Technology

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    RaceTrac increases tech to boost pump uptime

    Trackers and software from Sensolus aim to give the retailer greater visibility on the location and number of parts for fuel dispensers.

    By • July 10, 2025
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    BP dismissing head of US c-store loyalty

    Jack Benoff led the company’s digital experience across thousands of c-stores and spearheaded the development of its Earnify loyalty program.

    By • July 8, 2025
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    How Sprint Mart is using tech to save hours each day

    The Mississippi-based retailer has added tools to automate tasks like invoice management while expanding payment options and exploring delivery.

    By • July 2, 2025
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    Why c-store customer experience is more important than ever

    From friendly workers to helpful technology to a loyalty program that’s worth their time, shoppers increasingly value the personal touch, according to new data from Intouch Insight

    By • July 1, 2025
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    Where to next? How to use data to juice site selection.

    C-store retailers looking for locations can use a mixture of high-tech and low-tech methods for the best outcomes, experts say.

    By Amanda Baltazar • June 26, 2025
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    A deeper look at 7-Eleven’s massive commercial radio station

    With 12,000 locations expected to have Gulp Radio broadcasting within the next few weeks, 7-Eleven’s VP of marketing, loyalty and monetization platforms shared more about the program’s progress and approach.

    By • June 24, 2025
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    H&S expanding use of digital shelf labels

    The technology from Aperion will streamline the process for updating pricing and give more information to customers.

    By • June 18, 2025
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    BP is becoming a c-store tech vendor

    The company’s new platform, Croscourt, uses AI to help independent retailers personalize their offerings, fix routine issues and reduce costs.

    By • June 17, 2025
  • Three mobile phone screenshots. The first shows a welcome screen that says "Sabvings are just around the corner! Bee's Knees benefits. Sign in. Register. See how it works." The second shows a map with store locations highlighter. The final shows several rectangles. One says Get a fere item every Wednesday June 11-October 1."
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    Global Partners launches unified loyalty program

    The retailer also relaunched its mobile app alongside Bee’s Knees Benefits, which will be accepted at all of the company’s banners.

    By • June 16, 2025
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    Nouria names technology head following CIO’s departure

    Abhi Patel’s promotion comes just days after the retailer’s longtime chief information officer, Doug New, retired.

    By • June 13, 2025
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    Retrieved from altaconvenience.com.

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    United Pacific boosts e-commerce at over 600 c-stores

    The retailer tapped Lula Commerce to bring inventory management and delivery integration to its Rocket and Alta Convenience stores.

    By • June 13, 2025
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    Applegreen adds EV chargers in New Jersey

    The retailer added charging infrastructure at eight locations along two of the state’s largest thoroughfares.

    By • June 11, 2025
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    QuikTrip revamping self-serve beverage program

    The new fountain, tea and frozen drink machines offer more flavors and customization options and should roll out to all stores by summer 2026.

    By • June 11, 2025
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    Small c-stores shouldn’t sleep on retail media

    While the space can feel daunting, it’s important for interested retailers to build a strategy and avoid waiting for a perfect tech stack, experts say.

    By • June 10, 2025
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    Grubhub adds alcohol delivery from 7-Eleven

    The platform has also launched multi-store ordering, which allows customers to order from two eligible merchants in a single order, including select c-stores.

    By Julie Littman • June 9, 2025
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    Immersive aisles: How digital signage is reinventing the in-store experience

    Digital aisles come alive with VusionGroup’s immersive signage, driving sales and shopper engagement!

    June 2, 2025
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    3 Big Numbers: Growing chains unveil eye-catching new developments

    Circle K opens a site with EV chargers instead of fuel pumps, RaceTrac boosts supply chain capabilities and Urban Value goes frictionless.

    By • May 30, 2025
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    Urban Value reveals automated micro-markets

    The AI-powered coolers contain grab-and-go items and are targeted at smaller residential communities where the population can’t support a manned store.

    By • May 28, 2025
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    BP Pulse is bringing EV chargers to Waffle House

    Chosen sites in the Southeast and the Sunbelt will get six electric vehicle charging bays, with the first locations coming online next year.

    By • May 22, 2025
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    Circle K launches fleet payment mobile app

    The program, developed alongside Car IQ, is designed to help drivers avoid credit card skimmers at the pump.

    By • May 20, 2025
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    PAR Retail acquires GoSkip from Standard AI

    PAR, a c-store tech company, is integrating the self-checkout business into its InStore platform as Standard AI shifts its attention away from the c-store industry.

    By • May 12, 2025
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    Minuteman unveils redesigned app

    Alongside the refreshed app, the North Carolina-based c-store retailer rolled out a new brand icon that will be used in-store and digitally.

    By • May 8, 2025
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    Shell finalizes acquisition of PDI’s fuel rewards program

    The deal gives the oil and gas company control of a loyalty program whose members fuel up four times more often than nonmembers.

    By • May 6, 2025
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    C-stores trail restaurants in EV charging sessions, report says

    Convenience retailers’ monthly charging sessions rose 21% from September 2023 to December 2024, yet saw nearly 100 fewer charges per month than restaurants.

    By • May 1, 2025
  • A photo of a worker standing behind the counter at a checkout location at a store. Another person stands on the other side of the counter. There is a cash register on the counter, and the outdoors can be seen through a window behind the worker.
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    Vroom Delivery eyes smaller c-stores with latest back-office integration

    The e-commerce company has partnered with retail tech vendor Petrosoft to help retailers of any size access enterprise-level automation.

    By • April 18, 2025