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Truckstop and Travel Center Layout and Merchandising in the Time of COVID-19 [Podcast]

Retailers across the country are changing their layouts and display strategies to allow customers to quickly and safely shop while following social distancing guidelines. Should your truckstop make some of these changes? Darren Schulte, NATSO's vice president, membership contends that good truckstops and travel centers should use this time to re-evaluate their merchandising strategy. More

Invest in Billboards to Let Your Travel Center Customers Know You are Open

Interstate billboards give you exposure to large numbers of travelers every day and night. I believe that this is one of the most effective forms of advertising. More

Food Offerings are Key in Professional Drivers’ Decisions on Where to Stop

For professional drivers, food is often the thing that matters most for them when they are on the road. In a survey of 1,500 Check-Link drivers, more than half of respondents said a location’s food offerings, after fuel, are one of the most important things that drive their decisions on where to stop. More

Five Things to Think About When Considering a Free-Standing Transaction Counter at Your Travel Center

One of the most important decisions truckstop and travel center owners have to make during a remodel or new-build is where to place the transaction counters and whether or not a free-standing transaction counter makes sense. There are several elements operators should consider when weighing their options. More

Truckstop Technology for Today and Tomorrow [Podcast]

NATSO Allied member BT Mack Technology Group joins the podcast to talk about technology infrastructure for truckstops. More

Christmas in July: Merchandising for the Upcoming Seasons During COVID-19 At Your Truckstop

Right now, it may seem impossible to think past today, but the world is still turning and so is your inventory, so you've got to be thinking about its future. In this video podcast, Darren Schulte, NATSO’s vice president, membership, and Amy Toner, NATSO’s vice president, publishing and digital content, embrace Christmas in July with their discussion of seasonal merchandise. More

What is Next in ATM Innovation?

From innovations in ATM cleaning to upcoming cardless transaction technology, learn the inside scoop on what is happening with ATM technology. More

Combating Human Trafficking Amid COVID-19

The United States recently warned that instability sparked by the global COVID-19 pandemic has opened the door to increased human trafficking. This report serves as a reminder that human trafficking is still happening, and that our industry represents a key stakeholder in the fight against this crime. More

Road Ranger Welcomes Its 40th Store to Brinkley, Ark. [Podcast]

Five Consumer Trends That Will Stay with Coca Cola [Podcast]

While the COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down and retailers right along with it, Coca Cola has identified five shoppers trends that are going to stick around post pandemic. From a focus on health to a yearning for comfort, The Coca Cola Company's Stephanie McMahan, senior manager shopper insights - convenience retail, and Don Densmore, account executive II, share not only what the trends are but also what they will mean for the truckstop and travel center industry on NATSO's podcast. More

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