You and Technology
The robots are not coming! If you weren’t paying attention, you may have missed the fact that one of the great celebrities […]
Author: StrasGlobal Staff
Are You a Frog?
My great-grandfather was not a frog. A German immigrant, he arrived in the United States in the late 1800s. After working for […]
Be a Slow Adopter of New Ideas
I was brought up on the bleeding edge of technology. Growing up in the 1970s, I had the chance to experience the […]
The Customers You Don’t Want
AS SPRING TURNS into summer, we’ve started to have more visitors to our house. They always show up this time of year. […]
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 […]
Getting Back in the Driver’s Seat
It was a dark and stormy night. The small boat was being rocked and pummeled by towering waves. Hard rain slashed across […]
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 […]
Looking at Innovation Through the Lens of StrasGlobal
Convenience retailing today requires being nimble and providing a unique offering to customers, according to President Eva Strasburger. TEMPLE, Texas — The […]
Convenience Store News Honors Roy Strasburger With Special Service Award
The StrasGlobal CEO helped shepherd the c-store industry through the pandemic. TEMPLE, Texas — Convenience store industry veteran Roy Strasburger, CEO of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Don’t Have Just Your Head in the Cloud
Clouds. Throughout the centuries, clouds have indicated power and mystery. The Greek gods lived on Mount Olympus above the clouds. The heavenly […]
Mind Your Gas Business
One of the most important aspects of the convenience store business is often overlooked when discussing store operations—gasoline. This is interesting because […]
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 […]
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 […]
StrasGlobal Finely Hones Its Innovation Lens
TEMPLE, Texas — At StrasGlobal, the word “innovation” means meeting the changing demands of the customer. “One can innovate, but if you’re […]
All Retailers Need a COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
Now that the COVID-19 Vaccine is here, retailers must have a vaccination policy and plan for their workforce. Communicating how to get […]
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 […]
OnDemand – What To Do With 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 […]
Drive Traffic with Food Trucks
Food trucks bring opportunity when people are social distancing and seeking to stay outside. The key is to communicate and maintain health […]
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 […]
StrasGlobal 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]