Gas N Wash debuts new mobile app and rewards program

The Chicago-based retailer worked alongside c-store app company Rovertown on the launch, which features several new savings opportunities for customers.

By Brett Dworski • April 24, 2024

BP names new head of technology

The appointment comes amid a busy period for the oil and gas giant’s technology strategy as it updates its mobile app and works on other digital programs.

By Brett Dworski • April 19, 2024

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RaceTrac continues tech upgrades

A tie-up with Blue Yonder to improve its supply chain and warehouse operations is the c-store chain’s latest move as it targets major growth.

By Jessica Loder • April 17, 2024

Sheetz adds AI to its fuel transport systems

CLI Transport, the convenience retailer’s dedicated fuel carrier, partnered with Gravitate to optimize order generation, route planning and more.

By Jessica Loder • April 17, 2024

Love’s updates food management tech

The retailer has tapped PAR Technology’s Data Central program to help optimize food cost tracking, improve reporting efficiency and centralize many of its operational processes.

By Jessica Loder • April 11, 2024

Vroom develops c-store payment solution

Pay360 uses machine learning systems to reduce fraud on age-restricted items, allowing it to charge lower fees on those transactions.

By Jessica Loder • April 9, 2024

Florida c-store chain to test kitchen robots

Re-Up convenience stores is planning to use AI-driven machines to help fry food, brew coffee and squeeze fresh juice.

By Brett Dworski • April 3, 2024

How shorter customer order times can boost your bottom line

Optimizing menu communications can improve throughput by helping customers find what they want faster, says Tom Cook, principal with King-Casey.

By Tom Cook • April 2, 2024

Standard AI names new CEO, CTO

Angie Westbrock has assumed the top leadership role at the tech firm, which is in the midst of moving away from its original business model.

By Brett Dworski • April 2, 2024

RaceTrac brings edge computing platform to its c-store network

This marks the second major c-store retailer since February that has implemented tech firm Acumera’s program.

By Brett Dworski • March 29, 2024

Maverik revamps Kum & Go’s loyalty program and mobile app

While Maverik’s actions earlier this year suggested it might retire the Kum & Go banner, the company says no further rebranding decisions have been made.

By Brett Dworski • March 28, 2024

Visa, Mastercard reach landmark credit card settlement

The two biggest U.S. card networks agreed to cap interchange fees for five years, among other terms, to settle merchant litigation that has lasted nearly two decades.

By Lynne Marek • March 27, 2024

PDI aims to boost AI integration with new partnership

The new agreement with Square 9 Softworks will use AI to automate data gathering for c-stores and other organizations and allow more information to flow into back-end systems.

By Jessica Loder • March 27, 2024

UDF expanding rewards program with ‘VIP’ deals

The convenience retailer continues to evolve its highly rated U-Drive Plus program and app.

By Jessica Loder • March 26, 2024

Wawa, Sheetz lead c-store chains in EV adoption

The c-store industry sits in the middle of the pack among retailers adding EV charging, according to Consumer Reports, and is the only one focused almost exclusively on fast chargers.

By Jessica Loder • March 25, 2024

How to overcome 5 retail industry challenges

Discover tips and tricks to help you tackle some of the top HR pain points for stores and wholesale businesses.

March 25, 2024

BP to open supersized EV charging hub at Houston HQ

The company’s “Gigahub” EV charging terminal has 24 fast-charging spots and will fully open to the public on April 2.

By Jessica Loder • March 21, 2024

Chevron joins early trial of new FreeWire EV charging program

The EV charging company operates the chargers and also handles permitting and installation while c-stores earn revenue from hosting them.

By Jessica Loder • March 21, 2024

Alimentation Couche-Tard expands Relex partnership

Circle K stores in North America will use the retail planning company’s solutions to improve replenishment, demand forecasting and floor planning.

By Jessica Loder • March 21, 2024

PAR Technology buys two tech firms for around $400M

Digital engagement company Stuzo and transaction management and personalization company Task join PAR’s growing array of services.

By Jessica Loder • March 11, 2024

Huck’s adds touchless payments for fleets

The convenience retailer is the latest to add this capability as it seeks to win over more business from corporate accounts and professional drivers.

By Jessica Loder • March 6, 2024

PDI adds in-store offers to GasBuddy

The ads, which can include age-restricted options, could help drive some of the app’s 20 million active users from the pumps into c-stores. 

By Jessica Loder • March 4, 2024

Kwik Trip taps Milwaukee Brewers for latest loyalty push

The c-store retailer now lets rewards members redeem points for tickets to the Major League Baseball team’s games.

By Brett Dworski • March 4, 2024

BP to upgrade rewards program and mobile app

The c-store and fuel giant will overhaul its BPme platform as it looks to create an enhanced purchasing experience, a spokesperson said.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 29, 2024

Wawa debuts retail media network

The company joins 7-Eleven and Casey’s in venturing into an advertising platform that is full of opportunities as well as challenges, experts have said.

By Brett Dworski , Jessica Loder • Feb. 28, 2024