Incidents of retail theft are increasingly making headlines, along with videos of thieves brazenly taking complete shelves of goods. Even more alarming, store associates who have attempted to detain suspected shoplifters have been harmed in the process. Many retailers in large cities have resorted to putting often-pilfered items in plexiglass cases, which creates significant friction…
Digital Shelf Labels
PDI Technologies’ new electronic shelf labels eliminate cost, labor and upkeep from printing labels while ensuring customers always see the right price, so inventory value never skews, and associates charge accurately. The labels design digital ads that increase revenue and shopper engagement and rapidly raise or lower prices to accommodate traffic and trends. With its […]
PDI Partners With Car IQ
Car IQ Inc. has partnered with PDI Technologies to utilize its mobile payment technology to process cardless payments via the mPAY application. Fleets now have the ability to transact at thousands of merchant locations to purchase fuel and other items at convenience stores. Car IQ Pay gives fleet customers an easier way to pay for…
Fitted Trash Can Liners
Cintas Corporation has partnered with Rubbermaid Commercial Products to announce new trash can liner options, called “Perfect Fit,” to help facilities minimize litter and stay clean. Cintas’ by-the-roll service allows facility operators to purchase fitted trash can liners that can support various trash can sizes, ranging from desk-sized, all the way up to 55-gallon cans. […]
How AI Can Help Build a Profitable C-Store Business
As artificial intelligence (AI) has become available for convenience retailers to implement in their businesses, it allows us to visualize our products as a team of machines, synchronized to drive profits through stores. In today’s market, convenience stores and other retailers are increasingly looking for ways to leverage technology for improved customer experience and cost…
How to Cruise Through Your Vacation with POS-itive Vibes
Since the onset of COVID-19, retailers have been rattled with a host of issues ranging from supply chain shortages and increased prices to a crippling demand for qualified labor. Despite these pressures on your time and your business, you still need to find family time to unwind and recharge on a well-deserved vacation. Taking an…
Pilot Makes Fleet Care Tire Technology Available at 300 Locations
Pilot has announced that through its partnership with Bridgestone, the companies have implemented a tire monitoring technology service at more than 300 Pilot and Flying J travel centers. Surpassing their original goal, the companies had initially hoped to introduce the technology at 200 Pilot locations. Pilot’s extensive network of travel centers coupled with Bridgestone Fleet…
Kum & Go to Improve App and Loyalty Program
Kum & Go announced plans to roll out major changes to both the Kum & Go mobile app and its &Rewards loyalty program later this summer. The multipronged project kicked off in 2021 with the overarching goal of bringing “A Fresh Perspective” to the digital customer experience with the help of project partners Orium, Contentful,…
Five Ways AI is Transforming C-Store Retailing
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the convenience retail industry, providing new opportunities for retailers to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences. Here are five key examples of how AI is transforming this sector: Inventory Management: With AI-powered inventory management systems, retailers can accurately track stock levels, predict demand and prevent out-of-stock situations. AI algorithms can…
MAPCO Unveils New Mobile App
MAPCO has launched a new and improved mobile app experience for its customers. Guests now have more ways than ever to shop, save and earn rewards at their favorite MAPCO stores. “MAPCO stores are located in markets across the Southeast, so we focused on creating a personalized mobile experience that best serves each of our…