C-store managers control multi-million dollar businesses with high turn-over, hazardous materials, and nearly 24 by 7 365 day a year workload. Read about the successful managers that keep stores operating with high retention, great service, sales and profit growth and great big smiles

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Manager of C-Store Decades in Community

November 11, 2024 — 

As a Manager of a local C-store over the past 18 years serving for a total of 19 years, Tammy has witnessed a lot. She share a few memories. “In 2012 we built a new store which was great for us and the community we were thriving in but Covid hit and also staffing issues

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Discipline, Kindness and Direct Communication for C-Store Operations

October 14, 2024 — 

Having made plenty of bad choices in her youth, Jacklyn knows the value of personal choices and our ability to control our destiny. Admittedly, having lived a tough life in her youth, Jacklyn has used her personal recovery to shape her personal life. She brings the value of discipline, kindness and direct communication for her

Image of Jason c-store manager Kent, Washington, Small & Sons. C-store operations start with hiring. Decades operations have proven that community involvement and staff committment are keys to success.

C-Store Operations Start with Hiring

October 1, 2024 — 

Decades of retail management boil-down into having a community connection and working with staff committed to local customers. Jason believes in second chances and the value of community service. The local connection is emphasized. C-store operations start with hiring and continues to the schools and local charities. The food bank is a regular partner to

Image of Auburn East Main Small Stop is a c-store in the student community. The kids are good. Some times they just need to be heard

C-Store in the Student Community

August 19, 2024 — 

Auburn East Main Small Stop is a c-store in the student community. It has been a part of student life for decades. Wanda has seen her share of students and loves them all. Of course, sometimes young students have a prankster side that keeps her on her toes. While rules must be enforced, building relationships

Image of Perryton, Texas after hit by a tornado. Garrison Food Mart came to assist the town's recovery

Rebuilding a Community – Perryton Tornado

August 15, 2024 — 

Rebuilding a community – Perryton Tornado hit On June 2023. The community came together as family and worked together to restore their lives. Michelle Bewley who manages a c-store for Garrions Food Marts in the town was in the heart of the recovery process. Devastating Losses Due to the Tornado A massive tornado killed several

Keeping the Store Clean and Team Engaged

August 7, 2024 — 

Vanessa was charged with the duel job of keeping the store clean and team engaged. She put together a special ‘spring cleaning project she called: “A Spring in the Life of Store Operations”. Vanessa, the store manager, was challenged by the retail operations leader to return the forecourt to its original polish and function. Engagement