Technology

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    Refuel taps PAR for loyalty update

    The technology aims to help the South Carolina-based retailer offer more personalized deals and deepen the actionable insights it gleans from its data.

    By • Oct. 14, 2025
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    Sheetz taking on Driivz EV charging platform

    The cloud-based software lets Sheetz “remotely address charger issues in real-time” and provides loyalty rewards, session tracking and digital receipts.

    By • Oct. 8, 2025
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    How in-store tech is boosting c-store operations

    From ordering kiosks to fresh-food management solutions, c-stores are implementing an array of new tech to boost efficiency and elevate the shopping experience.

    By C-Store Dive staff
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    Love’s joins retail media market

    The travel center company has hired Tommy Greenberg, who spent the last three years in retail media for Lowe’s, to lead the division.

    By • Oct. 8, 2025
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    Inside Circle K’s tech vetting process — and what small retailers can learn from it

    The retailer’s selection method is so rigorous that it has a 20–person council meeting weekly to review new software or products.

    By • Oct. 6, 2025
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    Vontier names president of new c-store division

    Andy Bennett originally joined the mobility tech company as CEO of its Driivz EV charging arm.

    By • Oct. 3, 2025
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    Seven-Eleven Japan developing humanoid robotic workers

    A partnership with tech company Telexistence is combining robotics and generative AI to address staffing challenges.

    By • Oct. 1, 2025
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    Weigel’s enters the retail media game

    The Tennessee-based retailer’s program will offer advertising opportunities across in-store, forecourt and online media.

    By • Oct. 1, 2025
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    Love’s extends order-ahead tech to Hardee’s

    The technology lets customers schedule a pick-up time for their meals at the QSR’s 92 locations in Love’s travel centers.

    By • Sept. 30, 2025
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    Freddy’s brings modern efficiency to its nostalgia-inspired restaurants with automated oil management

    Behind its retro charm, Freddy's very much embraces modern technology to enhance how it operates and serves customers.

    Sept. 29, 2025
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    Casey’s taps GSTV to drive engagement at the pump

    GSTV will provide Casey’s with branded video content at the retailer’s fuel dispensers at its 2,900 locations across 19 states.

    By • Sept. 25, 2025
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    Pilot joins the travel center food tech wars

    The Tennessee-based retailer added mobile ordering and updated both its web and mobile presence.

    By • Updated Sept. 24, 2025
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    Friendly Express revamps loyalty app

    The update combines the retailer’s loyalty program, express debit fuel savings platform and ordering and delivery services — all of which are powered by different vendors — in one place.

    By • Sept. 24, 2025
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    TravelCenters of America adds kiosks to Popeyes

    The travel center company has already installed the technology at 45 locations, with plans to grow that to 66 by the end of 2025.

    By • Sept. 22, 2025
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    Parkland receives $9.5M for EV charging in Quebec

    The money, which will be used to fund 104 charging outlets at Parkland’s Marché Express c-stores, comes as part of the province’s 2030 Plan for a Green Economy.

    By • Sept. 18, 2025
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    Pilot, GM surpass 200 EV charging sites

    The partnership, which originated in 2022, has resulted in nearly 850 charging stalls in nearly 40 states.

    By • Sept. 16, 2025
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    Vroom links with Instacart to offer digital ads

    The c-store e-commerce provider will offer sponsored products and display ads through the technology company’s Carrot Ads service.

    By • Sept. 12, 2025
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    Circle K grows fleet payment options

    Alimentation Couche-Tard is partnering with Relay to add more than 500 truck-accessible locations to the fintech company’s network.

    By • Sept. 9, 2025
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    Terrible’s launches updated mobile app with gamified rewards

    The Las Vegas-based retailer added new features like a spin-to-win wheel for discounts, enhancing what was already a well-liked digital experience.

    By • Sept. 9, 2025
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    Walmart taps OpenAI for employee training

    The mass retailer will debut training for employees in 2026 through a partnership with the company behind ChatGPT.

    By Dani James • Sept. 8, 2025
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    BP joins Axonet retail media network

    The oil giant’s retail arm has partnered with the media platform to provide advertising through BP’s loyalty program and in-store touchpoints.

    By • Aug. 28, 2025
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    How c-stores can get the most from store surveillance

    Fav Trip uses facial recognition to target returning criminals while Refuel’s AI-powered CCTV platform can automatically flag suspicious activity.

    By Amanda Baltazar • Aug. 26, 2025
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    RaceTrac looking to hire first CIO as top tech exec retires

    John Lukas transformed RaceTrac’s store technology infrastructure, revamped its loyalty app and spearheaded the IT integration of RaceTrac’s 2023 acquisition of Gulf Oil during his tenure.

    By • Aug. 20, 2025
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    Royal Farms expanding EV charging network across Maryland

    The retailer is bringing charging stations to eight more c-stores in its home state alongside manufacturer Electrify America.

    By • Aug. 18, 2025
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    Golden Oil halves tech spend

    An agreement with Mako Networks aimed to streamline the retailer’s tech stack and cut its technology budget from $1.5 million to $750,000.

    By • Aug. 18, 2025
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    3 Big Numbers: How EG Group is reshaping its global footprint

    Ahead of a potential IPO, the retailer is selling off several business units and focusing on its strongest markets.

    By • Aug. 15, 2025