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"In the world of convenience stores, where every slurp of a Slurpee and crunch of a chip tell a story, the winds of change are blowing stronger than ever. With each passing generation, the aisles of these beloved pit stops undergo a transformation, reflecting the evolving tastes, preferences and quirks of consumers."

Read on as Austin Burns reflects on the generational shifts in c-stores in the July issue of CSP.

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What a fantastic Day ☝🏽 at Texas Food & Fuel Association! We’re thrilled to catch up with old friends and make new connections.

Swing by Booth 407 and say hi — we can’t wait to see you!

"Collaborating with Adrian Cortes and Wawa was a big ask. Wawa boasts an incredibly loyal clientele, and our goal was to translate the essence of Wawa into the travel center space, ultimately enhancing the overall customer experience." —Austin Burns

Read more about how Wawa is expanding and our experience working with them here: https://americanbuildersquarterly.com/2024/adrian-cortes-wawa/

Want to work with us? Don't be shy, contact us here:
https://www.paragon4design.com/

Adrian Cortes Enables the Massive Expansion of Wawa - American Builders Quarterly Adrian Cortes returned to Wawa, where he used to stock shelves; now he’s building stores

A closer look at EZ Stop / Calloway Oil

Why is branding so important? It’s something that carries throughout your store and leaves a lasting impression.

What's what in Travel Center Design? Listen in as Darren Schulte and Michael Lawshe discuss these points and more.

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What Is In and What Is Out for Travel Center Design NATSO's Darren Schulte is prepared with all the answers to your travel center design choices.

Ready to take a chance? From updating a brand to canopy design, our experts can transform your store and drive SALES!

Find your favorite pair at booth 335 👋🏽

We sent these two off in their nicest bikinis to NAG Conference this week! Make sure you say hello 👋🏽

We are showing new team member Brad Eubank the ropes at his very first expo with us! Cheers to a great show, meeting awesome leaders in the industry, and enjoying the city 🥂🎲

PS We are at Booth 927

Bringing the 🤠’s to Florida. Come see us at booth 420 👋🏽

Our very own Davis McCauley digs into brand strategy and why it’s crucial to fully understand your brand and audience before taking the plunge 💍

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The Paragon team had the privilege spending the afternoon at Cook Children’s in Fort Worth to volunteer. Thank you to Erin McDonald for coordinating, showing us around, and being a beacon of light.

If you are able to donate, consider Cook Children’s Fort Worth and make a child’s day brighter.

https://foundation.cookchildrens.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=MainDonationForm

Check out the latest from Mike Lawshe on mentorship within our industry. Click below to read more!

https://www.qgdigitalpublishing.com/publication/?m=20858&i=726489&p=24&ver=html5

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Our team had a lot of fun working with Mike Lawson and Roasters Market! Check out this great article to see how it all turned out.

Roaster’s Market Builds Presence in Ada, Okla. - CStore Decisions Roaster’s Market, which celebrated its grand opening in 2020, brings an upmarket c-store experience to Ada, Okla. The 5,200-square-foot site features a welcoming atmosphere and an expansive rotisserie menu and coffee bar. It also provides a drive-through, online ordering and touch-free restrooms, ...

Congratulations to TravelCenters of America on their new travel center design!

PHOTO GALLERY: TravelCenters of America Debuts New Travel Center Design & Nationwide Site Upgrade Plan The retailer also launches The Kitchen, a new fast-casual dining experience.

Check out the latest from Mike Lawshe on his list for the top 10 significant changes we've seen within our industry this past year.

https://www.cspdailynews.com/technologyservices/10-retail-transformations-forced-pandemic?

10 Retail Transformations Forced by the Pandemic And why I’m tired of hearing about COVID-19

Back on home turf for the !! Stop by and chat with our team at Booth #172!

Texas Food & Fuel Association

FIRST SHOW BACK!

After a crazy 2020 we are excited to start the year off at the Gulf Coast Expo!
Make sure to stop by our booth and chat with Mike about any ideas you've had over the past year.

We look forward to seeing you!

We are excited to share that our friends at Travelers' Oasis Truck Stop in Jerome County, ID will be breaking ground on April 20th for their new 33,000 sqft truck stop plaza!

See below for more information!

"The Shape of Food Retailing in the New Normal 5: Roadside Retail"

Take a look at the link below to learn more from 65 global retail leaders and experts about the future of roadside retail!

http://scottannan.co.uk/download-our-paper/

Download our Paper - Scott Annan The paper features insights from 65 global retail leaders and experts and explores the need to quickly refocus business models on the needs of people and not vehicles.

"The Friendliest Travel Center in Texas"
What a fitting title for one of our friends in La Porte, TX at Pats Travel Center!

To hear more about where they started and where they are now, click the link and take a listen!

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Pats Travel Center

https://www.natso.com/topics/pats-travel-center-the-friendliest-travel-center-in-texas?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Emails&_zs=pSUUA&_zl=eDbV2

Pats Travel Center, the Friendliest Travel Center in Texas [Podcast] Pats Travel Center was recently remodeled to be bright and welcoming, offering more amenities for professional drivers and travelers.

We are excited to see one of our customers take the next steps in implementing the Safe Shop Assured certification throughout their 54 locations!

High's

To read more, click on the link below!

https://cstoredecisions.com/2021/03/08/highs-to-be-awarded-safe-shop-assured-certification/

High’s to be Awarded Safe Shop Assured Certification - CStore Decisions Today’s consumers have many choices when seeking convenient solutions for food and fuel. In order to stand out and cultivate loyalty, retailers must meet high expectations for cleanliness and safety. But it takes more than consistent ex*****on. Much of the hard work happens behind the scenes, and ...

Working with John Koch and his team at Rusty Lantern Markets has been wonderful every step of the way.

We look forward to continue to work along side Rusty Lantern Markets and what the next few years have to offer for them!

https://cstoredecisions.com/2021/03/03/rusty-lantern-markets-offers-local-stop/

Rusty Lantern Markets Offers Local Stop - CStore Decisions A global pandemic hasn’t slowed Rusty Lantern Markets’ expansion plans in the Northeast. In 2020, the Brunswick, Maine-based c-store chain opened three locations — one new build and two acquisitions — bringing its total store count to 18 sites in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. In 20...

We've enjoyed working along side Sean Register, president of Port Fuel Center, and his team on his project in Savannah, GA! We cannot wait to see it up and running this Summer!

Click the link below to listen to Sean talk with Amy Toner and Darren Schulte about this exciting project!

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https://www.natso.com/podcast?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Emails&_zs=TMmla&_zl=FGHT2

The Truck Stops Here Podcast It is a disruptive time in the truckstop business, but NATSO’s The Truck Stops Here podcast is packed with ideas to propel your business into the future.

10 suggestions to help you navigate through the changes caused by the pandemic.

Click below to learn more from Mike Lawshe!

https://www.cspdailynews.com/technologyservices/10-retail-transformations-forced-pandemic

10 Retail Transformations Forced by the Pandemic And why I’m tired of hearing about COVID-19

Register at the link below for Thursday's retailer-only webinar to learn more about Safe Shop with Frank Beard and Michael Lawshe!

https://cstoredecisions.com/2020/12/03/safe-shop-certification-help-brand-stand-out/

Webinar: How Safe Shop Certification Can Help Your Brand Stand Out - December 17 Thursday, December 17, 2020 2 pm ET / 11 am PT     Concerns around store safety are at an all-time high, but the fact is that it’s always mattered. Nobody sets out with the intention of visiting a store that makes them feel uncertain about their well-being. The challenge is one of communication....

"Uncertainty is the real enemy here. It's an especially serious problem in 2020, but the truth is it was always an issue - and will continue to be so long after the pandemic ends." - Frank Beard

Check out the article by Frank Beard on why the safety of your employees and your customers is so important now just now, but in the future.

https://cstoredecisions.com/2020/11/19/why-safe-shop-certification-is-needed/

Why Safe Shop Certification Is Needed - CStore Decisions As a consumer, it’s not easy to determine a retailer’s commitment to store safety. You want to trust that the store is cleaned, sanitized and safe. You want to know that the person scanning your snacks and beverages didn’t come to work sick — and that they have the support to stay home if th...

Want to learn more about how the Safe Shop Assured certification can help your brand stand out? Register at the link below to hear Frank Beard and Mike Lawshe go more in depth about the program.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/convenience-store-decisions_event-registration-activity-6740665210731925504-k-7H

CStore Decisions on LinkedIn: Event Registration As a customer, how do you know if you’re walking into a store that does the right things? As a retailer, how do you communicate to customers—and potential...

Congratulations to Davis Oil on their new flagship store!

Despite the pandemic and adversity that came along with it, the outcome was worth it!

Thank you for choosing us to work with you on this project!

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/davis-oil_c-store-rebuild-activity-6740272929453469696-sC9M

Davis Oil on LinkedIn: C-Store rebuild We opened the doors to a brand-new C-Store rebuild here in Battle Creek, MI last week and we are reminded that even through a pandemic our nation is resilient...

Hear from Greg Ehrlich of FriendShip Kitchen on why they chose to receive the Safe Shop Assured certification.

Safe Shop on LinkedIn: Why FriendShip Kitchen Earned Safe Shop Assured Certification Want to see Safe Shop in action? Let's take a look at Ohio-based FriendShip Kitchen and hear why they pursued Safe Shop Assured certification....