Royal Farms, the Baltimore-based family-owned chain of convenience stores, is expanding its partnership with NCR to equip all of its 250-plus stores with self-checkout solutions. “We introduced the first NCR self-checkout solutions in 2019, and while we saw direct benefits in the same year, it really took off in 2021 when many of our customers…
TravelCenters of America Unveils Upgrade Plans and New Design
TravelCenters of America has unveiled its nationwide site upgrade plan and new travel center design concepts at the grand re-opening of the TA in Seymour, Ind. The site upgrade and grand re-opening is among the first of more than 100 travel center refresh projects expected to be completed during the next 18 months. TA also…
Kum & Go Adds Brian Beckett as Chief Financial Officer
Kum & Go is expanding its senior leadership team with the addition of Brian Beckett as the company’s new chief financial officer. An experienced senior financial leader, Beckett has more than 15 years of experience driving bottom-line performance initiatives and leading active, engaged teams. He will report to CEO Tanner Krause. Beckett succeeds Erin Kuhl,…
Thorntons Expands in the Chicago Market
Thorntons opened the doors to its newest Chicagoland store—and its first in the Bolingbrook, Ill., community. The company now operates a total of 84 stores in Illinois, 64 of which are in Chicagoland. This new pump and go location offers a variety of features to serve on-the-go customers, including: * Self-checkout to drive a faster…
How Can C-Stores Upgrade Equipment and Renovate On a Tight Budget?
In order to keep up with and surpass competition, a store must do more than properly stocking inventory, offering competitive prices and providing outstanding customer service. They also need to keep up with the latest technology. Funding mechanisms may be needed for new, more efficient equipment and performing necessary renovations to keep the store looking…
KRS Partners With Tortoise Zero-Emissions Sidewalk Delivery Robots
KRS, a leading convenience chain solutions provider has announced a strategic partnership to resell and distribute 500+ Tortoise’s remote-controlled sidewalk delivery vehicles to empower their convenience chain customers to grow their business with affordable, zero-emissions same-day last mile delivery. KRS offers retailers a one-stop shop integrated solution for loyalty and ecommerce that Tortoise’s brandable robots…
Overcoming Supply Chain Disruptions
In the battle to be the first to market with new products, retailers face fierce competition from other industry operators and cross-channel marketers. Despite the battle for that share of wallet, chains have come to depend on their wholesalers and product manufacturers for the information they need to make smart business choices. The convenience store…
Kickback Rewards Systems Acquires CMI Solutions, Rebrands
KickBack Rewards Systems (KRS) — a leading provider of marketing solutions, including engagement and rewards programs, CPG funded digital coupons, scan data reporting, app development, and omnichannel ordering for the convenience store and petroleum industry — has acquired CMI Solutions, a widely-recognized industry stalwart back-office software provider. Through this acquisition, KRS has expanded its portfolio…
Rutter’s Launching Halloween “Spooky Berry” Spiked Slushies
Rutter’s is getting festive for Halloween this year! Following the success of their Red, Spiked, and Blue campaign, Rutter’s and Steel Reserve are partnering again this fall to bring “Spooky Berry” Spiked Slushies to customers throughout October. The “Spooky Berry” will be a blackberry flavor, which all Spiked Slushies fans will enjoy! Spiked Slushies are…
Warrenton Oil Acquires Abel Oil
Warrenton Oil Co., a family-owned and operated company founded in 1972 and located in Truesdale, Mo., announced the acquisition of Abel Oil Co., a family-owned and operated Missouri-based company located in Louisiana, Mo., and founded in 1940. The acquisition includes Abel Oil’s 18 Missouri convenience stores, currently operating under the Abel’s Quick Shop brand. Terms…