Gander, a company that specializes in food waste management, has announced a partnership with C-Store Collective, an industry leader in convenience store strategy. Damien Corcoran, the Chief Operating Officer at Gander, expressed excitement about the collaboration and praised C-Store Collective’s market presence and ability to strategically structure convenience stores for optimal service and profitability.
The partnership between Gander and C-Store Collective aims to leverage the strengths of both companies by combining their expertise in food waste management with C-Store Collective’s market presence. The ultimate goal is to drive efficiency, improve profits, and increase sales while helping shoppers navigate the cost of living crisis and prevent food waste.
Jonathan Rons, Co-Founder of C-Store Collective, emphasized the importance of Gander’s solution in driving sustainability and reducing food waste for retailers. By partnering with Gander, C-Store Collective will provide retailers with Ganderlytics, a powerful analytical tool that helps track their performance in selling reduced food. This collaboration strengthens their existing relationship with Gander and positions them as the go-to contact for the convenience channel, helping clients solve waste reduction challenges while ensuring compliance with regulations.
Claire Goddard, Marketing Manager at Pricewatch shared her positive experience working with Gander through C-Store Collective. Partnering with Gander has revolutionized their sell-through rate and waste reduction since 2021. By selling over 260,551 reductions and increasing their sell-through rate by 51%, Pricewatch has benefited from strategic guidance from C-Store Collective. The Gander app has helped customers save money on reduced items while reducing food waste by 177 tonnes of CO2 – showcasing their commitment to sustainability and enhancing operational efficiency while improving customer satisfaction.
