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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 • Dec. 13, 2024
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    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 • Dec. 5, 2024
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    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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    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 • Dec. 4, 2024
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    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 • Dec. 3, 2024
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    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
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    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 • Nov. 25, 2024
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    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 • Nov. 22, 2024
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    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 • Nov. 20, 2024
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    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
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    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 • Nov. 18, 2024
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    Courtesy of Gelson's Market
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    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 • 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 • Nov. 15, 2024
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    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 • Nov. 14, 2024
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    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 • Nov. 13, 2024
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    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 • Nov. 12, 2024
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    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 • Nov. 8, 2024
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    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 • Nov. 5, 2024
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    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 • Oct. 31, 2024
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    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 • Oct. 30, 2024
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    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 • Oct. 28, 2024
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    Amazon, BP team up on fuel discount

    Customers can connect their Amazon account to the new Earnify app, which rolled out earlier this month, for a combined 10 cents off per gallon.

    By • Oct. 24, 2024
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    Vroom Delivery program brings retail media to smaller c-stores

    The program lets the e-commerce tech company’s customers earn money from CPGs for offering “preferred” digital placement of items.

    By • Oct. 23, 2024
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    Parkland continues layoffs, will outsource IT roles in 2025

    About 100 corporate roles will be eliminated as the retailer prepares to transfer its day-to-day IT responsibilities to professional services firm Accenture.

    By • Oct. 21, 2024
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    3 Big Numbers: 7-Eleven comes under pressure

    The world’s largest c-store company recently highlighted its use of AI in hiring, revealed hundreds of store closures and tempered 2024 operating income expectations.

    By • Oct. 18, 2024
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    Gelson’s debuts ‘premium’ c-store concept

    The company’s first ReCharge site includes 40 electric vehicle chargers and fresh foods like sushi and charcuterie.

    By • Oct. 16, 2024