6 Big Ideas from the First Day of CSP's Convenience Retailing University

Great taste is a key foodservice driver, return-to-office policies are impacting fuel demand and evolving consumer trends are reshaping the convenience-store sector.

CSP Announces its 2025 Category Manager of the Year Winners

For the first time, CSP awarded two category-manager awards in each category, one for small chains and one for large chains. Categories include behind the counter, center store, dispensed beverages, foodservice, loyalty + tech/operations, nonalcohol beverages and alcohol.

Inside the Convenience-Store Playbook to Beat QSRs

Technomic Principal Donna Hood Crecca details how convenience retailers can win over fast-food customers with convenience, value and quality.

Convenience Stores Must Always Be Innovating to Capture Gen Z, Millennials

To captivate Gen Z and Millennials, convenience stores must continuously innovate by offering healthier, globally inspired food options, embracing 24-hour snacking trends and leveraging social media to showcase new products and experiences, all while maintaining a competitive edge against quick-service restaurants.

Embracing the Future of Artificial Intelligence

As AI ushers in a transformative era, Kyle Drenon, co-owner and CEO of Supper Co., highlights its potential to revolutionize business strategies, from real-time data insights to reshaping search optimization and redefining guest communication in industries like retail.