Faced with inflationary pressures and consumer uncertainty, the convenience community is facing stresses that stretch beyond the normal competitive rhythms. Our costs our higher, consumer spend is tighter and expectations have rarely been greater.
So, what are we doing?
Some retailers are seizing the opportunity and pursuing greatness. In recent years, BP has expanded its U.S. retail landscape, gaining full control of Thorntons and TravelCenters of America, in addition to its legacy ampm stores. The company has been rolling out new in-store programs, expanding EV and embracing a new tomorrow.
Dash In has transformed over the past half-dozen years from a reputable fuel marketer with a steady retail presence to one of the industry’s leading mid-size operators, competing against the likes of Wawa, Royal Farms and Sheetz.
We talk to the leaders behind these companies’ retail transformations and explore what’s exciting them about the future of convenience.