Convenience Stores 2022: A Smoother Road Ahead

The Challenge of Remaining Convenient

• Convenience stores did their best to remain convenient to customers during the pandemic; however, the abrupt change to many people rsquo;s work schedules and their reluctance to shop inside stores disrupted the entire convenience store model.
• With fewer people working and remaining at home, the demand for motor fuel declined significantly. Similar to many other local businesses, convenience stores have continued to face labor challenges and supply-chain issues.
• This month rsquo;s Special Report from Media Group Online will guide you through the dangerous curves and bumps in the road convenience stores have had to endure and the smoother road they are optimistic is their path into the future.