Technology

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    How RaceTrac is growing its tech strategy

    The Atlanta-based retailer is focused on solutions that improve the worker and customer experience in measurable ways, said an exec at the recent NRF show.

    By • April 1, 2025
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    TXB upgrading tech as it aims to double store count

    The Texas retailer, which has operated roughly 50 c-stores for years, touted plans last week to grow to over 100 locations.

    By • March 28, 2025
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    Pilot EV charging network passes 130 locations

    The travel center company’s partnership with EVgo and General Motors has reached over half of U.S. states.

    By • March 26, 2025
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    EG America overhauls loyalty program

    The retailer's SmartRewards platform now includes several personalized features aimed at creating a more intuitive shopping experience.

    By • March 26, 2025
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    Global trust in digital services falls as consumer data privacy concerns grow

    Consumers are skeptical of how brands use their data, and they’re willing to abandon brands if their trust is broken, a Thales survey found.

    By Kristen Doerer • March 20, 2025
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    Largest US Circle K franchisee boosts e-commerce

    Gas Express partnered with Lula Commerce to add more than 180 stores to third-party delivery marketplaces like DoorDash and Uber Eats.

    By • March 10, 2025
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    EG America debuts business fleet card

    The retailer will roll out its Alloy Fleet+ Card in partnership with fintech firm AtoB later in the first quarter.

    By • Feb. 26, 2025
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    Par Mar bringing digital commerce to c-stores in 4 states

    The Ohio-based retailer has partnered with Lula Commerce to boost its delivery service relationship management and other operational functions.

    By • Feb. 18, 2025
  • An image of a number of items on a roller grill with numbers and labels around the outside. Labels across the top say 6 Tornado, 9 hot dog, 5 cheeseburger rollerbite adn 8 Monterrey jack rollerbite. Labels on the left and right say 32 sales and 6 waste.
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    Stinker upgrades roller grills with AI tech

    The UpDog platform aims to help the retailer reduce waste and automate its inventory management.

    By • Feb. 13, 2025
  • A photo of the exterior of a store. A neon sign on the canopy above the door reads "Foxtrot." A logo of a fox is on the wall above that, while a neon sign that says "Stag" is off to the left.
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    Foxtrot relaunches delivery for Dallas stores

    The upscale retailer returned to Texas earlier this year as it rebuilds after a disastrous 2024.

    By • Feb. 13, 2025
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    EG America bringing AI planning tool to its c-stores

    The retailer will use Quorso’s platform to bring surveys, performance analytics and exception reporting into one unified workflow.

    By • Feb. 12, 2025
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    Regional c-store chains ramp up self-checkout tech

    Parker’s and Wesco both reached deals this week to expand their self-checkout capabilities after successful pilot programs.

    By • Feb. 12, 2025
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    The Road Ahead: Are we witnessing autonomous checkout’s second act?

    An expansive deployment at L.A.’s Intuit Dome shows how the struggling technology could find a niche by facilitating more than just sales.

    By Frank Beard • Feb. 12, 2025
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    3 Big Numbers: C-stores pushing the food trends envelope

    Rich Products recently outlined market trends it expects to see in 2025, and we’re looking at how c-stores are poised to meet those changes.

    By • Feb. 7, 2025
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    Royal Farms expands EV charging goals

    EV charging company Blink plans to reach 100 charging ports at the retailer’s sites, up from a planned 60.

    By • Feb. 5, 2025
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    BJ’s Wholesale Club adds fuel tap and pay

    Customers can pay for gas using digital wallets or tap-enabled credit and debit cards at all 186 BJ’s gas locations nationwide.

    By • Feb. 3, 2025
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    RaceTrac makes more in-store and fuel tech upgrades

    The Atlanta-based retailer has overhauled its product labeling operations and added a cardless payment option for truck drivers at the pump.

    By • Jan. 29, 2025
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    What’s ahead for c-stores in 2025?

    With economic conditions still tight and the political landscape uncertain, retailers will be focused on improving amenities to get people into their stores.

    By • Jan. 29, 2025
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    BP Pulse opens first charging hub at TravelCenters of America

    The Jacksonville, Florida, location is the first of at least 40 TA sites that will get electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

    By • Jan. 28, 2025
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    3 Big Numbers: Building a better c-store customer experience

    Shoppers at convenience retailers told NCR Voyix they love their favorite banners, want more self checkout and are moving past the stigma of gas station food.

    By • Jan. 24, 2025
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    Fortnite fans can now make a virtual Sheetz run

    The retailer built a branded experience in one of the most popular games in the U.S. in a marketing move targeting young consumers.

    By • Jan. 23, 2025
  • A photo of a smartphone on a table with pizza on a plate next to it on the left and a cup of soda on the right. The mobile app says "7Now Gold Pass. First 14 days free. Renews automatically. Cancel anytime. Free delivery on every order and extra perks for orders over $10. No small basket fees, 2x rewards points, FREE product on every order. Additional member perks"
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    7-Eleven targets $1B in 7Now sales

    The company’s delivery business is expected to hit more than $700 million in sales by the end of fiscal 2024.

    By • Jan. 13, 2025
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    Quality Oil updates loyalty app

    The retailer is using Paytronix solutions to increase its member engagement and retention and to boost personalization.

    By • Jan. 10, 2025
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    9 trends for c-stores to watch in 2025

    This year will see c-stores refining strategies across the business, from loyalty to foodservice to technology and beyond.

    By , • Jan. 7, 2025
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    Examining the growth of c-store delivery

    Retailers of all sizes have recently added delivery or upgraded the service with new technology as demand grows.

    By • Jan. 6, 2025