Lessons learned from small store programs to increase healthy food access

To document implementation challenges and opportunities associated with small store interventions.

Case study analysis of small store interventions conducted in 4 regions of the US. We systematically generated matrices to compare and contrast lessons learned to advance implementation science.

Seven thematic areas were identified including: establishing relationships with stores, store owner and customer relationships, selection of intervention approaches, stocking healthier foods, evaluation, maintenance of changes, and dissemination.

This information provides guidance to researchers and practitioners wishing to design, implement, and evaluate small store interventions.