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Dover Operating Companies to Showcase Innovative Technologies at Leading Convenience and Fuel Retail Trade Show
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dover (NYSE: DOV) today announced that several of its operating companies will present a broad range of innovative solutions at the upcoming National Association of Convenience Stores Trade Show ("NACS Show") and Petroleum Equipment Institute Convention ("PEI Convention") – the premier convenience-store and retail-fueling industry event in the United States – from October 14-17, 2025, in Chicago, IL. With over 152,000 stores serving more than 160 million customers daily, the convenience retail industry continues to evolve rapidly, driven by opportunities in clean energy, advanced retail fueling, digital software platforms, foodservice, refrigeration and vehicle wash solutions. At the 2025 NACS Show and PEI Convention, Dover's operating companies will highlight their latest technologies, services and innovations designed to help convenience-store operators and retailers improve efficiency, meet shifting consumer demands and prepare for the future of energy and retail. [...]
The Food Retailer’s Guide to Holiday Merchandising for Inflation-Wary Shoppers
The holiday season is right around the corner, but your shoppers are worried about more than dry turkey and overcooked stuffing. A whopping 86% of US adults name the cost of groceries as a source of stress in their lives, according to the latest research. In fact, the cost of groceries ranks higher than any other financial stressor, and it’s impacting shopper behavior. This isn’t breaking news to food retailers. Inflation was one of the hottest topics at this year’s IDDBA show, with presenters from every corner of the industry exploring consumer sentiment about rising prices. We captured a few key takeaways to help food retailers better prepare for the holidays with merchandising that captures the attention of inflation-wary shoppers. How Can Food Retailers Appeal to Budget-Conscious Shoppers This Holiday Season? There’s no doubt that shoppers are feeling the [...]
3 Merchandising Tips to Connect With Meal Planning Shoppers
Meal planning is here to stay, and it presents a big opportunity for food retailers. Between inflation and economic uncertainty, shoppers are increasingly budget-conscious. That means more strategic purchasing, more planning around meals, and more [...]
How to Attract Inflation-Wary Shoppers With Foodservice at Food Retail
Rising costs and inflation are shaping shopper behavior. Since the pandemic, there has been a shift toward meal planning, meal prepping and dining at home that puts food retailers in a good position to win [...]
Merchandising Tips to Attract Health-Conscious Shoppers
Most shoppers are looking for healthful, nutritious options when it comes to prepared meals and deli foodservice items. In fact, 2 out of 3 shoppers report they put at least some focus into finding healthy [...]
How to Drive Traffic By Merchandising Your Store’s Signature Items
Offering a unique signature item is a great way to build your brand. In theory, your store’s signature foodservice item (like a rotisserie chicken, a sandwich or a pizza) drives traffic. It’s craveable, so shoppers [...]