Technology: Page 4


  • 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
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    Nisqually Markets to add first loyalty app

    The Washington-based retailer aims to increase brand loyalty with better deals and personalized marketing on mobile.

    By Sept. 20, 2024
  • A photo of the exterior of a convenience store. A sign over the door has a picture of a cartoon skunk over the word "Stinker."
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    Stinker Stores revamps mobile app, adds delivery and pickup

    The new platform includes mobile ordering, which aligns with the Idaho retailer’s focus on competing with QSRs.

    By Sept. 19, 2024
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    Phillips 66 augments fleet fueling payment options

    The DriverDash mobile app allows fleet drivers to pay for fuel more safely at more than 5,500 Phillips 66, Conoco and 76-branded gas stations.

    By Sept. 16, 2024
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    The Wills Group brings AI to its shelf planning

    The partnership with SymphonyAI will help the Maryland-based retailer tailor each store’s layout and offering to match local customer needs.

    By Sept. 12, 2024
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    Clipper adds delivery, pickup

    The Georgia-based retailer is working with Lula Commerce to manage its business with third-party e-commerce platforms.

    By Sept. 11, 2024
  • Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh
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    Hy-Vee streamlines c-store food ordering tech

    The retailer’s Fast & Fresh banner partnered with Deliverect to automate order input, improve curbside pickup notifications and more.

    By Sept. 5, 2024
  • A photo of a concession stand in a sports arena. It includes bankds of coolers and several gates for entry and exit. Signs on a call in front and the wall above the coolers all say "Fly Thru Market."
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    Amazon tech automating 10 new campus c-stores

    The company said it expects to put its technology in more stores in 2024 than in any year previously.

    By Sept. 3, 2024
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    Courtesy of Coco
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    Uber expands robotic delivery

    Beginning this week, Coco will start delivering for Uber Eats in Los Angeles with additional cities forthcoming.

    By Julie Littman • Aug. 29, 2024
  • A photo of the top of a gas pump. A sign there says "Rutter's."
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    Rutter’s launches delivery

    The digital service is only available for Rutter’s loyalty members, who can order food, snacks and more through the c-store retailer’s mobile app.

    By Aug. 28, 2024
  • A photo of several people standing outside around a sign that reads "wesco slices 'n subs. Here now. Order.gowesco.com" while in the background a sign has the Wesco logo and a signboard below it reads "now hiring."
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    Vroom, PDI add several new features

    The two technology companies’ full integration includes age verification, online SNAP payments and automated menus and inventories.

    By Aug. 27, 2024
  • A photo of the sign over the entrance to a store. The sign reads "7-Eleven" in green, red and yellow colors.
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    Courtesy of 7-Eleven Inc.
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    7-Eleven’s lettuce procurement gets greener with indoor farming partnership

    A tie-up with Plenty Unlimited will use vertical farming to provide fresh produce year-round for around 1,300 California stores.

    By Aug. 23, 2024
  • A photo of semi trucks fueling at a RaceTrac location.
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    RaceTrac upgrades to ‘smart’ toilet seats

    The technology allows customers to disinfect the seat’s surface before use.

    By Aug. 16, 2024
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    Jacksons enhances online ordering

    The retailer has partnered with Lula Commerce on both delivery and pickup ordering across many marketplaces.

    By Aug. 13, 2024
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    How Stewart’s makes in-house advertising happen

    As retail media networks gain popularity in the c-store space, the New York retailer is running its own spin on the concept.

    By Aug. 12, 2024
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    Core-Mark expands agreement with tech company

    Blue Yonder’s SaaS solutions are now available across all the distributor’s regions to standardize services across the business.

    By Aug. 9, 2024
  • A photo of the exterior of a convenience store. A sign over the door has a picture of a cartoon skunk over the word "Stinker."
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    Permission granted by NCR Voyix
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    Stinker enhances its store technology

    The retailer’s partnership with NCR Voyix has helped it reduce store downtime and support tickets while integrating new tech and bringing stores online faster.

    By Aug. 6, 2024
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    Jacksons revamps rewards program

    The retailer’s updated Let’s Go Rewards is part of a larger overhaul of its digital ecosystem, including apps and web integrations.

    By Aug. 6, 2024
  • A customer scanning their phone at an Amazon Just Walk Out terminal
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    Amazon’s checkout technology is getting an AI upgrade

    Just Walk Out is rolling out an advanced AI model that the company says will make its system more accurate and efficient and less costly to implement.

    By Aug. 1, 2024
  • A photo of the forecourt of a gas station. The canopy reads "Love's."
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    Jessica Loder/C-Store Dive
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    Love’s adds to finance arm

    The travel stop company’s acquisition of REV Capital’s U.S. transportation factoring portfolio is part of its plan to enhance its financial services business.

    By July 31, 2024
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    H&S Energy adds temperature monitoring tech

    The retailer will be the first to use a tool from Ecotrak and Disruptive Technologies that automatically track freezers, refrigerators and heaters.

    By July 29, 2024
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    Circle K accepting QuikQ’s fuel cards and security platform at 381 stores

    While food deals have stolen the c-store value spotlight this year, operators have quietly offered more ways for customers to also save at the pump.

    By July 23, 2024
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    Sponsored by Vivid Impact

    C-Stores look to new technology to drive accuracy and execution

    C-store executives cannot ignore the essential signage and monthly promotional campaigns needed to drive consumers from the pump to their new offerings.

    July 22, 2024