PAR Technology buys two tech firms for around $400M

Digital engagement company Stuzo and transaction management and personalization company Task join PAR’s growing array of services.

By Jessica Loder • March 11, 2024

Huck’s adds touchless payments for fleets

The convenience retailer is the latest to add this capability as it seeks to win over more business from corporate accounts and professional drivers.

By Jessica Loder • March 6, 2024

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PDI adds in-store offers to GasBuddy

The ads, which can include age-restricted options, could help drive some of the app’s 20 million active users from the pumps into c-stores. 

By Jessica Loder • March 4, 2024

Kwik Trip taps Milwaukee Brewers for latest loyalty push

The c-store retailer now lets rewards members redeem points for tickets to the Major League Baseball team’s games.

By Brett Dworski • March 4, 2024

BP to upgrade rewards program and mobile app

The c-store and fuel giant will overhaul its BPme platform as it looks to create an enhanced purchasing experience, a spokesperson said.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 29, 2024

Wawa debuts retail media network

The company joins 7-Eleven and Casey’s in venturing into an advertising platform that is full of opportunities as well as challenges, experts have said.

By Brett Dworski , Jessica Loder • Feb. 28, 2024

Self-checkout promises ultimate convenience. Is it doing its job?

The process can make for faster, easier experiences, but it also needs regular attention and helpful associates to thrive.

By Bryan Wassel • Feb. 27, 2024

Citgo unveils EV charging program

The oil company offered assistance in selecting the best site and implementing XCharge hardware at its pilot location — a PS Food Mart in Battle Creek, Michigan.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 23, 2024

J&H Family Stores adds floor-cleaning robots

The Michigan-based c-store retailer has joined the likes of Kum & Go and RaceTrac in deploying bots supplied by Ice Cobotics.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 14, 2024

How long does it take c-store consumers to charge their EVs? One provider has the answer.

Data from ChargePoint highlights the need for c-stores to offer amenities like Wi-Fi and foodservice if they’re going to court EV consumers.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 14, 2024

Casey’s taps edge computing software for its entire store network

Acumera’s platform will help manage and scale the c-store retailer’s legacy tech systems and offer fully integrated monitoring and observability.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 12, 2024

Duck Thru brings first EV charger online

The convenience retailer will use data from this FreeWire ultrafast charger, which officially opened on Feb. 1, to map out its broader plan for the tech.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 7, 2024

4 ways to turn your loyalty program into a profit center

Your loyalty program can (and should) be profitable. Learn how to guarantee it is in 4 steps.

Feb. 5, 2024

BP adds new way to pay for fuel

Customers can redeem uChoose Rewards points for up to 50 cents off at about 7,000 of the gas company’s fueling locations. 

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 1, 2024

4 ways execs say c-stores can deploy AI

The tech can help find optimal pricing, make life easier on workers and boost the customer experience, according to a Convenience Leaders Vision Group report.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 1, 2024

Dover Fueling Solutions acquires POS company

Integrating Canadian firm Bulloch Technologies will allow DFS to offer a point-of-sale solution across the forecourt and in-store experiences.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 1, 2024

MAPCO’s director of loyalty joins Rovertown

Tyler Cameron, who worked for the Tennessee-based retailer for the past 12 years, is now head of strategy and analytics for the mobile app development company.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 30, 2024

Love’s outlines plans for up to 25 new stores

The company also shared plans for existing site refreshes, upgrades to foodservice and private label offerings, and an increase in RV hookups and truck service facilities.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 26, 2024

Maverik nixes Kum & Go’s fresh food and mobile ordering programs

As the Salt Lake City-based retailer continues its rebranding efforts, it has made significant changes to Kum & Go’s foodservice operations, a spokesperson confirmed.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 25, 2024

Family Express revamps mobile app

Customers shopping at the Indiana-based retailer can now access online ordering, car wash subscriptions and more through their mobile devices.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 24, 2024

Huck’s adds online ordering to website, app

The Illinois-based convenience retailer’s customers can now earn and use loyalty points for their digital orders.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 24, 2024

Hutch’s updates fuel monitoring tech

The Oklahoma-based convenience retailer tapped Warren Roger’s fuelWRAp system to monitor fuel stocks and pinpoint problems quickly.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 24, 2024

ExtraMile pilots AI-powered ‘digital human’ and signage displays

The California-based c-store retailer has partnered with Samsung on a new program at three of its locations as it digs deeper into technology.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 23, 2024

Choice Market aims to scale automated stores with new tech partner

AWM will provide frictionless checkout technology to the Denver-based convenience retailer as it plans to expand its Mini-Mart c-stores nationwide.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 22, 2024

BP grows partnership with Diebold Nixdorf

A new agreement aims to modernize aspects of BP’s retail locations, including POS systems, self-service checkouts and forecourt tech.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 22, 2024