Global Partners opens first company-owned EV chargers

The debut at an XtraMart location in Worcester, Massachusetts, promises to be the first of many company stores to incorporate charging stations.

By Jessica Loder • Sept. 21, 2023

Could unstaffed micro shops become a viable new format for c-stores?

Convenience retailers including Yesway, Choice Market and Golden Pantry have signed up to try Juxta’s autonomous micro stores as operators continue to test new formats.

By Jessica Loder • Sept. 19, 2023

C-stores enhance in-store tech with digital smart screens

While one convenience retailer saw a 5.5% increase in same-store beverage sales, a recent lawsuit from Walgreens indicates these tools aren’t for everyone.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 18, 2023

Arko debuts environmentally friendly charging station

The retailer has co-piloted the North American debut of the Zoozter-100 charger, made by Israeli e-mobility company Zooz Power.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 18, 2023

Couche-Tard signs 10-year, $281M deal to outsource IT services

Montreal-based CGI will oversee “mission-critical business functions” for the retailer, including store manager experience, business process automation and data access.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 15, 2023

Jacksons Food Stores automates category management

The convenience retailer worked with digital supply chain firm Blue Yonder to develop layouts and product mixes down to the individual store level.

By Jessica Loder • Sept. 14, 2023

Grabango lays off employees across several departments

The frictionless checkout provider declined to specify the number of impacted team members, though multiple LinkedIn posts indicate cuts hit 40% of the company.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 14, 2023

Couche-Tard credits ‘improved labor situation’ to Smart Checkout program

The retailer brought the automated platforms to 2,200 stores across North America, and 40% of in-store payments at these sites run through them, CEO Brain Hannasch said.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 7, 2023

How one independent c-store took a big tech step forward

After buying AJ’s Food Mart in 2016, owner Sam Patel decided he needed to upgrade its systems and loyalty offering to better serve customers. 

By Jessica Loder • Sept. 7, 2023

Casey’s expands automated ordering technology

The system, which the retailer has been testing for the past year, answers incoming phone calls, processes new orders and connects to Casey’s loyalty platform.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 6, 2023

Bitcoin Depot debuts checkout service at 400 c-stores

BDCheckout is now available at retailers across Iowa and Louisiana, including Circle K, Kum & Go and Pilot.

By Jessica Loder • Sept. 6, 2023

Former BP manager to head Mashgin’s c-store expansion

Steve O’Toole has joined the checkout technology company to forge relationships with leading fuel retailers.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 31, 2023

Grubhub, Amazon team up on automated campus c-store

Students at the Loyola University Maryland store will scan a QR code in the food delivery app to enter the frictionless shop and pay for items.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 31, 2023

Ampm revamps 2 stadium stores

The locations in Dodger Stadium and T-Mobile Park received updated visual merchandising, logos and decor, with the latter also getting new checkout technology.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 31, 2023

QuikTrip’s video game advertising is paying off

The convenience retailer partnered with Anzu to advertise in dozens of mobile and PC games — and reach 3 million people.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 25, 2023

AiFi adds frictionless checkout to University of San Diego c-store

Fast-paced campus life is turning schools into an attractive market for autonomous retailers.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 24, 2023

Dover Fueling Solutions offers ordering at the pump

DX Market, which the fueling technology company developed with tech firm Grubbrr, will debut at BP and Shell stations in Michigan and Florida.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 24, 2023

GoMart adds new fuel management tech

The convenience retailer partnered with Warren Rogers for forecourt diagnostics, fuel system compliance documentation and more.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 23, 2023

Pilot debuts autonomous truck terminal

The service, launched in partnership with self-driving trucking company Kodiak Robotics, has been almost a year in the making.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 22, 2023

Retail media’s standardization race is heating up — what’s at stake?

Calls for unity are growing as marketers stamp their feet about the industry’s fragmentary state, but the push for shared best practices faces an uphill battle.

By Peter Adams • Aug. 22, 2023

Freewire unveils EV charging site evaluation tool

The tool uses AI and algorithms to analyze datasets and determine the optimal locations to place EV charging stations. 

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 21, 2023

Hucks revamps mobile app

The updated platform includes new loyalty marketing features and scan-and-go payment capabilities.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 21, 2023

Road Ranger expands customer feedback tech partnership

During a pilot with FeedbackNow, the travel center chain added “smiley boxes” and QR codes for customers to leave feedback throughout its stores.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 21, 2023

Parkland opens largest open-access EV charging site in Canada

The location in Hope, British Columbia, can charge up to 12 vehicles at a time and saw 300 customers in its first week of opening.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 21, 2023

Plaid Pantry installing its first EV charger

The retailer has broken ground at the site in Portland, which is expected to be online before the end of August.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 18, 2023