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Q&A: The voice and strategy behind Kum & Go’s social media presence
The c-store brand’s social team discussed its eccentric online personality, its “rivalries” with other brands and how it approaches content across different platforms.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 1, 2022 -
Retrieved from Chevron website.
Chevron will continue expanding its RNG capabilities, CEO says
The energy giant has already made multiple moves in the renewable natural gas space this year, including the $3 billion acquisition of a biodiesel production company.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 31, 2022 -
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Jack in the Box: ‘We have a lot to offer the c-store industry.’
The QSR currently operates more than 90 locations adjacent to convenience stores and is ‘making a push’ to expand that number across the country.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 31, 2022 -
Courtesy of Quicklee's
Quicklee’s installs 3 fast-charge EV stations in New York
With its 125 kW charging capacity, most customers can charge up within 20 to 30 minutes.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 31, 2022 -
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Choice Market’s new Mini-Mart underscores the company’s mission to ‘rethink’ convenience
The food- and tech-focused c-store chain has a lot planned for 2023, including opening its largest store to date and creating experience-based loyalty rewards.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 28, 2022 -
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C-store owners need to be more nimble, survey finds
About 74% of c-store owners believe they need experiment more with new ideas and adapt to changing shopper expectations, according to a report by Incisiv and Toshiba.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 28, 2022 -
Retrieved from Murphy USA website.
Murphy USA reaches 1,700 store milestone during Q3
Despite construction costs jumping between $400,000 and $500,000 per new build, the company expects to keep similar expansion levels through 2023.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 27, 2022 -
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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 -
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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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