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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 -
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 -
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 Stewart's press release.
Stewart’s Shops continues $50M construction investment with 6 more openings planned for this year
The c-store chain will also open nine rebuilds and eight new-to-market shops in 2023.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 11, 2022 -
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Deep Dive‘It’s so easy to go in and steal from them’: Why c-stores attract so much crime — and what retailers can do about it
About 5% of U.S. violent crimes in 2021 happened at c-stores. How can operators keep their staff and customers safe?
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 11, 2022 -
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7-Eleven seeking technology partners to improve its daily operations
The company has partnered with True, an investment and innovation firm, to help identify solutions that can improve efficiency and boost the shopping experience.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 11, 2022 -
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Casey’s launches promotional fleet partnership with expense management platform Coast
The move will allow Casey’s to reach more of its guests that prefer cards over other payment options, the company said in an interview.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 10, 2022 -
Retrieved from Clean Energy press release.
Amazon and clean energy provider to open 19 fueling sites in North America
The stations will offer fuel produced from organic waste to Amazon trucks and other fleets in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 10, 2022 -
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C-Store Dive’s coverage from the NACS Show
In addition to all the pizza, candy and beef jerky, this year’s show served up a lot of valuable insights on the state of the industry, and how to meet growing trends like electrification.
By C-Store Dive Staff • Oct. 10, 2022 -
Retrieved from Standard AI press release.
Standard AI’s newest feature uses ceiling cameras to offer business insights
The checkout-free company is looking to help its c-store customers make more informed decisions on how to run their operations, CEO Jordan Fisher said.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 7, 2022 -
Courtesy of DoorDash
DoorDash users can now add c-store alcohol to their restaurant order
The e-commerce company’s latest enhancement to its DoubleDash service allows people to bundle alcohol in with their order from a convenience store or restaurant.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 7, 2022 -
Retrieved from Foxtrot website.
Foxtrot to open first store in Austin, Texas, this fall, with more on the way
Foxtrot’s latest three-store expansion will bring the c-store chain’s total number of locations in Texas to five, with the other two being in Dallas.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 7, 2022 -
Retrieved from Hudson press release.
More c-stores with checkout-free technology opening inside airports
New frictionless c-stores are coming to airports in Los Angeles and Dallas, continuing a trend that has gained steam since last summer.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 6, 2022 -
Retrieved from Wawa website.
Wawa will expand to Georgia in 2024
The company will potentially add up to 20 additional sites as it continues its aggressive push into new markets.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 6, 2022 -
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How 4 food and beverage companies plot their c-store strategies
Conagra, Ferrara, Coca-Cola and Kellogg discuss their game plans for working with convenience retailers to maximize shopper conversions.
By Thai Phi Le • Oct. 4, 2022 -
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Gopuff launches health and wellness private label line
Goodnow, the instant delivery company’s second private brand, includes pain and allergy medications, at-home test kits and more.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 3, 2022 -
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Who is the EV customer and how to capture their dollars?
Panelists at the NACS Show discussed what c-store operators need to know about the growing number of electric vehicle drivers and ways to keep them coming back.
By Thai Phi Le • Oct. 3, 2022 -
Retrieved from EG Group press release.
EG Group converts first Tom Thumb stores to Cumberland Farms brand
EG Group announced the rebrand project in February, saying it will span two years and include 113 stores.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 30, 2022 -
Retrieved from Love's website.
Love’s, Pilot temporarily close stores in Florida amid Hurricane Ian’s carnage
The c-store chains still have a combined nine stores closed to protect their staff and customers in the wake of the storm.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 30, 2022 -
Retrieved from Fire and flower press release.
Couche-Tard and Fire & Flower open third cannabis store adjacent to Circle K
The companies plan to have 10 cannabis stores operating adjacent to Circle K locations within the next year.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 30, 2022 -
Retrieved from Star Concessions website.
Retail food distributor opens c-store with Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology
Grab & Fly is the latest airport c-store to use Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology, following a Hudson Nonstop store at Chicago Midway International Airport that debuted last summer.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 29, 2022
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