The right systems enable real-time and automated inventory management while also helping retailers identify shifts in purchasing patterns, balance what consumers are buying with what is available in the supply chain, and optimize employees’ time.
08-23-2023Isaiah Britt’s job title at Donna’s Truck Stop is merchandising manager, but he is a bit of a jack-of-all-trades at the Marysville, Washington, location.
“I also am the stock maintenance supervisor. I run the tills. I do fuel inspections, and I have an underground storage tank license, so I service the dispensers once a month. I also run security,” he said.
08-09-2023Different technology boasts different features, and there are several factors travel center operators should consider when determining which point-of-sale (POS) system to use.
07-27-2023Digital shelf labels, also called electronic shelf labels, are helping retailers streamline labor, manage promotions and optimize pricing. Here are three ways travel centers can benefit from digital shelf labels.
07-25-2023NATSO members’ locations are bursting with great ideas inside, outside and even in the restrooms. Here are four great ideas we’ve gathered from NATSO members.
07-24-2023Automation and digitization are changing nearly every industry, including truckstops, travel plazas and convenience stores. New technology is helping companies automate tasks and re-direct labor to responsibilities that directly benefit customers.
07-20-2023Opened in 1976, Davy Crockett TA Travel Center is a family-owned business located in Greeneville, Tennessee. The location has 300 parking spots and eight diesel and eight gas lanes. Take a visual tour to see some of the best practices at Davy Crockett TA Travel Center.
07-20-2023New fintech startups can help truckstop and travel center operators grow gallons, and they may also help operators increase inside sales and cut costs.
Here are more considerations for travel center operators looking at working with new fintech providers inside sales growth, fees and customer satisfaction.
07-14-2023Mobile apps can strengthen your brand, boost customer loyalty and provide excellent customer insights, but they won’t add any value if customers don’t use them. With an increasingly competitive retail landscape, it is essential that businesses stand out, and Stop Watch sat down with Peter Rasmussen, CEO and founder of Convenience and Energy Advisors, to learn more about the benefits of mobile apps, essential features and common mistakes.
07-12-2023Whether you were lucky enough to take part in the Great Ideas! Workshop at NATSO Connect in person or are learning about it from afar, here are 11 takeaways that can get your creative juices flowing.
06-20-2023Today, the company operates JJ’s Travel Plaza along with seven convenience stores. As a family-run business, family members are involved in the day-to-day operations. “The team members see us out in the stores and our hands-on involvement in what’s going on and not just ruling for the boardroom, so to speak,” Nick Stanley, vice president of back of the house for JJ’s Travel Plaza said.
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