The 2024 Cenex Retail Marketing & Operations Guide is your digital resource for the most up-to-date information for all branded locations. Everything each store needs to succeed can be found in this guide!
Category Archives: General
One Month Remaining to Submit FY’23 Ad Share Claims
Only one month remains to submit Ad Share claims to utilize FY’23 Ad Share funds. As a reminder, all invoices must be dated prior to September 1, 2023, and all claims must be submitted by September 30, 2023, to qualify for reimbursement. Any invoices with a date of September 1, 2023, or later will be reimbursed […]
Mystery Shop Round Coming to a Close
The current round of Cenex® Retail Excellence Daily (RED) inspections are scheduled to be completed on September 30. These evaluations assist in identifying strengths and areas for improvement at each site – giving you the information you need to better position yourself against the competition.
Hometown Pride 2.0 Winner Announced
The Cenex brand, in partnership with Pinnacle Cooperative in Stanley, N.D., has awarded Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports a $25,000 Hometown Pride grant. The organization was selected for its commitment to building more inclusive communities through its work to help those who are differently abled to participate in sports and recreational activities.
POS Compatibility Changes – POS End of Life Fees
Effective September 1, 2023, sites operating on any of the expired hardware listed below are subject to a monthly POS End of Life Fee. All impacted parents and sites have received multiple letters over the past year.
FY’23 Ad Share Coming to a Close
Fiscal Year 2024 is right around the corner! This means you have 2 months remaining to submit Ad Share claims to utilize FY’23 Ad Share funds. As a reminder, all invoices must be dated prior to September 1, 2023, and all claims must be submitted to cenexadshare@chsinc.com by September 30, 2023, to qualify for reimbursement. Any […]
POS Compatibility Changes – Less Than 1 Month Remaining
There is less than 1 month remaining until certain hardware for Pinnacle, Triple E and Gasboy will no longer be supported. Sites operating on any of the expired hardware listed below are subject to a monthly POS End of Life Fee starting September 2023. All impacted parents and sites have received multiple letters over the […]
RED Inspections Halfway Through
The current round of Cenex® Retail Excellence Daily (RED) Inspections is scheduled to be completed on September 30. Locations that score 90% or higher will receive a passing score. Locations scoring below 90% can earn points back for incorrect elements via the Inquiry Process. All inquiries must be submitted by October 31 to receive an updated score.
Another Successful CENEXPO!
Thank you to everyone who attended CENEXPO 2023! This year, we had more than 150 attendees and 70 vendors on-site for the two days chock-full of education, networking, and fun.
RED Inquiry Submission Notable Updates
We are a month into the current round of Cenex® Retail Excellence Daily (RED) Inspections. These evaluations assist in identifying strengths and areas for improvement at each site – giving you the information you need to better position yourself against the competition. As a reminder, all Mystery Shops will be completed by September 30, 2023.








