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CATEGORY MANAGEMENT
10 FTC to Put Oil & Gas Mergers Under Closer Review
FOODSERVICE
12 BP Officially Becomes Sole Owner of Thorntons 14 Eye on Growth 14 Fast Facts 16 Retailer Tidbits 16 Supplier Tidbits
TECHNOLOGY 98 Driving Excellence Through Technology Technology Leader of the Year Kum & Go reinforces its commitment to customers and associates through technology.
60 The Changing Face of Health What defines “healthy” today varies widely among consumers.
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62 Pulling Ahead of the Pack Foodservice competition is getting fiercer for c-stores, pushing them to go beyond good enough in order to differentiate their offer. TOBACCO
68 Mounting Uncertainty Around Tobacco Retailers are contending with macro environmental factors, such as gas prices and unemployment, while facing new and ongoing regulatory issues. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
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74 Raising the Bar The c-store industry embraces wine and liquor as sales rise due to the pandemic.
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80 Cultivating the C-store HBC Habit The convenience channel can build on recent momentum with a heightened focus.
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SERVICES
88 Driving Store Traffic With Services C-stores are exploring an array of complimentary amenities to attract consumers.
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