Technology: Page 4

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    7-Eleven testing new financial services in stores

    The retailer will add terminals to 3,000 Speedway locations and test services like cryptocurrency purchases with ATM solution provider FCTI.

    By • May 13, 2024
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    Alimentation Couche-Tard makes EV chargers easier to access

    The partnership allows customers to use ChargeHub’s Passport Hub to charge at the convenience retailer’s stores.

    By • May 9, 2024
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    TravelCenters of America brings on AtoB’s fleet fuel cards

    Drivers who have the card can receive a fuel discount of 42 cents per gallon every time they fill up.

    By • May 3, 2024
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    Automatic age verification comes to self-checkout

    An AI-driven solution that’s being tested in Germany has eliminated the need for cashier intervention in 80% of age-restricted transactions, manufacturer Diebold Nixdorf said.

    By • May 2, 2024
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    RaceTrac boosts food safety with temperature monitoring tech

    The sensors from Disruptive Technologies can sense anomalies in freezers, refrigerators and hot cases, and generate work orders automatically.

    By • May 1, 2024
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    PDI upgrades c-store software with several new features

    Additions include mobile inventory management, a live fuel pricing feed and custom sustainability recommendations.

    By • April 30, 2024
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    Gas N Wash debuts new mobile app and rewards program

    The Chicago-based retailer worked alongside c-store app company Rovertown on the launch, which features several new savings opportunities for customers.

    By • April 24, 2024
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    BP names new head of technology

    The appointment comes amid a busy period for the oil and gas giant’s technology strategy as it updates its mobile app and works on other digital programs.

    By • April 19, 2024
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    Sheetz adds AI to its fuel transport systems

    CLI Transport, the convenience retailer’s dedicated fuel carrier, partnered with Gravitate to optimize order generation, route planning and more.

    By • April 17, 2024
  • A graphic showing a RaceTrac convenience store as well as the logos for RaceTrac, Blue Yonder and Open Sky Group.
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    RaceTrac continues tech upgrades

    A tie-up with Blue Yonder to improve its supply chain and warehouse operations is the c-store chain’s latest move as it targets major growth.

    By • April 17, 2024
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    Love’s updates food management tech

    The retailer has tapped PAR Technology’s Data Central program to help optimize food cost tracking, improve reporting efficiency and centralize many of its operational processes.

    By • April 11, 2024
  • A promotional image showing the logos for Vroom Delivery and Finix and an image of a mobile phone showing an ordering form.
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    Vroom develops c-store payment solution

    Pay360 uses machine learning systems to reduce fraud on age-restricted items, allowing it to charge lower fees on those transactions.

    By • April 9, 2024
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    Florida c-store chain to test kitchen robots

    Re-Up convenience stores is planning to use AI-driven machines to help fry food, brew coffee and squeeze fresh juice.

    By • April 3, 2024
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    Standard AI names new CEO, CTO

    Angie Westbrock has assumed the top leadership role at the tech firm, which is in the midst of moving away from its original business model.

    By • April 2, 2024
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    How shorter customer order times can boost your bottom line

    Optimizing menu communications can improve throughput by helping customers find what they want faster, says Tom Cook, principal with King-Casey.

    By Tom Cook • April 2, 2024
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    RaceTrac brings edge computing platform to its c-store network

    This marks the second major c-store retailer since February that has implemented tech firm Acumera’s program.

    By • March 29, 2024
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    Maverik revamps Kum & Go’s loyalty program and mobile app

    While Maverik’s actions earlier this year suggested it might retire the Kum & Go banner, the company says no further rebranding decisions have been made.

    By • March 28, 2024
  • Stickers with the visa and mastercard logos on the exterior window of a store.
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    Visa, Mastercard reach landmark credit card settlement

    The two biggest U.S. card networks agreed to cap interchange fees for five years, among other terms, to settle merchant litigation that has lasted nearly two decades.

    By Lynne Marek • March 27, 2024
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    PDI aims to boost AI integration with new partnership

    The new agreement with Square 9 Softworks will use AI to automate data gathering for c-stores and other organizations and allow more information to flow into back-end systems.

    By • March 27, 2024
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    UDF expanding rewards program with ‘VIP’ deals

    The convenience retailer continues to evolve its highly rated U-Drive Plus program and app.

    By • March 26, 2024
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    Wawa, Sheetz lead c-store chains in EV adoption

    The c-store industry sits in the middle of the pack among retailers adding EV charging, according to Consumer Reports, and is the only one focused almost exclusively on fast chargers.

    By • March 25, 2024
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    How to overcome 5 retail industry challenges

    Discover tips and tricks to help you tackle some of the top HR pain points for stores and wholesale businesses.

    March 25, 2024
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    BP to open supersized EV charging hub at Houston HQ

    The company’s “Gigahub” EV charging terminal has 24 fast-charging spots and will fully open to the public on April 2.

    By • March 21, 2024
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    Chevron joins early trial of new FreeWire EV charging program

    The EV charging company operates the chargers and also handles permitting and installation while c-stores earn revenue from hosting them.

    By • March 21, 2024
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    Alimentation Couche-Tard expands Relex partnership

    Circle K stores in North America will use the retail planning company’s solutions to improve replenishment, demand forecasting and floor planning.

    By • March 21, 2024