http://community.csdecisions.net/ Convenience Store Decisions Community Forum: CSD Forums en Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:43:45 +0000 http://community.csdecisions.net/topic/40#post-63 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:50:01 +0000 jimt 63@http://community.csdecisions.net/ <p>I am looking for the best way to monitor sales of instant lottery tickets, how to prevent loss on these tickets. We have an instant lottery key on the register but any suggestions on monitoring to make sure that there are no tickets being stolen would help.<br /> Thank you. </p> http://community.csdecisions.net/topic/35#post-54 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:44:28 +0000 sjmb2bSolutionsLLCcom 54@http://community.csdecisions.net/ <p>There are three basic ways you can try:</p> <p>1) Get a wholesaler to carry your product. This is not an easy process as they are likely already carrying a similar product and given their economics they will not be anxious to carry another line unless if offer some form of differentiation. It also generally involves paying some placement fees.</p> <p>2) You can hire a broker to rep. your product. The National Association of C-Stores (NACS) has a list of brokers via its membership directory. If you are not a member you can join for $750 per year.</p> <p>3) You can use the direct sell model to larger chains in your area. If the chain accepts the product, they may request that their primary distributor carry it. </p> http://community.csdecisions.net/topic/35#post-51 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:00:43 +0000 felicity 51@http://community.csdecisions.net/ <p>I work for a small novelty nut company and we are looking to expand. How do we get our products into convenience stores on a large scale? Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks </p> http://community.csdecisions.net/topic/30#post-46 Sun, 04 May 2008 11:14:17 +0000 mtanderson219 46@http://community.csdecisions.net/ <p>If you are looking for a site analyst or c-store consultant, check out Complete Business Consulting or its COmplete Consulting? They are Outstanding ... their website is <a href="http://www.completebusinessconsulting.com" rel="nofollow">www.completebusinessconsulting.com</a> ... hope this helps .. good luck ! </p> http://community.csdecisions.net/topic/32#post-45 Fri, 02 May 2008 13:07:13 +0000 YASWAAR 45@http://community.csdecisions.net/ <p>HI,<br /> MY QUESTION IS ABOUT CIG PIRICING. WHAT IS THE STANDARD WAY TO FIGURE OUT WHAT THE RETAIL PRICE OF CIGS SHOULD BE?<br /> PLUS, HOW IS IT THAT SOME RETAILERS CAN SELL THE SAME CIG AT A MUCH LOWER PRICE THEN I CAN WHEN THEY ARE JUST A MILE DOWN THE ROAD? CAN YOU TAKE THE REBATES BACK FROM THE CIG COMPANY OFF YOUR INVOICED PRICE TO FIGURE OUT YOU STATE MINIMUMS...CAN ANYONE CLEAR THIS UP.<br /> THANKS </p> http://community.csdecisions.net/topic/30#post-43 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:48:27 +0000 tggreeniv 43@http://community.csdecisions.net/ <p>What are the basic demographics of an averagely successful<br /> cstore and who is a good site analyst for hire.<br /> Thanks </p> http://community.csdecisions.net/topic/28#post-39 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 06:19:20 +0000 keithsgpellc 39@http://community.csdecisions.net/ <p>I would like to know how i can sell items/products to convenience/gas station's in Texas. please let me know if theres any distributor available to contact. </p>