A statistical study on energy performance of U.S. convenience stores: Investigation of factors and bench marking on store energy use
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.10.018
Abstract: Abstract Convenience stores are known to have higher Energy Use Intensities (EUIs) than most other commercial building types. However, convenience store energy performance analyses have not been systematically investigated. Moreover, current national convenience store benchmarks… read more here.
Keywords: convenience; energy performance; energy; convenience stores ... See more keywords
Assessment of the nutrition environment in rural counties in the Deep South
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DOI: 10.1017/jns.2018.18
Abstract: The nutrition environment, including food store type, may influence dietary choices, which in turn can affect risk of obesity and related chronic diseases such as CHD, diabetes and cancer. The objective of the present study… read more here.
Keywords: nutrition environment; nutrition; convenience stores; grocery ... See more keywords
Associations between home and school neighbourhood food environments and adolescents’ fast-food and sugar-sweetened beverage intakes: findings from the Olympic Regeneration in East London (ORiEL) Study
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DOI: 10.1017/s1368980018001477
Abstract: Abstract Objective To examine associations between availability of fast-food restaurants and convenience stores in the home and school neighbourhoods, considered separately and together, and adolescents’ fast-food and sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intakes. Design Cross-sectional observational study.… read more here.
Keywords: fast food; adolescents fast; home school; food ... See more keywords
Development of a restroom cleaning system for convenience stores
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DOI: 10.1080/01691864.2022.2130710
Abstract: ABSTRACT Toilet cleaning is an unhygienic task, and automation of this task is required, particularly in convenience stores. In this study, we propose a toilet cleaning system consisting of a toilet bowl for reducing urine… read more here.
Keywords: system; toilet; toilet bowl; cleaning ... See more keywords
Development of XYZ stage-type display robot system for stock and disposal tasks in convenience stores
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DOI: 10.1080/01691864.2022.2134736
Abstract: ABSTRACT In recent years, the automation of stocking and disposal operations in convenience stores has attracted great attention. However, these operations have not yet been completely automated. This study describes the development of an XYZ… read more here.
Keywords: xyz stage; display; robot; convenience ... See more keywords
Development of automatic opening and closing shelf for convenience stores in cooperation with collaborative robot
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DOI: 10.1080/01691864.2022.2145234
Abstract: ABSTRACT In recent years, there have been many attempts to automate convenience stores with robots, including competitions such as the World Robot Summit, but there are still many technical hurdles to the practical application of… read more here.
Keywords: opening closing; automatic opening; robot; convenience stores ... See more keywords
The changing role of convenience stores in South Korea
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DOI: 10.1108/bfj-07-2018-0467
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop policy recommendations for creating a healthy food environment around convenience stores which has been recently extending beyond the retail to the food retail and even to… read more here.
Keywords: convenience; changing role; role convenience; food ... See more keywords
Association between access to convenience stores and childhood obesity: A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1111/obr.12908
Abstract: Childhood obesity increases the risk of adulthood obesity and is associated with other adverse health outcomes later in life. It may be influenced by environmental characteristics of neighborhoods where children live, particularly dietary supply–related environmental… read more here.
Keywords: access convenience; convenience; childhood obesity; access ... See more keywords
Prevalence and characteristics of tobacco purchases in convenience stores: results of a postpurchase intercept survey in Dunedin, New Zealand
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DOI: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2018-054643
Abstract: Introduction Arguments regarding the importance of tobacco to convenience stores could impede the adoption of tobacco retail reduction policies. Although trade associations argue tobacco constitutes two-thirds of convenience store sales and drives footfall, few studies… read more here.
Keywords: tobacco; tobacco items; tobacco products; non tobacco ... See more keywords
On the medication distribution system for home health care through convenience stores, lockers, and home delivery
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DOI: 10.1177/1460458220936395
Abstract: Medication distribution service can be delivered based on a combination of home delivery and customer pickup. That is, medications are delivered either to customers’ homes directly or to the pickup facilities (e.g. lockers) close to… read more here.
Keywords: medication distribution; home; medication; convenience stores ... See more keywords
A Nutrition Environment Measure to Assess Tribal Convenience Stores: The THRIVE Study
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DOI: 10.1177/1524839918800968
Abstract: In rural American Indian (AI) communities, where supermarkets are rare, tribally owned and operated convenience stores are an important food source. Food environment measures for these settings are needed to understand and address the significant… read more here.
Keywords: nutrition environment; nems tcs; convenience; food ... See more keywords