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How 7 c-store brands are investing in EV charging
As more electric vehicles hit the road, convenience stores are starting to add charging stations to stay top-of-mind for travelers and those needing to top off.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 27, 2022 -
Retrieved from FreeWire Technologies website.
Parkland to launch its first EV-charging stations across British Columbia
The rollout will include charging stations at 25 On the Run c-stores that connect Vancouver Island to Calgary.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 26, 2022 -
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How can c-stores get more participation in their loyalty programs?
The total number of rewards members for convenience retailers dropped 16% from 2019 to 2021, according to a report from Paytronix.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 26, 2022 -
Courtesy of Choice Market
Choice Market opens 24-hour frictionless c-store at the University of Colorado
The Mini-Mart on the medical campus will operate 365 days a year and offer fresh groceries, hot food and basic necessities.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 26, 2022 -
Retrieved from Francis Energy website.
GoMart to launch EV-charging stations at over 40% of its c-stores
GoMart is working alongside Francis Energy for the rollout, which will include charging stations at 51 GoMart stores across West Virginia, Virginia and Ohio.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 25, 2022 -
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Phillips 66 to debut autonomous cleaning bots to its store network
The floor scrubbers will help Phillips 66 meet consumer demand for cleaner and more organized sites.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 25, 2022 -
Retrieved from Pride Market website.
Arko to acquire Pride Convenience’s 31-store network, expanding to Massachusetts
This marks Arko’s second c-store acquisition this year and 22nd since 2013, and the company will “continue growing its convenience store footprint,” its president and CEO said.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 24, 2022 -
Courtesy of Standard Cognition
Circle K eliminating 90 positions across its North American network
The company will transition certain accounting processes to a third-party provider beginning in May 2023.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 24, 2022 -
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Consumers value payment security more than anything else at fuel pumps
As practices like payment skimming have grown, shoppers say they want protective measures over features like faster payment or touchscreens, according to a report from Dover Fueling Solutions.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 24, 2022 -
Retrieved from Love's press release.
Love’s reaches milestone of 600 stores
The 12,000 square-foot site includes 60 truck parking spaces and 65 car parking spaces.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 21, 2022 -
Retrieved from Albertsons website.
How does the Kroger-Albertsons merger impact the c-store industry?
The move, if approved, would make Kroger a significant player in the space, with more than 2,000 fueling centers, according to Oil Price Information Service.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 21, 2022 -
Retrieved from Parkland website.
Parkland’s US business among company’s third-quarter struggles
The fueling and c-store operator experienced non-recurring wholesale inventory and risk management losses in the U.S. during the quarter, but sees improvements ahead.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 20, 2022 -
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7-Eleven makes 20-year clean energy commitment for 160 stores in Michigan
The move will help the c-store retailer avoid more than 15,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually and help strengthen Michigan’s clean-energy infrastructure.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 20, 2022 -
Retrieved from Green Thumb Industries press release.
Circle K and cannabis retailer Green Thumb to debut marijuana dispensaries in Florida
The rollout will include 10 dispensaries adjacent to Circle K convenience stores.
By Brett Dworski , Jessica Loder • Oct. 20, 2022 -
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Skip the line: Advanced checkout tech is surging among c-stores
From self checkout machines to stores with no physical checkout at all, the options are growing for improving the experience.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 19, 2022 -
Retrieved from Thornton's website.
BP’s c-store network taps GSP Retail for customized marketing programs
The rollout will include site-specific kits in more than 1,350 locations.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 18, 2022 -
Retrieved from Phillips 66 press release.
Phillips 66 kicks off EV charging push at flagship station in Houston
The fuel company said it will leverage the network of roughly 7,000 U.S. locations it supplies fuel to as it rolls out its charging program.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 17, 2022 -
Retrieved from Toot'n Totum website.
Toot’n Totum plans to grow its c-store count by over 20%
The company is centering its efforts in Lubbock, Texas, where it aims to open as many as 20 locations.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 17, 2022 -
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QuikTrip exploring expansion of its urgent care business
The c-store chain, which currently operates 11 MedWise clinics in Tulsa, Oklahoma, may open more in Wichita, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri, the company said.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 14, 2022 -
Courtesy of Love's Travel Stops
Love’s expands its truck maintenance network with 3 new Speedco stores
The Speedco sites give My Love Rewards members more places to use points for discounts on truck care.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 14, 2022 -
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Wawa may be axing expansion plans in Philadelphia due to crime concerns
The news, reported by the Philadelphia Business Journal, comes weeks after a Wawa 10 miles from downtown Philadelphia was ransacked by about 100 people, resulting in $10,000 in damages.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 13, 2022 -
Courtesy of Pilot
Back to Basics: How to build a successful foodservice program
Operators looking to capitalize on the growing opportunity for in-store meals need to focus on one daypart or one signature dish first before expanding their menu, experts say.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 13, 2022 -
Retrieved from Pilot website.
Inside Pilot’s massive EV-charging initiative and what it means for the c-store industry
C-store chains are building hundreds of EV charging stations on site, but Pilot’s goal to have thousands signals the beginning of an EV arms race in the industry.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 12, 2022 -
Courtesy of Gopuff
Gopuff raises delivery subscription monthly fee for the first time
The increased fee will begin on subscribers’ next renewal dates, and brings its delivery subscription cost closer to its competitors.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 12, 2022 -
Retrieved from Gasbuddy press release.
Pilot implements new GasBuddy loyalty feature, with more c-stores expected to follow suit
The feature lets users connect to participating gas station loyalty accounts while still using GasBuddy’s payment card.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 12, 2022
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