WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED: TRENDS IN CANOPY DESIGN FOR YOUR SERVICE STATION

Posted by CTM Staff on October 14, 2015

Benefits and considerations when installing a service station canopy.

When building a gas station, many owners debate whether or not they should include a canopy as part of the design.

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Topics: Current Trends, Design, Gas and Petroleum Stations

FROM ICKY TO INVITING: WASHROOM TRENDS TO DRIVE TRAFFIC TO YOUR C-STORE

Posted by CTM Staff on October 07, 2015

Modern bathrooms make a fresh impression with customers. 

Until recently, the gas station washroom served a strictly utilitarian role. They were simple, plain, nothing flashy. Yet, with neglect, many had developed a reputation for being grungy – something to avoid except in the case of extreme emergency (particularly among female customers).

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Topics: Current Trends, Design, C-Store and Quick-Service, Gas and Petroleum Stations

THE 1, 2, 3's OF INTERIOR SIGNAGE.

Posted by CTM Staff on September 23, 2015
Convenience stores are about quickness.

Nothing personal... but your customers generally want to find what they're looking for - and get in and out as fast as possible! This is why interior signage is so important. Especially in stores with a large and diverse product offering.

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Topics: Current Trends, Design, C-Store and Quick-Service, Gas and Petroleum Stations, Commercial and Retail

FIVE C-STORE TRENDS YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO IGNORE!

Posted by CTM Staff on September 08, 2015
Giving your customers what they want!

At one time, if your C-store had pop, chips, magazines, jerky and a handful of microwaveable sandwiches – you had most of your bases covered.

But there has been a noticeable shift in consumer demand in recent years. 

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Topics: Current Trends, Design, C-Store and Quick-Service