Technology

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    Nouria names technology head following CIO’s departure

    Abhi Patel’s promotion comes just days after the retailer’s longtime chief information officer, Doug New, retired.

    By • June 13, 2025
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    Retrieved from altaconvenience.com.

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    United Pacific boosts e-commerce at over 600 c-stores

    The retailer tapped Lula Commerce to bring inventory management and delivery integration to its Rocket and Alta Convenience stores.

    By • June 13, 2025
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    Applegreen adds EV chargers in New Jersey

    The retailer added charging infrastructure at eight locations along two of the state’s largest thoroughfares.

    By • June 11, 2025
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    QuikTrip revamping self-serve beverage program

    The new fountain, tea and frozen drink machines offer more flavors and customization options and should roll out to all stores by summer 2026.

    By • June 11, 2025
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    Small c-stores shouldn’t sleep on retail media

    While the space can feel daunting, it’s important for interested retailers to build a strategy and avoid waiting for a perfect tech stack, experts say.

    By • June 10, 2025
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    Grubhub adds alcohol delivery from 7-Eleven

    The platform has also launched multi-store ordering, which allows customers to order from two eligible merchants in a single order, including select c-stores.

    By Julie Littman • June 9, 2025
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    Sponsored by VusionGroup

    Immersive aisles: How digital signage is reinventing the in-store experience

    Digital aisles come alive with VusionGroup’s immersive signage, driving sales and shopper engagement!

    June 2, 2025
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    Courtesy of Urban Value Corner Store
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    3 Big Numbers: Growing chains unveil eye-catching new developments

    Circle K opens a site with EV chargers instead of fuel pumps, RaceTrac boosts supply chain capabilities and Urban Value goes frictionless.

    By • May 30, 2025
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    Courtesy of Urban Value Corner Store
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    Urban Value reveals automated micro-markets

    The AI-powered coolers contain grab-and-go items and are targeted at smaller residential communities where the population can’t support a manned store.

    By • May 28, 2025
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    BP Pulse is bringing EV chargers to Waffle House

    Chosen sites in the Southeast and the Sunbelt will get six electric vehicle charging bays, with the first locations coming online next year.

    By • May 22, 2025
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    Circle K launches fleet payment mobile app

    The program, developed alongside Car IQ, is designed to help drivers avoid credit card skimmers at the pump.

    By • May 20, 2025
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    PAR Retail acquires GoSkip from Standard AI

    PAR, a c-store tech company, is integrating the self-checkout business into its InStore platform as Standard AI shifts its attention away from the c-store industry.

    By • May 12, 2025
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    Minuteman unveils redesigned app

    Alongside the refreshed app, the North Carolina-based c-store retailer rolled out a new brand icon that will be used in-store and digitally.

    By • May 8, 2025
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    Shell finalizes acquisition of PDI’s fuel rewards program

    The deal gives the oil and gas company control of a loyalty program whose members fuel up four times more often than nonmembers.

    By • May 6, 2025
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    Courtesy of Gelson's Market
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    C-stores trail restaurants in EV charging sessions, report says

    Convenience retailers’ monthly charging sessions rose 21% from September 2023 to December 2024, yet saw nearly 100 fewer charges per month than restaurants.

    By • May 1, 2025
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    Vroom Delivery eyes smaller c-stores with latest back-office integration

    The e-commerce company has partnered with retail tech vendor Petrosoft to help retailers of any size access enterprise-level automation.

    By • April 18, 2025
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    Chestnut Market brings first Mashgin checkout kiosk to a Shell station

    After launching self-checkout last year, the New York-based retailer is expanding the tech across its network, and introducing it for the first time to Shell.

    By • April 15, 2025
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    Adobe Stock | Liana

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    Sponsored by VusionGroup

    Revolutionizing convenience stores: The role of smart technology in enhancing customer experience

    Smart tech is quietly transforming the c-store experience. Here's a look at the tools shaping the next generation of retail.

    April 14, 2025
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    Onvo launches updated app

    Users now get a faster mobile experience, age-restricted promotions and exclusive offers while tracking and redeeming loyalty points — called Hoots — more easily.

    By • April 10, 2025
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    Majors Management updates fuel supply, carrier management

    The partnership with Gravitate, expected to go live this summer, will be used for the company’s 1,400-plus retailer and dealer locations.

    By • April 7, 2025
  • A photo of a smartphone on a table with pizza on a plate next to it on the left and a cup of soda on the right. The mobile app says "7Now Gold Pass. First 14 days free. Renews automatically. Cancel anytime. Free delivery on every order and extra perks for orders over $10. No small basket fees, 2x rewards points, FREE product on every order. Additional member perks"
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    An inside look at 7-Eleven’s painstaking delivery process

    The retailer hopes tablet technology will build employee “muscle memory” to pack orders as quickly as possible, targeting fulfillment in 25 to 35 minutes.

    By • April 4, 2025
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    3 Big Numbers: How new tech is paving the way for c-stores

    RaceTrac slashed the number of out-of-service pumps, TXB aims to nearly double its store count and Jacksons plans EV charging in two opposite situations.

    By • April 4, 2025
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    How RaceTrac is growing its tech strategy

    The Atlanta-based retailer is focused on solutions that improve the worker and customer experience in measurable ways, said an exec at the recent NRF show.

    By • April 1, 2025
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    TXB upgrading tech as it aims to double store count

    The Texas retailer, which has operated roughly 50 c-stores for years, touted plans last week to grow to over 100 locations.

    By • March 28, 2025
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    EG America overhauls loyalty program

    The retailer's SmartRewards platform now includes several personalized features aimed at creating a more intuitive shopping experience.

    By • March 26, 2025