Competition - NATSO

02-13-2023 by NATSO Truckstops and Travel Plazas Work to Stand Out Amidst Increased Competition

Today鈥檚 travelers and professional drivers have more choices than ever along the interstate, and truckstop and travel plaza operators can grow and retain business by knowing who their customers are, understanding what they need and building in convenience.

鈥淭en to 12 years ago, we started seeing more and more c-stores on the interstate, specifically chains. Then those locations transitioned to travel centers,鈥� said Darren Schulte, NATSO鈥檚 vice president of membership.

Truckstop Business

02-13-2023

09-01-2017 by NATSO Drugstores Are Offering Increased Competition to Truckstops

More and more businesses are expanding their services and creeping into territory that was once served primarily by the truckstop and travel plaza industry. Throughout the year, Stop Watch is […]

09-01-2017

06-30-2017 by NATSO Increased Competition: Battling Big Box Retailers

More and more businesses are expanding their services and creeping into territory that was once served primarily by the truckstop and travel plaza industry. Throughout the year, Stop Watch is […]

Truckstop Business

06-30-2017

05-01-2017 by NATSO Increased Competition: Understanding Digital Disruptors

E-commerce is on the rise and it is having a wide-ranging ripple effect on retailers and shoppers alike. Not only is e-commerce shaping what customers buy inside of physical retail locations, but it is also changing the supply chain, traffic patterns and the needs of over-the-road drivers while also increasing customers鈥� expectations of convenience.

Truckstop Business

05-01-2017

03-01-2017 by NATSO INCREASED COMPETITION: Keeping an Eye on Truck Terminals And Dealerships

More and more businesses are expanding their services and creeping into territory that was once served primarily by the truckstop and travel plaza industry. Throughout the year, Stop Watch is […]

03-01-2017

01-01-2017 by NATSO Increased Truckstop Competition: Who are the Threats?

More and more businesses are expanding their services and creeping into territory that was once served primarily by the truckstop and travel plaza industry. Interstate convenience stores are adding diesel […]

Truckstop Business

01-01-2017

03-01-2016 by NATSO 15 Consumer Trends Shaping Retail Operations Today And in the Future from Coca Cola [Infographic]

Being in the retail business, consumer trends greatly shape the truckstop and travel plaza business. During NATSO鈥檚 fall board meeting, Coca-Cola shared these key consumer trends. Truckstop operators should read them and take note on how they will impact their business鈥攂oth today and five years from now.

03-01-2016