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October 4, 2022Industry News, RfR

Back to the Future

I can’t decide if it is the straw boater hats on the wall or the scrumptious cakes on the sales counter that […]

August 12, 2022Industry News, RfR

Sell Your Story

cstore story

“Only one dollar!” This was the sales pitch of the young man working the hot and dusty marketplace in the Cambodian countryside. […]

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022Industry News, RfR

Getting Back in the Driver’s Seat

future of convenience

It was a dark and stormy night. The small boat was being rocked and pummeled by towering waves. Hard rain slashed across […]

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022Industry News, RfR

Failure is an option

Embrace the risk of failure—but pull the plug when it arrives For a brief, shining moment, I was the quarterback of a […]

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022Industry News, RfR

Shining a Light on Facility Maintenance

cstore-light

Lutefisk. It is one of the national dishes of Norway. To make it, catch yourself some cod, clean it, cover it in […]

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022Industry News, RfR

How Can You Operate a Gas Station Without Any Gas?

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Control your paperwork and stay in compliance to avoid finding out. I promise that this is not a trick question about alternative […]

February 7, 2022February 7, 2022Industry News, RfR

Empty Shelves and Trucks

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 Eight tips for dealing with out-of-stocks and other supply chain issues. “Oh, dearest father. If my heart’s greatest desire is not fulfilled […]

February 3, 2022February 7, 2022Industry News, RfR

The Art of the Steal – Part 2

cstore-theft

Many customer theft issues can be resolved with good customer service. In my previous column, I talked about employee theft. According to […]

January 28, 2022February 7, 2022Industry News, RfR

The Art of the Steal – Part 1

c-store-theft

Minimize employee theft by letting your staff know that you’re paying attention to the details. We have a lot to learn from […]

January 12, 2022February 7, 2022Industry News, RfR

Looking at Innovation Through the Lens of StrasGlobal

Eva-Strasburger-Innovation

Convenience retailing today requires being nimble and providing a unique offering to customers, according to President Eva Strasburger. TEMPLE, Texas — The […]

January 5, 2022February 7, 2022Company News, Industry News, RfR

Convenience Store News Honors Roy Strasburger With Special Service Award

Roy Strasburger CSNews Service Award

 The StrasGlobal CEO helped shepherd the c-store industry through the pandemic. TEMPLE, Texas — Convenience store industry veteran Roy Strasburger, CEO of […]

September 7, 2021February 7, 2022Industry News, RfR

A Different Kind of Clean Fueling

fuel-forecourt

Don’t neglect the most visible part of your business—the forecourt. “How did it get to this point?” Have you ever experienced the […]

May 7, 2021February 10, 2022Company News, Industry News, RfR

Are Your Relevant?

Presented By: Roy Strasburger, CEO, StrasGlobal With retail foot traffic down, how do we stay relevant? See your store the way your […]

April 15, 2021February 8, 2022Company News, Industry News, RfR

Finding Their Niche Is Crucial for Small Operators

Single-store owners and small chains can find unique ways to stay competitive in their markets. NATIONAL REPORT — Whether operating a single […]

April 14, 2021February 10, 2022Company News, Industry News

Don’t Have Just Your Head in the Cloud

cloud computing

Clouds. Throughout the centuries, clouds have indicated power and mystery. The Greek gods lived on Mount Olympus above the clouds. The heavenly […]

April 14, 2021February 10, 2022Company News, Industry News, RfR

Mind Your Gas Business

mind-gas

One of the most important aspects of the convenience store business is often overlooked when discussing store operations—gasoline. This is interesting because […]

April 14, 2021January 10, 2022Company News, Industry News

Perseverance in a Pandemic

TEMPLE, Texas — The challenges of the pandemic struck fast and they hit deep. For StrasGlobal—a convenience-store operator that manages sites under […]

April 14, 2021January 10, 2022Company News, Industry News

How to Stay in Compliance

If you are running a retail business, there is a scenario that you have either come across or have thought about. It’s […]

April 14, 2021January 10, 2022Company News, Industry News

StrasGlobal Finely Hones Its Innovation Lens

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TEMPLE, Texas — At StrasGlobal, the word “innovation” means meeting the changing demands of the customer. “One can innovate, but if you’re […]

April 1, 2021January 25, 2022RfR

Special Feature: How Independent Operator Raymond Huff Used Federal Funds to Stay Open

How to Stay Open video RfR and Russell's

Funding programs are helping many independent businesses that have struggled through the pandemic. If you’ve lost sales of 20% or more, federal […]

February 11, 2021January 25, 2022COVID-19 Response, RfR

All Retailers Need a COVID-19 Vaccination Plan

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Now that the COVID-19 Vaccine is here, retailers must have a vaccination policy and plan for their workforce. Communicating how to get […]

February 1, 2021January 10, 2022Company News, Industry News

Compliance Safe – Document Management Simplified

COMPLIANCE SAFE™, a software service that monitors, tracks and protects your business-critical documents, prominently served as the cover feature in November’s CIO Review magazine […]

December 21, 2020January 10, 2022Company News, Industry News

OnDemand – What To Do With Small Format Retail

small format retail

On December 2nd 2020, StrasGlobal participated in a special TMA (Turnaround Management Association) Town Hall on “What to Do with Small Format […]

December 9, 2020January 25, 2022RfR

Drive Traffic with Food Trucks

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Food trucks bring opportunity when people are social distancing and seeking to stay outside. The key is to communicate and maintain health […]

November 28, 2020January 10, 2022Company News, Industry News

OnDemand – SIGMA Smart Path to Compliance

In November 2020, StrasGlobal CEO Roy Strasburger delivered a webinar entitled “Smart Path to Compliance” at SIGMA’s virtual Annual Conference. SIGMA is […]

October 6, 2020February 10, 2022Industry News, RfR

The Small Operator’s Secret Weapon

I have a secret. It’s something that will help you, but it’s not new information. In fact, it might be right under […]

October 5, 2020January 10, 2022Industry News

Targeted Innovation

The following was published as part of the cover story in the September 2020 Issue of Convenience Store News Magazine. At StrasGlobal, […]

October 5, 2020January 10, 2022Company News

StrasGlobal Offers Site Operations for Distressed Assets

Temple, Texas, September 8, 2020 –StrasGlobal President Roy Strasburger announces national services dedicated to distressed asset protection and asset performance. Helping global […]

September 18, 2020February 8, 2022Industry News, RfR

Helping Employees Get Past Mask Abuse

Help Employees Get Past Mask Abuse

Imagine we’ve all seen it by now: That one customer who just refuses to wear a protective mask in the store. That’s […]

September 14, 2020January 10, 2022Strange Times NL

Strange Times – The Fires That Burn

Issue: Strange Times -The Fires That Burn, Sept 14, 2020 Team, 2020 continues to be a year of surprises – most of […]

August 12, 2020January 10, 2022Strange Times NL

Strange Times – Rolling With the Changes

Issue: Strange Times -Rolling With the Changes, August 12, 2020 Team, As we continue through the COVID crisis there are two big […]

July 27, 2020January 10, 2022Strange Times NL

Strange Times – More Voices: A Message from Perry Kilgo, our Chief Operating Officer

Issue: Strange Times – More Voices: Perry Kilgo, July 27, 2020 Team, Today’s Strange Times is by our Chief Operations Officer, Perry […]

July 22, 2020January 10, 2022Strange Times NL

Strange Times – More Voices: Caleb Hill

Issue: Strange Times – More Voices: Caleb Hill, Jul7 21, 2020 Team, Last week I told you that Caleb Hill had been […]

July 21, 2020January 10, 2022Strange Times NL

Strange Times – Caleb Hill

Issue: Strange Times – Caleb Hill, Jul7 17, 2020 Team, I am very pleased to announce that Caleb Hill has been named […]

July 9, 2020January 10, 2022Industry News

We Are Preparing for 2030. Are you?

Preparing for 2030

There is a quote, usually attributed to Rahm Emanuel, that “no good crisis should go to waste”.  That is our feeling at […]

July 8, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – Our New Mask Policy

Issue: Strange Times -Our New Mask Policy, July 8, 2020 Team, I know that I keep bringing up the issue of wearing […]

June 25, 2020January 10, 2022Strange Times NL

Strange Times – More Voices: Tohid Chowdhury

Issue: Strange Times -More Voices: Tohid Chowdhury, June 25, 2020 Team. We have another submission for our “more voices” series in Strange […]

June 19, 2020January 10, 2022Strange Times NL

Strange Times – More Voices: BJ Manning

Issue: Strange Times -More Voices: BJ Manning, June 19, 2020 I was delighted to receive two submissions following my request on Wednesday […]

June 17, 2020January 10, 2022Strange Times NL

Strange Times – More Voices

Issue: Strange Times -More Voices, June 17, 2020 Team, I originally created Strange Times as a means for me to be able […]

June 15, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – Our New Mask Policy for Customers

Issue: Strange Times -Our New Mask Policy for Customers, June 15, 2020 Team, We have been monitoring the COVID-19 situation as it […]

June 4, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – Essential Employee Bonus and Stra$bucks

Issue: Strange Times -Essential Employee Bonus and Stra$bucks, June 3, 2020 Dear Team, Thank you for the great work that you are […]

June 1, 2020January 10, 2022Strange Times NL

Strange Times – We Are One

Issue: Strange Times -We Are One, June 1, 2020 Team, I am sure that all of you are aware of the events […]

May 26, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – StrasGlobal Team Fund

Issue: Strange Times -StrasGlobal Team Fund, May 22, 2020 Even though many places are starting to relax their stay-at-home mandates, times are […]

May 26, 2020January 10, 2022Strange Times NL

Strange Times – We’re Famous!

Issue: Strange Times -We’re Famous!, May 21, 2020 It is always a good feeling when your peers recognize the work that you […]

May 13, 2020January 10, 2022Strange Times NL

Strange Times – Welcome to StrasGlobal Video

Issue: Strange Times – Welcome to StrasGlobal Video, May 13, 2020 Team, I want to let you know that we have put […]

May 12, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – Online Ordering and Curbside Delivery

Issue: Strange Times -Online Ordering and Curbside Delivery, May 12, 2020 Dear Team, I’ve got some really exciting news to share with […]

May 11, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Plan, COVID-19 Response, RfR

StrasGlobal COVID-19 Response Plan

StrasGlobal Implementation of COVID-19 Response Plan

Update: The StrasGlobal COVID-19 Implementation Review is a follow up to our COVID-19 Response Plan and looks at how that plan was […]

May 8, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – KN95 Masks

Issue: Strange Times -KN95 Masks, May 8, 2020 Dear Team, We are not finished with the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus is still […]

May 6, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – StrasGlobal Podcast

Issue: Strange Times -StrasGlobal Podcast, May 6, 2020 Dear Team, NACS – the National Association of Convenience Stores – gave us the […]

May 5, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – Online Ordering Test

Issue: Strange Times -Online Ordering Test, May 6, 2020 Team, As we are entering Phase 2 of the COVID-19 period, StrasGlobal is […]

May 4, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – The StrasGlobal Vision Group

Issue: Strange Times -The StrasGlobal Vision Group, May 5, 2020 Team, Thank you for all of the hard work that you have […]

May 4, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – The Fight Is Not Over

Issue: Strange Times -The Fight Is Not Over, April 30, 2020 Dear Team, Everyone is getting tired of the COVID-19 situation. I […]

April 28, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – On to Phase Two

Issue: Strange Times -On to Phase Two, April 28, 2020 Dear Team, I’m sure that you are hearing the news that some […]

April 27, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – Helping the Neighborhood

Issue: Strange Times -Helping the Neighborhood, April 25, 2020 Dear Team, Over the last few weeks, we have been working hard to […]

April 27, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – Is This the End of the Beginning?

Issue: Strange Times -Is This the End of the Beginning, April 24, 2020 Dear Team, I know that you have heard, as […]

April 23, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – The GROCER Act

Issue: Strange Times -The GROCER Act, April 23, 2020 Dear Team, The last few weeks have been a difficult financial time for […]

April 23, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – Our Supportive Clients

Issue: Strange Times -Our Supportive Clients, April 22, 2020 Dear Team, As we have been meeting, and overcoming, the challenges posed by […]

April 15, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – Take Care of Your Mask

Issue: Strange Times -Take Care of Your Mask, April 15, 2020 By the end of today, and no later than tomorrow, you […]

April 14, 2020January 10, 2022Company News, Industry News

Where Were You During the Great Quarantine of 2020?

Roy Strasburger is a frequent contributor to FMN (Fuels Marketer News), online publishers of news for the fuels and convenience store industry. […]

April 14, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – Essential Employee Bonus

Issue: Strange Times -Essential Employee Bonus, April 14, 2020 Dear Team, The dedication and effort that you have put into our business […]

April 14, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – The mask saves lives – Part 2

Issue: Strange Times -The mask saves lives, April 10, 2020 Dear Team, On Wednesday I wrote about how important it is that […]

April 9, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – Thank you to our Support Team

Issue: Strange Times -Thank you to our support team, April 9, 2020 Dear Team, We spend a lot of time focusing on […]

April 8, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – The mask saves lives

Issue: Strange Times -The mask saves lives, April 8, 2020 Dear Team, Last Friday, the CDC stated that it recommends everyone use […]

April 7, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Health and Gov

State Resources

The following provides links to resources at the state level, alphabetically, for COVID-19. Links include COVID-19 News, State Resources, and State Departments […]

April 7, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Health and Gov

SBA Resources

The following resources are available from the U.S. Small Business Administration: Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the SBA website: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance […]

April 7, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – StrasGlobal April Monthly Newsletter

Issue: Strange Times -StrasGlobal April Monthy Newsletter, April 7, 2020 Dear Team, The April StrasGlobal monthly newsletter has hit the internet and […]

April 6, 2020January 10, 2022Company News, What We're Doing

Louisiana Marathon Stations Help Local Shops

GONZALES, La.—Two Marathon gas stations in Louisiana want to sell more local products in response to COVID-19. The c-stores are seeking out […]

April 6, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Health and Gov

Coronavirus – Lifespan on Surfaces

The coronavirus can survive on common materials for hours or even days. Please see the PDF for what you need ot know […]

April 6, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – Thank you to our teams

Issue: Strange Times -Thank you to our teams, April 6, 2020 Dear Team, I don’t think we can tell you “thank you” […]

April 3, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – Store 1421 is a Star!

Issue: Strange Times – Store 1421 is a Star!, April 3, 2020 Dear Team, Thank you for the work that you are […]

April 2, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – Community Outreach

Issue: Strange Times – Community Outreach, April 2, 2020 Team, As you know, we have been working hard to put additional protections into […]

April 1, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – Our Operations Team

Issue: Strange Times – Our Operations Team, April 1, 2020 Dear Team, Today, I want to shine a spotlight on the people […]

March 31, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – Healthcare Information

Issue: Strange Times – Health Insurance Information, March 31, 2020 Dear Team, The COVID-19  pandemic has created anxiety and concern at many […]

March 31, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Health and Gov

CDC Resources

The following resources have been provided by the CDC: Up to the minute COVID-19 information including symptoms, how to prepare, along with […]

March 31, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Health and Gov

Teladoc Healthcare information

The following healthcare information has been distributed by Teladoc, our health insurance provider: An update from Fringe Benefit Group (FBG), provider of […]

March 30, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – Our COVID-19 Response

Issue: Strange Times – Our COVID-19 Response, March 30, 2020 Dear Team, I know that you have seen the changes that we […]

March 27, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – A Video Message from Roy Strasburger

Issue: Strange Times -Video Message from Roy, March 27, 2020 Today I am presenting my message by video. Please click below to […]

March 26, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – Knowledge is Power

Issue: Strange Times – Knowledge is Power, March 26, 2020 The more you know, the better you can prepare for the future. […]

March 25, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – Keep Clean

Issue: Strange Times – Keep Clean, March 25, 2020 Our number one concern is about your health and the health of your […]

March 24, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – What We’re Doing To Keep You Safe

Issue: Strange Times – What We’re Doing To Keep You Safe, March 24, 2020 I want you to know that your safety […]

March 24, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – Thank You

Issue: Strange Times – Thank You, March 23, 2020 Dear Team, Thank you. That’s really all that I can say at the […]

March 24, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, Strange Times NL

Strange Times – We Are In This Together

Issue: Strange Times – We’re In This Together, March 20, 2020 Dear Team, Welcome to strange times. I know that the world […]

March 12, 2020January 10, 2022COVID-19 Response, What We're Doing

How We Are Addressing COVID-19

Image: CDC/ Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAMS As you are aware, there are confirmed cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and deaths in […]

March 10, 2020January 10, 2022Industry News

Staff training: It’s not just about customer service – it’s about enforcing the law

StrasGlobal Staff training: Enforcing the law

Our cashiers and customer service representatives are our first line of defense in regard to the sale of restricted products. I am […]

March 3, 2020January 10, 2022Industry News

Energy North Group Adopts Compliance Safe Software

Compliance Safe

Temple, TX February 21, 2020 — COMPLIANCE SAFE™, a software service that manages your permit, license and certification renewals process, announces an […]

November 25, 2019January 10, 2022Industry News

How AI Can Make Retailers Better

CSP Magazine Artificial Intelligence

AI takes care of repetitive tasks so humans can focus on more creative and substantial issues. In the movie “2001: A Space […]

November 15, 2019January 10, 2022Industry News

SIGMA Tech Trends Workshop 2019

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By Roy Strasburger SIGMA Tech Trends Workshop 2019 Best Practice Trends—How to Manage and Leverage Your Data to Make Better Business Decisions […]

September 17, 2019January 10, 2022Industry News

Why is it so hard to get a good cup of coffee in a c-store?

Retail Management Services Fuels Market News StrasGlobal

By Roy Strasburger Originally Published in Fuels Market News How hard can it be to have hot fresh coffee available all of […]

June 25, 2019January 10, 2022Industry News

Managing Use of Marijuana at Work

Roy Strasburger CSP June StrasGlobal Retail Management Services

By Roy Strasburger Originally Published in CSP Magazine One of an employer’s main expectations is that staff be mentally alert and aware of […]

June 14, 2019January 10, 2022Industry News

Store Inspections Should Not Be a Surprise

Retail Management Services Convenience Store Inspections

Become your own mystery shopper to raise your standards and improve customer service By Roy Strasburger Originally Published in Convenience Store News […]

April 8, 2019January 10, 2022Industry News

What to Do with a Family Business When No One Wants to Run It

Family Business C-Store StrasGlobal

By Roy Strasburger Originally Published in Fuels Market News About once a week we receive a phone call that goes something like […]

February 26, 2019January 10, 2022Industry News

Your Competitor is Your Best Teacher

Convenience Competitor

The tactics of using a competitor as a benchmark fall into three categories By Roy Strasburger Originally Published in Convenience Store News […]

February 8, 2019January 10, 2022Rapid Retail

5 Ways to Optimize Vacant Retail Space

5 Ways to Optimize Vacant Retail Space StrasGlobal

If you own or operate one or more retail locations, understanding the best ways to merchandise the available retail footprint you have […]

January 16, 2019January 10, 2022Retail Consulting, Staffing Services

9 Ways to Incentivize Today’s Top Talent

9 Ways to Incentivize Today's Top Talent StrasGlobal

Today it takes more than a competitive base salary, a benefits package and a positive office environment to hire top talent. Job […]

January 16, 2019January 10, 2022Industry News

Put the Store Design to Work

Roy Strasburger CSP January StrasGlobal

By Roy Strasburger Originally Published in CSP Magazine Store design is the equivalent of a good store employee: It should help communicate […]

January 8, 2019January 10, 2022Retail Consulting, Retail Site Operations

As Customers’ Needs Change, So Should Retailers

As Customer's Needs Change, So Should Retailers StrasGlobal

C-Store owners continue to face various pressures.  From new competitors and formats, to assortment changes and keeping up with the latest marketing […]

January 3, 2019January 10, 2022Retail Consulting, Retail Site Operations

8 Reasons Shopper Intent Doesn’t Convert into a Sale

8 Reasons Shopper Intent Doesn't Convert into a Sale StrasGlobal

You’ve done your homework. You’ve optimized your product assortment and were sure to strike the right balance of new products and established […]

January 2, 2019January 10, 2022Staffing Services

4 Benefits of Being a Mentor, and 4 More to Find One

4 Benefits of Being a Mentor, and 4 More to Find One StrasGlobal

Whether you’re completing your first summer internship or you are the Founder and CEO of a company, there are countless reasons to […]

January 1, 2019January 10, 2022Accounting Services, Retail Consulting, Retail Site Operations

Advancements in the Retail Industry are Upon Us

Advancements in the Retail Industry are Upon Us StrasGlobal

Take a look around the consumer goods industry and you’ll see a great deal of change. Everything from the reduction of plastic […]

November 14, 2018January 10, 2022Industry News

Dealer panel kicks off SIGMA Annual Conference education program

SIGMA Conference Roy Strasburger

Photo caption left to right: Roy Strasburger, CEO StrasGlobal Paul Melgaard, VP Supply Sunoco LP Dan Dunstan, Dir Sales and Operations Parkland […]

September 5, 2018January 10, 2022Industry News

How Small Retailers Can Survive Disruption

Roy Strasburge CSP September StrasGlobal

The forces arrayed against the small retailer, including Amazon, Instacart and Uber meals ,are enormous and growing. Services and products are just […]

August 13, 2018January 10, 2022Industry News, Roy's Blog

Employee Training Must-Dos

Roy Strasburger CSNews July StrasGlobal

Everything you want to accomplish in retail revolves around proper training By Roy Strasburger Originally Published in Convenience Store News TRAINING IS […]

August 13, 2018January 10, 2022Industry News, Roy's Blog

VENDOR VIEW: STRASGLOBAL—LEAVE THE MANAGEMENT (AND HEADACHES) TO US

Retail Management Services

By Keith Reid Originally Published in Fuels Market News There are more business models for the integration and management of the fuel […]

August 9, 2018January 10, 2022Retail Site Operations

If There is One Constant in Business, It’s Change 

If There is One Constant in Business, It's Change StrasGlobal

Newspaper and Internet headlines are filled with corporate earnings and reviews, policy updates and changes, and general unrest for the employees and investors at any given company. Most companies […]

July 31, 2018January 10, 2022Staffing Services

3 Reasons C-Stores Should Engage in Employee Mentorship

3 Reasons C-Stores Should Engage in Employee Mentorship StrasGlobal

Employee development doesn’t stop after an orientation, a few training sessions and distribution of an employee manual. Engaging with your staff – particularly the motivated, eager and energized employees […]

July 26, 2018January 10, 2022Retail Site Operations

3 Basics to Exceed Customer Expectations

3 Basics to Exceed Customer Expectations StrasGlobal

Exceeding customers’ expectations may be the one thing all retailers strive to do. But what if providing a clean facility, friendly service and well stocked shelves isn’t […]

July 24, 2018January 10, 2022Distressed Assets, Retail Site Operations

StrasGlobal draws on 60 Year Heritage in Convenience and Small Format Site Management to Solve Problems for Distressed Assets Managers

StrasGlobal Draws On 60 Year Heritage

Temple, TX, July 20, 2018 – StrasGlobal CEO Roy Strasburger announces services dedicated to distressed asset protection and asset performance. The leading […]

July 19, 2018January 10, 2022Retail Site Operations

4 Ways to Differentiate Your C-Store From the Competition  

4 Ways to Differentiate Your C-Store from the Competition StrasGlobal

Let’s face it, competition is everywhere and comes in all shapes and sizes. Gone are the days of competing against similar retail types. […]

July 16, 2018January 10, 2022Retail Site Operations

3 Areas of Opportunity in Most C-Stores

3 Areas of Opportunity in Most C-Stores StrasGlobal

The digital revolution may be upon us; however, customers are still shopping brick and mortar locations. While grocery and mass merchants may see a shift (albeit small) […]

July 3, 2018January 10, 2022Staffing Services

Four Reasons C-Stores Should Invest in Employee Training

4 Reasons C-Stores Should Invest in Employee Training StrasGlobal

Consider your last trip to a retail location, can you remember how you were treated by one of the employees? Odds are customers will […]

June 29, 2018January 10, 2022Retail Consulting

Five Reasons Retail Consultants Can Improve Your Business

5 Reasons Retail Consultants Can Improve Your Business StrasGlobal

Let’s start with the basics, not all retail consultants are created equally. The mere fact you’ve hired one for your company doesn’t […]

June 26, 2018January 10, 2022Industry News, Rapid Retail

Rapid Retail can Turn Vacant Retail Space into a Vibrant Customer Experience

Rapid Retail Can Improve Vacant Retail Space

Temple, TX, June 13, 2018—“Pop-up” stores are all the rage for landowners and property managers with vacant space. Now, with Rapid Retail […]

June 18, 2018January 10, 2022Retail Site Operations

Top 10 Considerations When Selecting a Retail Site Management Service

Top 10 Considerations When Selecting a Retail Site Management Service StrasGlobal

You’ve looked around; you’ve done your research. You know that there are a few different options when it comes to outsourcing retail […]

June 14, 2018January 10, 2022Retail Site Operations

4 Benefits of Outsourcing Retail Site Management

4 Benefits of Outsourcing Site Management StrasGlobal

The concept of outsourcing isn’t a new one. In fact, outsourcing can be traced back to the Industrial Revolution (1700’s) when companies […]

June 14, 2018January 10, 2022Retail Site Operations

Five Ways C-Store Operators Can Build Sales

5 Ways C-Store Operators Can Build Sales StrasGlobal

We’re all in business to succeed and while success means something different to everyone, it may be safe to assume that if […]

May 18, 2018January 10, 2022Staffing Services

3 Ways to Address C-Store Labor Challenges

3 Ways To Address C-Store Labor Challenges StrasGlobal

Finding the right people to operate your C-stores can be a challenge but it’s not the end of the job for the […]

May 16, 2018January 10, 2022Accounting Services

3 Accounting Services That Can Improve Your Bottom Line

3 Accounting Services That Can Improve Your Bottom Line StrasGlobal

Business accounting might not seem exciting, and to some it may even be intimidating, but it’s the foundation of any successful business […]

May 16, 2018January 10, 2022Rapid Retail, Retail Site Operations

How to Make Vacant Retail Space Profitable

How To Make Vacant Space Profitable StrasGlobal

As defined by Businessdictonary.com, opportunity cost is: a benefit, profit, or value of something that must be given up to acquire or […]

May 1, 2018January 10, 2022Roy's Blog

Convenience Management Services, Inc. (CMSI) announces rebrand as StrasGlobal

CMSI Announces Rebrand as StrasGlobal

StrasGlobal draws on 60 year family heritage as innovators in convenience and small format site management. Temple, TX – Convenience Management Services, […]

April 25, 2018January 10, 2022Industry News

Cleaning Up Your Operation: Step 1 in Any Turnaround

Cleaning Up Your Operation: Step 1 in Any Turnaround StrasGlobal

There are many components that a store operator needs to do right to have a successful business. Good customer service is a must. […]

February 7, 2018January 10, 2022Industry News

Looking at Your Store With Fresh Eyes

Looking At Your Store With Fresh Eyes StrasGlobal

It’s happened to all of us. A visitor who you haven’t seen for years comes by to stay at your house for […]

September 20, 2017January 10, 2022Roy's Blog

The Importance of Pulling Together

As we all know, the last month has brought devastation to various parts of our country. Hurricanes in Texas and Florida. Wildfires […]

September 14, 2017January 10, 2022Industry News

What to Do If Your C-store Business Is Struggling

What To Do If Your C-Store Business Is Struggling StrasGlobal

Low in-store sales, high employee turnover and declining gross profit margins are just a few of the problems Roy Strasburger, president of […]

February 13, 2017January 10, 2022Roy's Blog

Training Day – Every Day

As we’ve expanded our operations over the last few months (we are currently operating sites in 9 states), I’ve been reminded how […]

August 11, 2016January 10, 2022Roy's Blog

How Not to Catch a Thief

Everyone knows that theft is a major issue in the convenience store industry.   The general public hears about robberies in the media […]

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