--- title: Independent Retailer Blog | Merchandising description: Merchandising | Stay up to date on the latest in the convenience store industry! From trends to industry news to new products, we have it all. Subscribe today! --- [![RBG CS Logo](https://blog.royalbuying.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RBG%20CS%20Logo.png?width=250&height=84&name=RBG%20CS%20Logo.png "RBG CS Logo")](https://blog.royalbuying.com/) Open main menu Close main menu - [Blog](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog) - [Join](https://share.hsforms.com/19kvTUXLxQg2DzdlaeeRwwgc32r1) # Independent Retailer Blog Welcome to RBG's Independent Retailer Blog! Here you will find the latest in the convenience store industry including news from our vendor partners, industry news, trends, new products, events and more. Subscribe today to receive email updates with the latest news and updates instantly!  Select Category 2021 Olympics Advertising Airheads Albanese Confectionery AllOver Media Annabelle Candy Awards Bazooka Candy Beef Jerky Beverage BIC BIC Lighters Big League Chew Brother Mobile C-Store Services Candy Candy Data Carmex CBD CBD Beverages CBD Living CBD Water Chewy Candy Clif Bar CoolerTags Facility Services Foodservice Ford Gum Fruittella General Merchandising good2grow Gum Gummy Bears Health & Beauty Products Hi-Chew Innovation Kellogg's Keurig Dr Pepper Lil' Drug Store Marketing Meat Snacks Mentos Merchandising Merchandising Options Mints Mondelez Morinaga America New Products Oberto Perfetti Van Melle Plant Based Products Prairie City Bakery Pringles Promotions Salty Snacks Simply Beverages Snacks Taki's Technology Top Sku's Travel Size Unifirst Virginia Label Warheads Wonderful Pistachios Posts about: ## Merchandising [Merchandising,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/merchandising) [General Merchandising,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/general-merchandising) [BIC Lighters,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/bic-lighters) [BIC](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/bic) ### [Why BIC® Lighters Are a Must-Have for Convenience Stores](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/why-bic-lighters-are-a-must-have-for-convenience-stores) Mar 23, 2026, 12:33:15 PM ![BIC - Safety](https://blog.royalbuying.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BIC%20-%20Safety.png?width=456&height=456&name=BIC%20-%20Safety.png) Convenience store shoppers rely on stores to carry everyday essentials—and BIC® lighters remain one of the most trusted products in the category. Known for their quality, reliability, and safety, BIC lighters are a staple item that continues to perform well in convenience retail. For store owners, stocking BIC lighters means offering customers a recognizable brand they already trust while driving consistent repeat purchases. ![Lauren Zahakaylo](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/94b6d828f334a754e3dd8dc2d72ff5d9) [Lauren Zahakaylo](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/author/lauren-zahakaylo) [Read More](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/why-bic-lighters-are-a-must-have-for-convenience-stores) ![](https://blog.royalbuying.com/hubfs/04%20Kellanova%20Blog%202%20Image.png) [Kellogg's,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/kelloggs) [Snacks,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/snacks) [Salty Snacks,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/salty-snacks) [Merchandising Options,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/merchandising-options) [Merchandising](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/merchandising) ### [The Art of Merchandising: Insights from Kellanova®](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/the-art-of-merchandising-insights-from-kellanova) Apr 7, 2025, 8:17:02 AM In the bustling world of convenience stores (C-Stores), the art of placement and promotion is everything. With customers spending an average of just 2.32 minutes in the store, every second and every product placement counts. Below are optimal merchandising strategies that could revolutionize the way C-Stores operate. ![Lauren Zahakaylo](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/94b6d828f334a754e3dd8dc2d72ff5d9) [Lauren Zahakaylo](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/author/lauren-zahakaylo) [Read More](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/the-art-of-merchandising-insights-from-kellanova) ![](https://blog.royalbuying.com/hubfs/Kelloggs%20Image-4.jpg) [Kellogg's,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/kelloggs) [Merchandising Options,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/merchandising-options) [Merchandising](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/merchandising) ### [High Traffic Merchandising Options from Kellogg’s!](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/high-traffic-merchandising-options-from-kelloggs) Jul 29, 2021, 10:01:08 AM Hey, Look over here! Did you know that sales and profits increase by up to 15 to 20% by placing top selling impulse items in a secondary location?! ![Lauren Zahakaylo](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/94b6d828f334a754e3dd8dc2d72ff5d9) [Lauren Zahakaylo](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/author/lauren-zahakaylo) [Read More](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/high-traffic-merchandising-options-from-kelloggs) #### Our Company - [About Us](https://landing.royalbuying.com/about-us) - [Become a Vendor](https://share.hsforms.com/103F54SycQTad3k0s6NDfYgc32r1) - [Advertise With Us](https://share.hsforms.com/103F54SycQTad3k0s6NDfYgc32r1) #### Questions - [FAQ's](https://landing.royalbuying.com/faqs) - [Member Benefits](https://landing.royalbuying.com/member-benefits) - [Join RBG](https://share.hsforms.com/19kvTUXLxQg2DzdlaeeRwwgc32r1) #### Stay Up To Date - [Blog](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/rbgclubservices) - [LinkedIn](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/www.linkedin.com/company/rbg-club-services) ### Subscribe to Our Marketing Follow us on Facebook Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on Twitter