How Small Operator Raymond Huff Stayed Open with Sales Down 80%
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AUSTIN, Texas, and LAKEWOOD, Colo., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ StrasGlobal s new resource for independent convenience store operators, Resources for Retailers, and
Raymond Huff,
President of HJB Convenience Corporation, share an independent retailer s story of persistence and the course of action he took to stay in business with the Payroll Protection Programs (PPP1, PPP2), and Employee Retention Credit (ERC) funding.
Russell s Convenience Stores
According to Ray Huff who operates c-stores in downtown Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Detroit, My convenience stores in downtown Denver saw a sales drop 80% or more since March 2020. But with PPP and ERC funding, I have been able to pay my employees and keep 16 locations open. My message to all small operators like me is that it s not too late. You have to be aggressive reaching out to make sure you