During the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, the average purchase at convenience stores in the U.S. rose by nearly 10%, according to CSP Magazine. A new whitepaper on the future of convenience stores urges dealers to “preserve and amplify that neighborhood feel” as a strategy for sustaining and expanding their businesses in a post-COVID era. A new report suggests how convenience stores can expand their market reach
Paul Nair, Founder of Savi Provisions, announced a new concept. UPop (short for Urban Provisions Offering Petroleum), will be a high end food and beverage concept located in a new to Georgia gas station Arco.
Located in the former Golden Buddha space, UPop will offer chef driven prepared foods, beer, wine and liquor. It will also include a bistro offering small plates.
According to Nair, "This will be a higher end experience. We are intentionally not using traditional convenience store items or big name brands. The goal is to offer a highly curated selection."