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Rebel adds alcohol delivery
The convenience retailer has added the option to four stores in Las Vegas, with nine more coming online soon.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 20, 2024 -
Coen Markets to roll out food ordering kiosks across its c-store network
This marks a return to the kiosk space for Coen, which previously offered self-checkout technology via now-defunct checkout tech company Grabango.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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Top 5 stories from C-Store Dive
Top 5 stories from C-Store Dive 2023/2024
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How well did we predict the c-store industry’s biggest trends in 2024? Here are our honest grades.
Our forecast included growth in small-scale M&A, food and beverage innovation and loyalty efforts, as well as EV momentum slowing down. We were right about some, and wrong about others.
By Jessica Loder , Brett Dworski • Dec. 19, 2024 -
H&S Energy expands delivery tech
Vroom Delivery’s marketplace aggregation platform is now in 156 of the retailer’s sites, with more to come in 2025.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 16, 2024 -
Sponsored by Trax
AI merchandising is reshaping retail
In today’s fast-paced and competitive market, AI merchandising is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for retail markets and brand names alike.
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Sheetz to add EV ‘Rechargeries’ at more than 50 stores
The first three sites with Ionna charging ports will open by the end of 2024 in Pennsylvania and Ohio.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 13, 2024 -
Chicken King incorporates e-commerce
A partnership with Lula Commerce will allow all current and future stores that include the fried chicken program to streamline delivery.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 5, 2024 -
PDI acquires Comdata’s POS software
The c-store tech company is expanding its capabilities with Comdata’s systems, which are designed for the over-the-road trucking industry.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 4, 2024 -
Parker’s boosts forecasting, logistics tech
In expanding its partnership with Titan Cloud, the Georgia-based retailer hopes to improve operations as it looks to reach 150 stores by 2027.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 3, 2024 -
Blue Yonder’s ransomware attack ensnares supply chain software customers
Starbucks and Morrisons have been impacted by the attack. The supply chain management company has several clients in the c-store space.
By David Jones • Nov. 27, 2024 -
7-Eleven adds online lotto
Through a partnership with Jackpot.com, the c-store chain is letting customers buy tickets digitally through more than 600 stores in two states.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 25, 2024 -
Exxon Tiger Mart boosts e-commerce
Twenty of the c-store banner’s South Carolina locations have partnered with Lula Commerce to offer third-party delivery.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 22, 2024 -
Paytronix upgrades its software weeks after being acquired
Additions include an AI tool that answers retailers' questions and a group of features meant to help operators manage and process online orders.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 20, 2024 -
Meijer to add nearly 500 electric charging stalls
EVgo plans to deploy up to 480 fast-charging stalls in as many as 60 of the retailer’s locations.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 20, 2024 -
PDI augments GasBuddy’s in-app ad program
A partnership with retail tech company Swiftly adds personalized ads, cashback offers and more to the fuel savings platform.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 18, 2024 -
Inside Gelson’s first ‘premium’ c-store
The site, which includes 40 fast chargers, is built to accommodate the longer dwell times that come with serving a primarily EV-driving customer base.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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3 Big Numbers: C-store chains zero in on retail media
The world’s largest c-store retailer wants to create America’s largest radio station, while Casey’s boasts boatloads of data and Axonet targets millions of shoppers.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 15, 2024 -
EG America enters the retail media game
Its 1,500-plus stores will join Axonet’s aggregated platform, with ads playing at the pump, in store and through its SmartRewards loyalty program.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 14, 2024 -
Tri Star Energy launches 24/7 delivery across c-store network
The service is now available at the retailer’s Twice Daily convenience stores and White Bison coffee shops across Tennessee and Alabama.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 13, 2024 -
Global Partners expands EV charging ambitions
The retailer is one of three companies working with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to build NEVI-funded infrastructure.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 12, 2024 -
RaceTrac can now remotely manage its forecourt equipment
The Atlanta-based retailer recently implemented Invenco by GVR’s asset management cloud-based solution at its more than 800 c-stores in 13 states.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 8, 2024 -
Sheetz accepting crypto at all locations
After a limited trial run, customers can now use several popular digital currencies to buy items at all of the East Coast retailer’s 750-plus locations.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 5, 2024 -
QuickChek relaunches rewards program
Customers can now earn points at the pump, as well as order ahead and prepay for food pickup and delivery.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 31, 2024 -
Global Partners brings pay-by-text to over 300 c-stores
The service texts the user, who can input the pump number to fuel up and automatically charge the card on record.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 30, 2024 -
Gate Petroleum selects new POS system to remotely manage stores
The retailer is now using Invenco by GVR’s Passport platform to unify its technology and enhance its foodservice program.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 28, 2024