Cultivate Loyalty
Loyalty program benefits have a high derived importance for consumers (Boston Consulting Group 2013 survey).
05-15-2014
Excellence in Execution
Nearly 450 million cups of coffee are consumed in the US each day, with coffee incidences growing at both lunch and PM snack dayparts.
05-08-2014
Coffee Bar Layout Tips to Maximize Sales
Convenience is still one of the leading coffee purchase drivers (second only to quality), so your coffee bar must quickly and efficiently meet the needs of your customers.
05-01-2014
Truckstops Purchase 35% More Grocery Products
The January to December 2013 McLane/NATSO Foundation Index is now out. The index found that average purchases per truckstop jumped to $16,335 per week during 2013, compared with $15,784 in 2012.
03-25-2014
Operators Increase Beverage Sales With The Right Product Mix
Whether they come from the cooler, the fountain or the coffee bar, beverages make up a significant portion of travel plaza and truckstop sales. Stocking the right mix and the latest offerings not only keeps customers happy, it also increases sales. To ensure they have desirable products, operators can monitor traffic patterns, get to know their customers and stay current on the latest trends.
03-01-2014
Travel Plaza and Truckstop Industry Convenience Product Trends
A dose of the quarterly analysis of weekly purchases of travel plaza and truckstops served by McLane.
03-01-2013
Truckstop Merchandise Purchases Up 6%
The total merchandise purchases per week per travel plaza and truckstop were up 6% versus 2011 (excluding cigarettes) according to the 3rd Quarter 2012 McLane-NATSO Foundation Index. Cigarette purchases per week per travel plaza and truckstop were up 5% in the first nine months of 2012.
01-09-2013
McLane-NATSO Foundation Index Reports Total Merchandise Purchases Down 1%
The McLane-NATSO Foundation Index is produced quarterly and offers NATSO members the opportunity to compare their weekly convenience store purchases with travel plazas and truckstops convenience stores served by McLane.
09-10-2012
Operators Use Displays to Direct Traffic and Create Atmosphere
Operators are getting creative and turning to modular displays that can direct traffic within their stores and highlight their products.
09-01-2012
When Everyone Is Going Small, Dad’s 113 Travel Center Goes Big
Dad’s 113 Travel Center embraces the mantra go big or go home.
09-01-2012