Keys to scaling up candy sales

• Position candy in the front or in a high-traffic aisle.
• Use secondary positions in foodservice or beverage areas.
• Place a multiple-vendor display on the candy aisle or by the door.

Samples = Sales

Offering samples of an item in your store can create an impulse purchase, a major factor in a number of strong C-store categories.

How independent C-stores can stay competitive

Consider what your competitors charge when setting prices. You can compete by lowering prices on some items and make up the losses by charging more on other items. Or try bundling a for-sale product with another item at regular price.

Drive sales at eye level

Keep your main product supply at eye level to watch them fly off the shelves.

Reach more customers with e-mail, for free

Simply collect business cards in a fishbowl and save their e-mail addresses. With a database, you can send promotional information, coupons and more — for free.

Grow sales with packaged discounts

Try up-selling customers by offering two bottles of water at a discount. It’s a proven method of success, particularly in summer months.

Keep it clean

A well-maintained bathroom can encourage more street traffic, and more money spent at the register.

Pump up merchandising to combat rising
fuel costs

With rising fuel costs and inflation, customers have less to spend in your store. That’s why merchandising has never been more important. Find easy and impactful merchandising tips at SamsClub.com/business.

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