Convenience Retailing University
February 24-26, 2025
JW MarriottNashville, TN

CRU News

Dispensed Beverages Category Manager of the Year Award

Love's Holly MacFarlane Takes Home Dispensed Beverages Category Manager of the Year Award

By Chuck Ullie on Apr. 08, 2024

Her forecasted trends include perceived better-for-you flavors and drinks at convenience stores, such as flavored teas, lemonades, energy lemonades and energy drinks.


Category Manager of the Year Award

MAPCO's Beth Barron Wins Category Manager of the Year Award for Behind the Counter

By Diane Adam on Apr. 05, 2024

Barron has more than 20 years of experience in convenience.

Love's Holly MacFarlane Takes Home Dispensed Beverages Category Manager of the Year Award

By Chuck Ullie on Apr. 08, 2024

Her forecasted trends include perceived better-for-you flavors and drinks at convenience stores, such as flavored teas, lemonades, energy lemonades and energy drinks.

MAPCO's Beth Barron Wins Manager of the Year Award for Behind the Counter

By Diane Adam on Apr. 05, 2024

Barron has more than 20 years of experience in convenience.

Is Self-Checkout the Problem or the Solution?

By Rachel Gignac on Mar. 19, 2024

Retailers from High’s and Refuel share opposing opinions.

Podcast: How MAPCO Adjusts to Change During Times of Transition

By Abbey Lewis on Mar. 19, 2024

Damian Wyatt, director of merchandise sales and category management at MAPCO Express, Franklin, Tennessee, talks about how he keeps his team feeling safe and motivated, with an eye on growth, amidst great transition.