“The Art of Convenience is on a mission to educate and support convenience store retailers, helping them identify ways to maximize their revenue potential. Highlighting unique ideas and products, identifying  innovative programs and creating a community of collaboration, all with a goal in mind of helping us to become the very best version of ourselves.”

About Me

Hello there, I’m Allison Chapman. Let me put my more than 30 years in the convenience store industry to work for you. With a focus on increased profitability and customer retention in a fast-paced, ever-evolving industry, it is my mission to help your store be anything but ordinary. I am all about empowering store operators to make educated decisions that affect their bottom line. This site is a platform to present fresh ideas and information to encourage you to view your store through a new lens of possibilities. As a supply chain professional, I want to present innovative solutions to assist you in identifying ways to set yourself apart from the crowd.

Featuring:

  • Hot new products, as well as tried and true programs, proven to be successful with other independent convenience store operators
  • Ideas for expanding your grab and go meal options
  • Ways to maximize your revenue per square foot through category management and merchandising opportunities
  • Equipment trends and sources for beverages, food cases and warmers, open air coolers, gondolas, signage and other equipment needs
  • Insider advice from industry movers, shakers, and innovators, without having to leave your store


Together, we can paint a healthier, increasingly profitable future for your location, through the Art of Convenience

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Disclaimer

As a reminder, the content on this page is strictly my opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any organizations that I am affiliated with. It is for informational purposes and not considered an official statement on anyone’s behalf.