Convenience Store Value Chain

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Manufacturer     Distributor     Retailer     Consumer

    A retailer's function is to make available many products consumer need. In the convenience store arena the major needs stem around the automobile. One main item sold at a convenience store is fuel. Retailers fill the needs of the driver of the automobile. The inside store sales include tobacco, beverages, candy, sandwiches, food service, snacks, general merchandise, etc. Retailers spend money to create locations where people have access to their products. They are there to serve the needs of consumers.