C-stores face the demographic cliff

C-store operators are facing an upcoming “demographic cliff” expected in 2030, but new technology can help.

May 15, 2023

Energy Mart adds Amazon One contactless payments

This is the second c-store chain to feature the palm-scanning technology, which has also rolled out to sports arenas and Amazon’s own brick-and-mortar retail locations.

By Jessica Loder • May 11, 2023

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Back to Basics: How to build a sparkling car wash business

C-stores with enough space and a high-traffic location can add a fresh revenue stream — but handling maintenance and steep upfront costs can be tricky, experts say.

By Danielle McLean • May 10, 2023

Pilot launches new employee engagement program

Workers can earn points to redeem for concert tickets, electronics and more through the travel center chain’s new Fueling Recognition initiative.

By Jessica Loder • May 9, 2023

Sunoco bringing Upside’s platform to 150 locations

The convenience and fuel retailer will offer the personalized cash-back promotional technology at various stores in and around Pittsburgh. 

By Brett Dworski • May 9, 2023

3 tips to keep loyalty members coming back

In a recent webinar, experts from Paytronix broke down how retailers can get the most out of their programs and keep customers returning for the long haul.

By Jessica Loder • May 8, 2023

3 key ways you can reduce c-store operating costs by leaning into remote device management

Fewer trips into the field and less reliance on your in-store employees to deal with technical issues.

May 8, 2023

Gulf Oil adds Stuzo’s Wallet Steering tech

The platform aims to give the fueling company a greater share of the money customers are spending on gasoline.

By Jessica Loder • May 5, 2023

Convenience and quality of rewards hamper loyalty app adoption, survey says

Only half of those who have rewards apps actually use them at the pump, and only 6% use them to pay for gas, according to data from PayByCar.

By Jessica Loder • May 3, 2023

Casey’s partners with tech firm to improve in-store testing

The retailer joins the likes of Maverik and Kum & Go in using MarketDial’s test-and-learn software and data analytics. 

By Jessica Loder • May 2, 2023

Will frictionless checkout ever take off in retail?

Standard AI CEO Jordan Fisher acknowledged that the technology has “been a really hard market to start growing,” but believes it will expand alongside other AI-driven innovations.

By Sam Silverstein • April 28, 2023

Kum & Go discusses its EV charging journey

After entering the space in 2017, the c-store chain has learned a lot about costs, customers and how to improve the experience.

By Jessica Loder • April 26, 2023

Enerbase pilots Amazon One technology at 3 c-stores

The technology allows contactless payments using a customer’s palm to identify them.

By Jessica Loder • April 24, 2023

Punchh loyalty partners with Vroom Delivery

The agreement adds another major rewards vendor to the c-store-focused e-commerce platform. 

By Jessica Loder • April 21, 2023

Italian energy company to reportedly bring 10,000 EV chargers to North America

Enel X Way, a subsidiary of Enel, would join big players like Tesla and Walmart, along with c-store chains like Pilot, in the increasingly busy electric vehicle space.

By Jessica Loder • April 18, 2023

Chevron bringing Upside’s platform to 300 stores

The oil giant joins a growing list of c-store brands already working with the tech company, including BP, RaceTrac and Circle K.

By Brett Dworski • April 17, 2023

PDI integrates with Mashgin’s AI-enabled checkout

The partnership will allow stores with these kiosks, which have been used by Circle K since June 2022, to automatically feed data into the back-end software.

By Brett Dworski • April 17, 2023

Jacksons Food Stores to add 80 bitcoin ATMs

Bitcoin Depot plans to install more than 650 machines at c-stores, citing foot traffic and operating hours as its reasons.

By Jessica Loder • April 13, 2023

Parkland pilots energy-saving tech

Maplewell Energy’s platform seeks to lower peak energy usage and demand charges, which could help stores with EV charging.

By Jessica Loder • April 12, 2023

GetGo unveils proprietary EV charging program

The first location for this initiative, in Ohio, has two fast chargers that customers can use for free through mid-May. 

By Jessica Loder • April 11, 2023

7-Eleven, Circle K and others ramp up Bitcoin ATMs

The retailers are partners with Coinhub, which is bringing over 1,000 machines to c-stores around the country.

By Brett Dworski • April 5, 2023

How Quality Dairy built an in-house delivery program

The Michigan c-store chain uses its own drivers instead of third-party workers — a step that adds a valuable layer of customer service to the experience, the company said.

By Jessica Loder • April 5, 2023

Arko launches new fas Rewards app

The new platform includes exclusive deals for loyalty members, age-verified offers on tobacco and alcohol, a virtual wallet and more.

By Jessica Loder • April 4, 2023

Couche-Tard shutters global innovation team

The internal division oversaw tech-focused programs like the company’s Smart Checkout initiative and its retail innovation lab at McGill University.

By Brett Dworski • March 29, 2023

GetGo to bring bitcoin ATMs to 125 locations

The Pittsburgh-based company joins a growing list of c-store operators doing the same, as retailers seek new ways to bring customers inside their stores.

By Brett Dworski • March 22, 2023