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  • A photo of the exterior of a convenience store. Signs on the canopy and store read QuickChek.
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    QuickChek relaunches rewards program

    Customers can now earn points at the pump, as well as order ahead and prepay for food pickup and delivery.

    By • Oct. 31, 2024
  • A photo of a hand holding a mobile phone while the person sits in the driver seat of a car. The screen shows text for a pay by text prompt.
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    Global Partners brings pay-by-text to over 300 c-stores

    The service texts the user, who can input the pump number to fuel up and automatically charge the card on record.

    By • Oct. 30, 2024
  • A photo of the exterior of a gas station and convenience store. Signs on the canopy and store says "Gate" and a second sign on the store says "Fresh Kitchen."
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    Gate Petroleum selects new POS system to remotely manage stores

    The retailer is now using Invenco by GVR’s Passport platform to unify its technology and enhance its foodservice program.

    By • Oct. 28, 2024
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    Amazon, BP team up on fuel discount

    Customers can connect their Amazon account to the new Earnify app, which rolled out earlier this month, for a combined 10 cents off per gallon.

    By • Oct. 24, 2024
  • A screenshot of a Vroom Delivery menu. There is a category header that says "popular items" that has entries for a number of alcoholic beverages.
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    Vroom Delivery program brings retail media to smaller c-stores

    The program lets the e-commerce tech company’s customers earn money from CPGs for offering “preferred” digital placement of items.

    By • Oct. 23, 2024
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    Parkland continues layoffs, will outsource IT roles in 2025

    About 100 corporate roles will be eliminated as the retailer prepares to transfer its day-to-day IT responsibilities to professional services firm Accenture.

    By • Oct. 21, 2024
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    3 Big Numbers: 7-Eleven comes under pressure

    The world’s largest c-store company recently highlighted its use of AI in hiring, revealed hundreds of store closures and tempered 2024 operating income expectations.

    By • Oct. 18, 2024
  • A photo of the wall inside of a store, seen over the top of several shelving units. Signs on the wall say "Refresh" and "Recharge by Gelson's."
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    Courtesy of Gelson's Market
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    Gelson’s debuts ‘premium’ c-store concept

    The company’s first ReCharge site includes 40 electric vehicle chargers and fresh foods like sushi and charcuterie.

    By • Oct. 16, 2024
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    How 7-Eleven is combating its biggest hiring challenge

    The retailer was losing candidates “left and right” because its recruitment process was too slow, according to its senior director of talent acquisition. Then it brought AI into the fold.

    By • Oct. 16, 2024
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    TravelCenters of America names new chief information officer

    Murtaza Sitabkhan moves into the position after 15 years in various technology and supply chain leadership positions with TA’s parent company, BP.

    By • Oct. 14, 2024
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    Sponsored by GSTV

    Tips for making the most of your forecourt technology

    Three ways to use your screens to deliver the messages that drive consumers into your store and boost your profitability.

    Oct. 14, 2024
  • A photo of a person using a Grabango machine to check out.
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    Automated-checkout company Grabango shuts down

    The tech company, which made a significant reduction in its workforce last year, was unable to secure the funding it needed to continue operating, a spokesperson said.

    By , • Oct. 11, 2024
  • A photo of three people sitting in a car, smiling and holding food and drink items. The cups with drinks in them say ampm and Large, while the bag of nuts says epic sea salt pistachios.
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    BP launches new app, rewards program

    Earnify, which is replacing the company’s BPme and Ampm apps, lets members earn points on purchases and redeem them in store or at the pump.

    By • Oct. 8, 2024
  • A photo of the forecourt and exterior of a convenience store. A red and white sign on the store says Weigel's.
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    Ambest relaunches driver app

    The truck stop network updated its mobile experience with more localization and new features like a racing game.

    By • Oct. 4, 2024
  • A close up of a person holding a phone featuring rewards points and the ability to redeem them.
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    C-store discounts resonate with loyalty members, fall flat with non-members, report shows

    The American Customer Satisfaction Index shows a significant gap between the two consumer groups’ view of sales and promotion frequency.

    By • Oct. 3, 2024
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    Kwik Trip launches EV charging program

    The retailer’s branded initiative, Kwik Charge, will bring direct current fast chargers to many stores and develop a new app to support them.

    By • Oct. 2, 2024
  • A photo of a gas station and convenience store. Both the fuel canopy and store read "Circle K."
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    Circle K adds e-commerce tools to 800 franchised stores

    Lula Commerce also named a new president and chief revenue officer as demand for c-store delivery grows.

    By • Oct. 1, 2024
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    Sunoco, 7-Eleven add fuel payment options

    The two deals add digital payments for fleets to a combined 12,500-plus additional sites.

    By • Sept. 30, 2024
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    3 Big Numbers: Loyalty boom, a supersized Stinker and disappointing delivery

    This week’s roundup underlines the importance of the in-store experience for c-stores — and shows there’s still lots of room for innovation.

    By • Sept. 27, 2024
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    Yatco revamps mobile app

    After nearly three years of operating a white-label app, the retailer sought a platform that offered greater flexibility and customization.

    By • Sept. 27, 2024
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    C-stores trail restaurants in delivery satisfaction

    While many convenience retailers continue to focus on improving menus, customers want better speed, clarity and customization, according to a new report from Intouch Insight.

    By • Sept. 26, 2024
  • A photo of the forecourt and exterior of a convenience store. A red and white sign on the store says Weigel's.
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    Weigel’s uses in-store tablets to boost loyalty signups

    The new additions, which will soon be available at checkouts across all stores, have driven a 40% conversion rate in testing.

    By • Sept. 26, 2024
  • A photo of a convenience store. A sign over the door reads "Atlantis Fresh Market."
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    Atlantis Fresh Market expands delivery, pickup

    The Northeastern c-store chain tested Lula Commerce’s digital ordering solutions at eight stores before opting for a full rollout.

    By • Sept. 25, 2024
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    More regional c-store chains launch delivery

    The 65-location retailer Johnny’s Markets and 28-store chain Nittany Minit Mart are Vroom Delivery’s newest partners.

    By • Sept. 25, 2024
  • A photo of 18-wheel trucks at diesel fuel pumps. the canopy over the pumps says Love's. A mobile phone is superimposed over part of the left side of the picture, showing a map of the area around Dayton, Ohio, with the words "Love's Travel Stop."
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    Love’s adds digital payment method

    Relay Payments allows for greater security while buying fuel and other fleet necessities, and is now available at more than 2,200 truck stops.

    By • Sept. 23, 2024