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Exterior of a brick convenience store building with yellow "CONVENIENCE STORE" sign, glass entrance doors, shelving visible inside, ice machine, and blue trash bin.
Store Count

How Many Convenience Stores Are in the U.S.?

Ever wonder just how many convenience stores dot the American landscape? If it feels like there's a c-store on every corner, you're not far off. As of 2025, there are 152,255 convenience stores in the United States.
13 Jun 2025 4 min read
Store employee in blue vest carefully restocking snack shelves, demonstrating strategic inventory management and peak hour preparation in convenience store aisle.
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The Peak Hour Profit Killer: How Smart Convenience Store Managers Turn Empty Shelves Into Competitive Gold

29 May 2025 6 min read
Understanding the Role of Category Management in C-Stores
Category Management

Understanding the Role of Category Management in C-Stores

Honestly, I used to think category management was just a fancy phrase corporate types threw around to sound important. Boy, was I wrong! It's actually the secret sauce that separates the thriving C-stores from the ones barely hanging on.
07 May 2025 5 min read
Convenience Store Superpower: Decoding Your Data
Convenience Stores

Convenience Store Superpower: Decoding Your Data

Analyzing sales data is your superpower! Know what sells and what doesn't, set smarter prices, spot trends early, and schedule staff effectively. Your POS system holds the key – learn to use it!
10 May 2024 1 min read
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