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Automation Improves Productivity Despite Labor Shortages

Posted on 1st Oct 2021

Ensuring that store needs are fully addressed is a daunting task.In addition to the everyday struggle of focusing on customer service, food availability, and food safety, the pandemic has brough about a labor shortage that is exacerbating the frequent employee turnover that has typically been an issue for c-stores. When you add the challenge of managing an hourly workforce, scheduling, recruiting, … read more
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Investing in Automation Can Ease Labor Shortages for C-Store Operators

Posted on 11th Sep 2021

Attracting sufficient labor continues to be a challenge for all areas of the food and beverage industry. Convenience store operators historically have struggled with a shortage of workers and high employee turnover. Since the pandemic, however, the U.S. labor shortage for the c-store sector could be the worst ever.For operators, it is difficult to focus on customer service, food availability, and … read more
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Convenience Stores Streamline Operations Through Automation

Posted on 16th Aug 2021

Struggling with a shortage of workers and high employee turnover is nothing new to c-store operators, who have been dealing with labor shortages for years. Since the pandemic, however, the U.S. labor shortage for the c-store sector could be the worst ever.This shortage of workers makes it is even harder for operators to focus on streamlining worker tasks, while still ensuring food availability and … read more
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C-Stores Delivering on Food Safety

Posted on 1st Jul 2021

With the onset of COVID-19, new trends of online shopping and delivery from restaurants, supermarkets, and now c-stores, have surged, with no sign of slowing down any time soon.The popularity of off-premise dining had already begun among c-stores prior to COVID-19, with products focused primarily on snacks and prepared hot food items like pizza and breakfast sandwiches. Since the pandemic, c-store … read more
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Beyond the Global Pandemic: Off-Premise Dining Best Practices Focus on Guest Experience and Food Safety

Posted on 1st Jul 2021

One result of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions has been the reluctance of shoppers to physically enter stores. In light of this, the third-party delivery services that are seeing increased usage across the restaurant and grocery industries, are equally applicable to c-stores, which are following the trend to remain viable.A recent Technomic survey identified consumer awareness as the biggest roa … read more
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4 Ways C-stores are Benefiting from Automated Temperature Monitoring Solutions

Posted on 1st May 2021

Adding a wider array of fresh foods and prepared meals to meet consumer demand was already a hot trend before the onset of COVID-19.This pivot in operations makes c-stores more accessible for shoppers looking for convenient, prepared foods, who also want to avoid larger grocery stores. However, the added service delivery options make it more difficult for operators to handle their daily responsibi … read more
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Hands Off: Freed Up Staff a Hidden Benefit of Automated Temp Monitoring

Posted on 1st Apr 2021

Finding, hiring, and retaining employees who are willing to work flexible hours day or night as well as weekends is an ongoing struggle.As operators face added pressures to ensure staff productivity, work quality, and efficient scheduling, it is more important than ever to properly manage existing staff to save time in replacing and training new employees. Personnel issues can lead operators to fo … read more
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Automated Temp Monitoring Goes Long

Posted on 25th Mar 2021

Since the onset of COVID-19, ensuring the safety of both customers and employees has become the top priority for retail foodservice operators.While new protocols for protecting staff and customers, maintaining products that meet customers’ changing buying habits and keeping pace with new technology all compete for attention, one issue remains a priority just as it did pre-pandemic: temperature mon … read more
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Convenience Stores Embrace Safety Solutions to Earn Customer Loyalty

Posted on 6th Oct 2020

With no end to the coronavirus pandemic in sight, consumers are staying close to home and developing new habits. Most people are eating out less and looking for ways to buy groceries safely by avoiding large crowds and trusting that where they shop is taking every precaution to follow health and safety guidelines.As a result, convenience stores have seen an increase in shoppers stopping in for pre … read more
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From Plan to Action: Convenience Stores Moving to Protect Staff and Customers

Posted on 24th Aug 2020

Considered essential businesses, c-stores have remained opened throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, requiring a rapid response from retailers to follow health and safety guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and state and local health departments. Now, in addition to running their businesses, c-store operators are also challenged with ensuring the health and wellness of their cust … read more
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