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 […]
Tag: Convenience Store News
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Targeted Innovation
The following was published as part of the cover story in the September 2020 Issue of Convenience Store News Magazine. At StrasGlobal, […]
Store Inspections Should Not Be a Surprise
Become your own mystery shopper to raise your standards and improve customer service By Roy Strasburger Originally Published in Convenience Store News […]
Your Competitor is Your Best Teacher
The tactics of using a competitor as a benchmark fall into three categories By Roy Strasburger Originally Published in Convenience Store News […]
Employee Training Must-Dos
Everything you want to accomplish in retail revolves around proper training By Roy Strasburger Originally Published in Convenience Store News TRAINING IS […]
Cleaning Up Your Operation: Step 1 in Any Turnaround
There are many components that a store operator needs to do right to have a successful business. Good customer service is a must. […]
Looking at Your Store With Fresh Eyes
It’s happened to all of us. A visitor who you haven’t seen for years comes by to stay at your house for […]
What to Do If Your C-store Business Is Struggling
Low in-store sales, high employee turnover and declining gross profit margins are just a few of the problems Roy Strasburger, president of […]