Sales volume reaches $234 billion in convenience store industry
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Sales volume of the convenience store industry reached $234 billion in 1999, according to the National Assn of Convenience Stores. Leading the sales are the categories of motor fuels with $15.7 billion in sales and foodservice with $13.6 billion. On-site prepared foods posted $24.1% of foodservice sales, followed by hot dispensed beverages at 24.3%, cold dispensed beverages at 21.5% and frozen dispensed beverages contributed 17.9% to the category.
Publication Name: Creative
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0737-5883
Year: 2000
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Meritage and Meijer break ground on prototype Wendy's combination store
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Meritage Hospitality Group has formed a joint venture with Meijer Inc to develop a protype combination store aimed at providing customers with the utmost service and convenience. The store will consist of a 3,500-sq-ft gas station and convenience store operated by Meijer and a 3,400-sq-ft restaurant and drive-through offering Wendy's hamburgers that will be operated by Meritage. The combination store will be situated in Grand Rapids, MI.
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ISSN: 0737-5883
Year: 1999
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BP Amoco unveils new global brand and radical update of retail sites
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BP Amoco has launched a new global brand and convenience store, referred to as BP Connect, that features in-store Internet kiosks for maps and directions, speed payment options, and online access at the pump. BP Connect stores will have a modern, energetic look, using BP's colors of green and yellow, and design that includes wide, open aisles, consumer- friendly layout, and large plate-glass windows.
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Subject: Business
ISSN: 0737-5883
Year: 2000
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