EG Group, one of the fastest growing convenience store retailers in the U.S., is expanding in Alabama with a new store in Gulf Shores. The company has operated in Alabama since 2006 and currently has 10 stores in the Yellowhammer State. This new-to-industry site features the company’s latest design, equipment, and menu, all of which…
Contactless Payment Comes to the Forefront
The pandemic brought major changes to c-store retailers, especially when it came to the checkout experience. “The most notable payment change resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has been a much more rapid deployment of contactless payments than was expect- ed prior to the pandemic,” said Perry Kramer, managing partner, Retail Consulting Partners. “Contactless payments include…
7-Eleven Adds Colorado to Laredo Taco Locales
Laredo Taco Company, 7-Eleven’s quick-serve Mexican food restaurant, is bringing its famous tacos to Colorado. The state’s first Laredo Taco Company restaurant will open at the 7-Eleven convenience store location in Platteville, at 402 Vasquez Blvd. More than 10 more Laredo Taco locations are planned for Colorado this year. Laredo Taco Company has become known…
AiFi, Verizon Bring Autonomous Checkout to Indy 500
Ticketholders, volunteers, staff and drivers at this year’s Indianapolis 500 can grab a snack and a beverage, along with official race fear, using the latest technology in frictionless checkout and 5G wireless communication. Autonomous shopping provider AiFi is partnering with Verizon Business to bring an autonomous shopping experience to the 105th running of the “Great…
Casey’s Expands Delivery Offer
Ankeny, Iowa-based convenience store chain Casey’s announced a partnership with third-party, app-based delivery service Uber Eats to provide delivery from 755 of its locations. The new service reflects Casey’s active pursuit of offering more delivery options for its pizza and other prepared foods as well as Casey’s brand products from chips to jerky to soda.…
GPM Kicks Off ‘100 Days of Summer’ Promotion
GPM Investments recently kicked off its 100 Days of Summer program in all its stores. Just in time for those who might be back on the go during the busy summer season, the summerlong event runs through Sept. 7, and provides enrolled fas REWARDS members with exclusive limited time offers. Throughout the season, GPM is…
Texas Born to Kick Off ‘100 Days of Summer’ Promo
Texas Born (TXB), the Spicewood, Texas-based convenience store chain previously known as Kwik Chek, is kicking off summer with its annual 100 Days of Summer giveaway. From June 1 through Sept. 8, participants can win one prize every day by playing the virtual scratch-and-win game available on the TXB mobile app. “We love treating our…
Sheetz Will Be First C-Store Chain to Accept Bitcoin
Sheetz announced it will be enabling digital currency payments via Flexa, pure-digital payments network, to provide customers with the ability to pay for items inside the store or fill up their cars, trucks and RVs at the pump using digital currencies like bitcoin, ether, litecoin, dogecoin and more. “Above all else, our mission at Sheetz…
Pilot Flying J Gears Up for National Road Trip Day
Now in its third year, National Road Trip Day is the Friday before Memorial Day – May 28 this year – and Pilot Flying J is celebrating this official kick-off to vacation season with a summer of deals and the chance to win $5,000 in free fuel with the Summer is a Go Road Trip…
Cargill Partners on Digital Fry Oil System
Cargill has joined with Frontline International to develop the Kitchen Controller end-to-end, automated oil management system to help foodservice operators deliver consistent, quality food on razor-thin profit margins. The state-of-the-art solution leverages Cargill’s foodservice experience and oil quality knowledge with Frontline International’s Smart Oil Management equipment expertise and customer relationships, providing foodservice operators with an…