C-Store Control

C-Store control addresses shrink and age verification compliance. Obviously, these two issues are essential control items to avoid unacceptable risk of loss, licenses and costs. In order to create simple yet effective services, analytics and AI technology process all POS activity. The results pinpoint out the Who, What, When, and Where when money is missing.

Further, the evolving regulations and compliance for under-age sales are difficult to address. Obviously, the purpose of c-store control is to find risky behaviors that increase the risk of underage selling. As such, the comparisons create a baseline for age-base selling. The tool identifies stores and cashiers that need attention. The identification shows short-cuts and fake entries. As a result, documentation is available for regulatory review.

What is C-Store Performance Software and How is it Different from Back Office Software?

What is C-Store Performance Service and How is it Different from Back Office Software?

C-Store Control | C-Store Growth
June 30, 2017 — 

Occasionally when we speak with C-Store management teams about C-Store Analytics and their first response is “We already have a back office system.” Back back office systems are so important to c-store operations. However, they are focused on the pricing, inventory and profits. Of course, back office systems are important. Most C-Store operators should should …

image of Corporate is Watching C-Store Accountability

Corporate is Watching C-Store Accountability

C-Store Control | Managing C-Store Change & Accountability
June 13, 2017 — 

Yep. It works. Best intentions are good, but inspections are better.  How many times in our training do we hear this question about whether corporate is watching c-store accountability. The answer ‘yes’ carries a certain gravity. No one wants to disappoint or fail. There are lots of reasons why we slip up. We want to do a …

3 Steps You Can Take in Your Stores to Improve your Monthly P&L Statement

3 Steps You Can Take in Your Stores to Improve your Monthly P&L Statement

C-Store Control
November 30, 2016 — 

If you were to hand one of your Store Managers your P&L Statement, they may be able to tell you if it is a good or bad. For example, if beer sales are down in their store on the P&L, their answer may  be, “I need to sell more beer next month.” Of course, there are …

image depicting a woman who understands Why Grades Matter for C-Store Performance

Why Grades Matter for C-Store Performance

C-Store Control | C-Store Growth | C-Store Operations Best Practices
September 28, 2016 — 

Why grades matter for c-store performance. Just like school grades, assessment provides understanding and drives learning. Many innovative tools use simple grades to turn complex data into understanding, motivation and action. Many argue as to the validity of a single score showing anything meaningful. Others, however, believe it is one of the most effective ways …

Do numbers really matter when managing store performance?

Do numbers really matter when managing store performance?

C-Store Control | C-Store Growth
June 8, 2016 — 

Many will ask “Do numbers really matter when managing store performance?” Why does the existence of performance numbers impact the very performance they measure. It is often stated ‘If you want to improve something measure it.’ The statement is rarely disputed but not always supported. There are just as many reasons not to analyze your …

I Got My Report Card at Work Today

I Got My Report Card at Work Today

C-Store Analytics & Scorecards | C-Store Control | C-Store Growth
November 18, 2015 — 

I got my report card at work today. A daily scorecard is not the same as a report card, but there are many important ways it has the same impact. When thinking back to our school years, there was never a day quite as important than the day when report cards were distributed.  A good …

Accountability through Dashboards - Stopping Fraud

Accountability through Dashboards for Stopping Fraud

C-Store Control
September 7, 2014 — 

There are so many positive reasons to use dashboards that we often forget about an important other area to consider – enforcing accountability through dashboards for stopping fraud. There are so many growth benefits from dashboards For example, increase sales, save time, reward top performers, establish best practices and repeat great results. In addition to …