C-Store Performance Growth

C-Store performance growth results in better promotions take, staff sales, and store profits. The performance grows by using analytics and AI technology. It reviews all POS scan detail from which growth opportunities are identified. For example, the analysis shows the actual take-rates as well as the stores and cashiers sales comparisons. Simple lists make it easy to teach cashiers and fix the product placement at specific stores.  The performance tool then identifies the things you need to do to increase your sales. There fore, operators use these items to create staff selling games, find  stores that are not selling enough and reward top staff.

Owners, as well as area and store managers save time.  Short list of opportunities make conversations and decisions simple. That is, growing sales is easier when a precise issue is clear. Having a list of work options delivered with the supporting facts avoids wasted time. For example, knowing which cashiers are not having the same rate of upselling pinpoints who needs help. Likewise, seeing how two stores with similar traffic are not selling the same allows for a quick inspection to find the issue. The result is c-store performance growth when top managers focus on the most important sales opportunities.

Data Analytics for C-Store Growth – New Stores Versus Existing Stores

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When thinking about data analytics for c-store growth – new stores versus existing stores, several key differences appear. Either way can be the key part of driving growth for many successful c-store chains. Using data differs for each type of growth. Choosing the right data leverages the growth investment to maximize the return on time

5 Minute C-Store Daily Plan – $20,000 Profits

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Finding time is never easy. That is why, many top performers use a 5 Minute C-Store Daily Plan. They believe it means at least $20,000 in profits. “What would you rather me do? Take 5 minutes to know my store or just start to work?” This was the answer given by a successful c-store manager

The Key to Increasing Cigarette Sales is Multi-Pack Discounts

The Key to Increasing Cigarette Sales is Multi-Pack Discounts

The key to increasing cigarette sales is multi-pack discounts. Many vendors provide scan data rebates, but getting your money for scan data is not enough to increase your sales. C-Stores provide a discount to your customers,  and therefore cigarette sales increase. Up-selling is the Key to Increase Cigarette Sales with Multi-Pack Discounts Lowering the price

Four Levels of C-Store Performance Growth

Four Levels of C-Store Performance Growth

There are four levels in c-store performance growth. All together, they define the C-Store Performance Maturity Model.  Combined, the levels produce a guide to successful, sustainable growth. The levels are sequential: Firstly, Founding addresses financial issues. Secondly Organizing addresses management, Thirdly, Growing addresses sales and Finally, Thriving. As progress occurs, higher sales and better teamwork

Five Obstacles to C-Store Growth

C-Store Performance – 5 Obstacles to Growth

Henry Ford stated that obstacles are the things you see when you take your eye off the goal. As such, it may be useful to identify five obstacles to c-store growth. That way, if you experience them, it will be easier to re-focus on the goal of growing your c-store performance.  Obviously, it’s hard to

The Top 20 Chains Own 30% of All C-Stores – How Do They Do It?

C-Stores - The Top 20 Companies Own 30% of All Stores - How Do They Do It?

According to Convenience Store News the top 20 chains own 30% of all the c-stores in the USA. Growing same-store sales test even experienced operators. But the numbers reveal just how much more challenging it is to add new stores. In 2017, the total number of C-Stores in the United States increased by only 423.

The ROI of C-Store Growth – How much profit from 1%?

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Generating growth provides cash and resources. The ROI of c-store growth is amazing. Driving extra sales puts profit directly to the bottom line. That is why promotions and upselling generate important results. The example below shows how a typical store with inside sales of $85,000 per month at a 27% margin can increase annual bottom

The Proven System for C-Store Growth

C-Store Performance – The Proven System for Growth

Big chains keep getting bigger. There is a reason. Many use a proven system for c-store growth. Top growth derives from operational maturity, defined as mastery of five c-store performance management areas.   I. Back Office Managing finance, inventory and pricing II. Staffing Hiring, on-boarding and retaining III. Operations Delivering convenience consistently and profitably IV.

Growing Your Business Through Successful Dealers – Southern New England Energy Conference Monday, Sept 24 10:00 AM

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Growing Your Business Through Successful Dealers – Southern New England Energy Conference Monday, Sept 24 10:00 AM Breakout Session C-Store Performance for Jobbers – Growing Your Business Through Successful Dealers  “C-Store Performance – The proven way to increase sales, simplify work and make time to grow.” Presented by BandyWorks CEO, Tom Bandy If the dealers to

Consultants Use 8 Steps to Increase C-Store Sales

8 Steps Consultants Use to Increase C-Store Sales

Sometimes familiarity and routine can block easy changes that can increase your c-store sales. That is why operators say that consultants increase c-store sales. Getting a fresh set of eyes to work with your team can be a quick  way to find a few break-through changes that can increase sales. Habits and history can sometimes

C-Store Customer Survey Software Strengthens the Customer Experience

C-Store Customer Survey Software Strengthens the Customer Experience

C-Store customer survey software strengthens the customer experience by collecting important customer feedback directly as they shop. It may take courage and patience, but who better than your customers know what they want? It can be painful to hear, but learning abut problems directly and quickly can save time and help you to keep customers

C-Store Shift Planning – Getting Labor Hours Right

C-Store Shift Planning - Getting Labor Hours Right

C-store shift planning – getting labor hours right – is one of the most challenging jobs. Having the correct hours allocated by shift ensures you can maintain the customer experience while keeping costs in line with store sales. Getting the labor hours right is a key to ensure you have good operations with the labor