Capitol Distributing is excited to announce our 2025 location! This will be a Trade Show you will not want to miss, not to mention we will be bringing it Margaritaville Style! Make sure you block your calendar – we’ll be updating details soon. Host Hotel –...
Are your customers looking for loyalty? In the article ‘the Path to Greater Share of Wallet Lies in Digital Loyalty,’ Angela Hanson of CSNews.com writes about the importance of a high-quality loyalty program. Seventy-three percent of customers are likely to switch...
Our Retail Consultants have seen their share of busy holiday weekends. Memorial Day weekend is the kickoff to the busy summer season. Now is the time to start stocking up to ensure your store is ready for this big weekend and the months following. Below are some...
Your customers are online, are YOU? Meet your customer where they are – in this case, virtually. Especially in the era of Covid, people are searching for destinations online ahead of time. Use your web presence to let them know what products you carry (food service,...
Private label vs. the national brands Sales of private label offerings are expected to grow this year. In the article ‘Private Label Offerings Predicted to Grow This Year,’ NACS writes: Although private label accounts for only 4% of grocery e-commerce sales, that...
Our Retail Consultants weigh in on their summer essentials Warmer weather means camping, hiking, rafting, picnics, road trips, and tons of other summer activities. Convenience stores need to be ready for a variety of patrons coming through their stores. Below are some...
Idaho Powerball’s Future In March, Idaho lawmakers shut down a proposed bill that would have allowed the Powerball to continue in Idaho. Powerball’s expansion to operate in the United Kingdom and Australia conflicts with an existing Idaho state law. As it stands, the...
More than half of c-store retailers are expecting pre-pandemic trip levels According to a NACS Retailer Member Pulse Survey, 52 percent of retailers anticipate a rise in customer this summer. 28 percent expect travel to remain lower than usual until...
The Why Behind Convenience Stores In the NACS article ‘The Why Behind Convenience Stores,’ Chris Blasinsky explores the origins and evolution of the convenience store. With the fast pace of change in our industry, it is important to remember the purpose of a...