P97 Networks announced it is teaming up with Visa to deploy its token technology. This collaboration will help reduce friction with in-car payments, enable electric vehicle (EV) charging payments across public networks, and further accelerate mobile payment innovation and acceptance. The first step in this cooperation is the launch of P97 Network’s enhanced network token…
Parker’s Launches Website With New Design
Parker’s recently launched a new website. Defined by the company’s signature blue and green color palette, the website offers a number of strategic optimizations to benefit customers. “At Parker’s, we’re committed to using technology to maximize the customer experience in the store, at the pump and online,” said Parker’s Founder and CEO, Greg Parker. “We decided…
Standard AI to Integrate Skip
Standard AI announced a definitive agreement to acquire Skip, a self-checkout solutions provider. Standard AI will connect self-checkout with artificial intelligence (AI)-powered autonomous checkout into one integrated experience. The powerful combination will give retailers who are seeking immediate relief from labor pains a self-checkout option with a clearly defined path to an autonomous future. In…
What You Can Learn From Kwik Trip’s Social Strategy
It’s no secret that competition can get tough among convenience stores. Luckily, social media has emerged as a powerful marketing tool that can help brands stand out among the rest. CStore Decisions recently released The 2023 Social Media Awards, powered by RivalIQ, which looked at which convenience stores were performing best across social media platforms.…
7-Eleven to Offer Free Pizza for the Super Bowl
7-Eleven announced it is giving customers a free large pizza through the 7NOW delivery app on Sunday, Feb. 12 for the Super Bowl game. All pizza flavors are included in this deal, including Extreme Meat, Cheese, Pepperoni Pizza and Breakfast Pizza, available at select stores. No matter customers’ pizza preferences, 7-Eleven has got them covered.…
GetGo Launches First Drive-Through Site
Giant Eagle-owned GetGo Café + Market announced it will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location in Mentor, Ohio, on Feb. 2. The Groundhog Day-themed celebration will take place at 6800 Center St., beginning at 9 a.m., with the giant sub-cutting ceremony (GetGo’s twist on a ribbon-cutting ceremony) at 12:30 p.m. Festivities include live…
TravelCenters of America to Expand Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
TravelCenters of America (TA) announced an agreement with Electrify America to offer electric vehicle (EV) charging at select TA/Petro locations, with the first stations planned to be deployed in 2023. With a goal of installing approximately 1,000 individual chargers at 200 locations along major highways over five years, TA will purchase Electrify America’s direct current (DC) fast…
Love’s to Expand Freightliner Service Points
Love’s Travel Stops exclusively partnered with North American truck manufacturer Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) to provide select services for Freightliner vehicles at approved Love’s Truck Care and Speedco locations across the country. Beginning this spring, authorized Love’s locations will provide light mechanical warranty repair work, roadside warranty emergency services, and approved field service and…
Yesway Raises $190 Million to Fund Store Construction Program
Yesway announced that it had raised $190 million in new equity in the second half of 2022 to continue funding its successful new store construction program. The majority of the structured equity comes from HPS Investment Partners, a global investment firm with $95 billion of assets under management. “We are tremendously excited to announce our…
Growing C-Store Chain Opens 400th Store
Maverik — Adventure’s First Stop opened its 400th store in Magna, Utah, and continued regional expansion. Celebrating an important milestone for Maverik and its nearly 7,000 team members, the opening marks Maverik’s commitment to serving even more customers across the Intermountain West and being a Great Growth Company. Serving its communities for 95 years this…