Retail

Blue Stone Strategy Group has deep knowledge in convenience store and travel center operations. We conduct a series of analysis looking inside and outside of the physical store. Inside, we focus on floor layout, product sections, staffing, and vender optimization to ensure the store was maximizing its potential for profit.

Using proprietary gas and cigarette pricing techniques, we trained managers to optimize their market pricing potential and Tribal tax advantages. Our team also provides branded vs. non-branded comparison analysis, and can help negotiate contracts with suppliers.

Case Study

Blue Stone led a series of performance improvement initiatives for two travel center locations that resulted in an 80 percent increase – a nearly $2 million per month increase in top line revenue for our Tribal client. We also implemented an non-branded gas offering, and rationalized cigarette prices to increase bottom line profits 10 percent. We investigated and facilitated in bringing a national food franchise to bolster store food offerings.

Over the course of six months, our team worked with the store management to drive home complete store layout redesign, new staffing policy and vendor consolidation.