin's insights and expertise have been featured in CStore Decisions.
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It’s that time of year again when we celebrate young executive excellence in the convenience store industry. As we reviewed the influx of nominations for this year’s 40 Under 40, […]
In 2026, more retailers are set to build new sites or remodel existing locations as they look to modernize their fleet of stores. One of the biggest trends impacting c-store construction […]
By: Erin Del Conte
At Fremont, Ohio-based FriendShip Kitchen, tech innovation is a top priority. The chain first debuted its mobile app in 2015, “built to make every visit easier and more rewarding,” explained […]
With the fourth generation of the family business now in leadership positions at the chain, Robinson Oil’s Rotten Robbie convenience stores are busy planning for tomorrow. With a refreshed mobile […]
As foodservice takes on a larger role in c-stores, technology advances and the meaning of “convenience” continues to evolve, delivery is emerging as a key offering for many c-store retailers. […]
Ashley White, category manager — other nicotine products, Casey’s, has been a “champion” at the Ankeny, Iowa, c-store brand, working across departments to build collaborative teams to manage the portfolio […]
As competition for employees continues, c-store retailers aren’t waiting around for things to improve. Instead, they’re upgrading their approach to ensure they remain employers of choice. Weigel’s, which operates 89 […]
In 2026, c-store retailers are facing an intensely competitive labor market for front-line employees, making the hiring and retention of top talent increasingly challenging. Amid this heightened competition, operators are […]
Technological advancements are barreling ahead in 2026, with artificial intelligence (AI) impacting the way companies do business across industries. Savvy c-store retailers are paying attention, piloting solutions and asking how […]
By: Erin Del Conte
As customers rein in their spending due to economic pressures, retailers are seeing more cigarette shoppers trading down to fourth-tier brands or shifting to other tobacco segments. Cigarette dollar sales […]
