What’s Driving Convenience Store Distribution Right Now: Spring 2026 Trends to Watch

What’s Driving Convenience Store Distribution Right Now: Spring 2026 Trends to Watch

Convenience store distributors are entering spring 2026 in a market that demands speed, precision, and flexibility. As c-store operators recalibrate their strategies — spending less on fuel dependence and more on inside-store performance — the pressure on distribution partners to deliver the right products, at the right time, in the right quantities has never been […]

Slotting Optimization: Warehouse Slotting Software Guide for ROI-Driven Teams

Slotting Optimization: Warehouse Slotting Software Guide for ROI-Driven Teams

Slotting optimization for faster ROI You walk the floor and you can feel it: the extra steps, the traffic jams, the “Where did that SKU go?” questions. Slotting optimization is a simple idea with a big payoff. Put the right items in the right places so people walk less, pick faster, and make fewer mistakes. […]

Real-Time Visibility in Logistics: How to Transform Warehouse and Transport Management

Real-Time Visibility in Logistics: How to Transform Warehouse and Transport Management

Real-Time Visibility for Logistics Wins A truck is late, a customer is asking questions, and your team is guessing. That feeling is common. Real-Time Visibility helps you stop guessing and start seeing what is happening right now across your warehouse and transport work. When you can see live order status, live inventory, and live shipment […]

How to Reduce Inventory Shrink in CS Distribution (2026 Spring Guide)

How to Reduce Inventory Shrink in CS Distribution (2026 Spring Guide)

Inventory shrink remains one of the most expensive operational challenges in convenience store distribution. In a high-volume, low-margin environment, even small discrepancies between recorded and actual inventory can significantly impact profitability. For convenience distributors managing thousands of SKUs, fresh products, and frequent route deliveries, shrink is not just an accounting issue — it’s a margin […]

Top Fulfillment Mistakes Hurting Warehouse Productivity

Top Fulfillment Mistakes Hurting Warehouse Productivity

Introduction In today’s competitive market, warehouse efficiency can make or break your supply chain operations. Even small inefficiencies can cascade into significant productivity losses, impacting your bottom line and customer satisfaction. For warehouse and supply chain professionals looking to optimize their operations, identifying and addressing common fulfillment mistakes is crucial. According to the 2024 Warehouse […]

Powering the Digital C-Store Era with Smarter Distribution Technology

Powering the Digital C-Store Era with Smarter Distribution Technology

Every year, Convenience Store News surveys the industry’s leading executives to find out where technology investment is headed. Their 2026 report delivers a clear verdict: convenience store operators are putting customer-facing technology first. Loyalty programs, digital experiences, personalization, and AI are dominating agendas across the channel — and operators who move fastest are pulling ahead. That’s […]

How Real-Time Rate Shopping Saves Thousands Per Month

How Real-Time Rate Shopping Saves Thousands Per Month

Discover how Varsity’s real-time rating helps shippers control transportation spend Although the supply chain industry evolves constantly, shipping costs continue to be one of its biggest sources of uncertainty. Major national carriers like UPS and FedEx have shifted towards dynamic pricing models that adjust based on real-time network conditions, causing shipping rates to fluctuate more […]