Notes on running a smarter store.
Practical writing on wholesale buying, pricing, and the back office — from the team building StoreQueue.
How independent convenience stores order from distributors in 2026
August 10, 2026 — Phone calls, fax, rep visits, portals, and ordering apps — how c-store wholesale ordering actually works in 2026, and what to look for if you’re ready to modernize.
How to compare wholesale prices across your distributors
August 13, 2026 — Unit-of-measure traps, case-pack math, and effective versus list price — a practical guide to comparing distributor prices honestly, with or without software.
The back-office checklist for independent stores
August 16, 2026 — Price book, margins, bookkeeping, time clock, sales reports — the complete checklist of what back-office software should cover for an independent store.
Choosing a POS setup for a gas station or c-store
August 18, 2026 — Registers versus back office, price book sync, lottery and fuel, and the integration questions to ask before you commit to a POS setup for a convenience store.