With a serious national recession, higher unemployment and the dramatic hike in the federal excise tax on tobacco, are you asking yourself how your business is going to survive, no less thrive.
Bankruptcies are surging across the retail landscape and even the c-store industry — a segment perhaps less affected by a recession — has not been immune.
But the news isn't all bad. Top-performing convenience chains are winning over cost-conscious shoppers looking for a meal. Top performers are growing Other Tobacco sales and prepaid.
But there's much more than merely looking at categories and the latest sales numbers. Are you conducting a full-point inspection on your business model? Are you aware of the latest consumer trends and shopping patterns?
Thomas Blischok's exclusive insights have been a must for all serious operators. Seen only through CSPNetwork CyberConference Center, Blischok, president of IRI's Consulting and Innovation practice, will comb through IRI's proprietary AllScan service, capturing key category results from more than 11,000 c-stores across the U.S. But in addition to identifying key category leaders and laggards, Blischok will crystallize the state of the economy and how you can stay steps ahead of your competition.
Growing Amid A Recession - The How's Business Series, Featuring Thom Blischok
