Technology: Page 9

  • A promotional image for Mobilyze Pro, a platform by Freewire to help companies determine the best locations for chargers.
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    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 • Aug. 21, 2023
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    Hucks revamps mobile app

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

    By • Aug. 21, 2023
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from C-Store Dive

    Top 5 stories from C-Store Dive 2023/2024

    By C-Store Dive staff
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    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 • Aug. 21, 2023
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    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 • Aug. 21, 2023
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    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 • Aug. 18, 2023
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    7-Eleven drives in the metaverse with Fortnite activation

    As part of the campaign, consumers will be sent on a branded scavenger hunt with the chance to win prizes like a custom gaming chair.

    By Sara Karlovitch • Aug. 17, 2023
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    Serve Robotics raises $30M, goes public in reverse merger

    The delivery robot company, which 7-Eleven invested in and has partnered with, will use the money to help deploy up to 2,000 robots with Uber Eats.

    By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Aug. 16, 2023
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    PDI acquires Skupos

    The buyout gives PDI access to data from more than 25,000 independent convenience retailers.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    Foodservice customers want delivery with a side of loyalty, survey says

    Over 70% of respondents to a Tillster survey expect to earn or use rewards when ordering at an in-store kiosk, and more than half want to use them when ordering online.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
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    Kum & Go adds another facet to loyalty push

    After recently updating its rewards app, the retailer has also expanded its partnership with cash-back app Upside to include in-store offers. 

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
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    Amazon’s frictionless checkout powers Pittsburgh campus c-store

    Although its Just Walk Out technology has yet to take off at retail locations, the company is having some success connecting with universities.

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
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    Opinion

    Reality check: Seeing AI through a practical lens

    C-stores that understand how to use AI will be able to better parse data and boost sales, according to former 7-Eleven Merchandising VP Brooke Hodierne.

    By Brooke Hodierne • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Wawa opens fully digital, shelfless c-store

    The retailer has revamped one of its Philadelphia locations so customers can only purchase items via its mobile app or touchscreen kiosks.

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Refuel expands self-checkout deployment

    After testing Mashgin’s technology late last year, the retailer will roll out the platform to 10 locations across its footprint.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
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    Mapco opens second checkout-free store

    The Nashville, Tennessee, location is the final of the chain’s two planned test stores using Grabango technology so shoppers don’t wait in line. 

    By • July 26, 2023
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    4 ways c-stores can integrate geofencing in and around their stores

    The technology can help get the right message to customers at the right time and deliver a more personalized experience, according to a recent NACS webinar

    By • July 25, 2023
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    Pilot takes the lion’s share of Ohio NEVI funding

    The travel center company was awarded more than half of the state’s $18 million in 2023 grants to build out 14 locations. 

    By • July 24, 2023
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    Family Express installs AI security systems

    The additions include remote monitoring capabilities that feature automated warnings or let retailers manually warn potential perpetrators.

    By • July 21, 2023
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    Vroom Delivery integrates with Uber

    C-store retailers that use both platforms can have orders automatically rung up and routed to a single tablet.

    By • July 19, 2023
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    Paytronix names new CEO

    Board member Jeff Hindman has taken over the position from longtime leader Andrew Robbins, who has stepped into the executive chairman role.

    By • July 18, 2023
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    Frictionless checkout is becoming increasingly popular inside stadiums

    While c-stores have yet to warm to the technology, Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas just added its 10th frictionless store.

    By • July 17, 2023
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    Pilot’s tire monitoring program grows beyond expectations

    The system, in partnership with Bridgestone, uses sensors to check tire pressure, temperature and more, and warns managers of potential problems.

    By • July 6, 2023
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    Relex Solutions debuts AI tool for retailers

    The company is using models that built ChatGPT to create Relex-GPT, which helps customers access information about its products.

    By • July 5, 2023
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    GetGo offering mobile-pay fuel discounts for July 4

    This is the first of a series of promotions for users of Giant Eagle’s myPerks Pay Direct platform, which was renamed from myPerks Pay this week.

    By • June 30, 2023
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    Couche-Tard has big plans for its new Inner Circle loyalty program

    Just three weeks after launching the platform, the retailer says the tiered program could reach as many as 4,500 locations by the end of the year.

    By • June 29, 2023