Convenience store retailers are taking action to implement new technology programs that are changing the c-store business, and Casey’s is among the chains leading the charge. Casey’s General Stores, which operates 2,400-plus stores in 16 states, has been increasingly innovating with technology, including developing an order fulfillment app, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and offering delivery.…
What Are the Benefits of a Mobile Loyalty Program?
C-stores are providing more value for customers as they integrate their loyalty programs into their mobile app, allowing them to gain better data on shoppers and offer more targeted promotions. More c-stores are launching mobile apps and integrating their loyalty program into that app. The move from loyalty cards to a mobile loyalty program allows…
Royal Farms Hosts EV Charger Ribbon-Cutting Event
Baltimore-based Royal Farms announced it will host a Tesla Super Charger ribbon-cutting event on May 7 at 2 p.m. in Gaithersburg, Md. The event is supported by the Maryland Tesla Owners Club (TOC-MD). Royal Farms’ relationship with Tesla began in 2017, and currently has 14 locations with Tesla EV (electric vehicle) chargers open to the…
Dencar Technology Introduces New Car Wash POS Solution
Dencar Technology has introduced pay stations, its new point-of-sale (POS) solution for car wash owners. Pay stations allow car wash owners to increase sales exponentially, quickly convert sales into monthly passes and protect against fraud, all with an unattended, truly automated solution that reduces labor costs. The solution was designed around the simplest sales process…
Gulf Oil Relaunches Gulf Pay
Gulf Oil has partnered with Stuzo to relaunch its new program Gulf Pay. “We’re excited to be partnered with Stuzo for the relaunch of Gulf Pay, including a robust loyalty offering and a more rewarding experience for the user,” said Nikki Fales, vice president, marketing and payments at Gulf Oil. “Our partnership with Stuzo sets…
Can Convenience Stores Still Cash in on Crypto?
Cryptocurrencies are evolving and becoming more relevant despite ongoing market fluctuations and the “crypto winter of 2022,” during which the value of popular cryptocurrencies plummeted. Technological innovation, decentralization, censorship resistance and growing adoption rates contribute to the continued prominence of cryptocurrencies. As a result, convenience stores have the opportunity to integrate cryptocurrencies into their operations,…
How Can My C-Store Implement Frictionless Checkout?
The notion behind frictionless shopping is the desire to have as few moving parts in a transaction as possible. For the convenience store operator looking at implementing a frictionless checkout program, deciding which type of frictionless checkout works best for your operation gets you half the way to the goal line. Frictionless checkout includes Just…
How Can I Implement Mobile Ordering?
Convenience store retailers who want to introduce mobile ordering should begin by remembering why they got into retailing in the first place. Convenience stores are all about convenience. So is mobile ordering, which gives people the ability to access information, shop, place orders and pay at any time. By the time they actually enter the…
How Automation Is Changing Labor Management
As labor shortages continue to cause issues for c-stores, automation is offering stores the ability to streamline tasks and processes, refocusing employees on more important responsibilities. This January, Kum & Go introduced the Ice Cobotics Cobi 18 robot, which can clean 5,000 to 7,000 square feet of floorspace per hour, ensuring customers experience a clean…
Engaging C-Store Chain Celebrates 1,000th Store
A first-ever series of digital collectibles to commemorate the opening of a convenience store chain’s 1,000th store nationwide in Converse, Texas, (933 S. Seguin Road) has been released. The limited-edition collectibles, also known as NFTs (non-fungible tokens), will be given away for free to loyal fans starting Wednesday, April 26, on a first-come, first-serve basis.…