Creative Concepts: Fuel Buying from Self-Checkout? This Brand is Already Doing It
When IT Director, Skip Potter, drew up his “cashierless” c-store concept for Maplefields convenience stores, he took every opportunity to reduce “friction”... Read More
Charging Ahead: Gas Station Brand Finds Success with EV Charging
When you drive by a Maplefields location in Northern New England, you’ll see a clean, well-maintained gas station and convenience store with... Read More
Building a Team: Fighting Turnover and Creating Loyal Employees
One of the greatest challenges of the convenience store industry is staffing. Turnover can be high and hiring can be difficult. The... Read More
All-In: Why this C-store Brand Chooses the Same Provider for POS & Dispensers
The point-of-sale system is the nerve center of any convenience store, but for Maplefields it is truly the nexus of all their... Read More
Intelligent Investing: Why Encore Fuel Dispensers are Cheaper to Own
One of the first questions Maplefields considers when buying equipment surrounds the total cost of ownership. The lower the total cost of ownership, the faster it is to make back your investment. For Maplefields’ IT Director, Skip Potter, that’s the key to his purchasing decisions.
Perfecting EMV: Compliant C-store Brand Offers Valuable Upgrade Advice
While some c-store operations are scrambling to beat the April 2021 outdoor EMV deadline, the folks at Maplefields in Northern New England... Read More
Convenience Crystal Ball: What’s Next for the C-store Industry?
The convenience store industry is in a constant state of invention and reinvention. “A convenience store used to be just a gas... Read More
Foodservice Success: This C-store Claims the Best Breakfast in Town
Foodservice has become a mainstay for convenience stores trying to entice gas guzzling customers to come inside the store for a bite... Read More
More than a Store: Creating a Customer Experience with Technology
The best convenience stores don’t just serve snacks and gas, they serve an experience and Maplefields is no different. “I have people... Read More
Early Innovator: Pioneering the C-Store Drive-Thru
For decades, Square One Markets, in Eastern Pennsylvania, has seen in-store sales steadily grow, but often times, the customers don’t even set... Read More