Jack L. Hayes International released the results of its 33rd Annual Retail Theft Survey, which reports on over 184,000 shoplifters and dishonest employee apprehensions in 2020 by just 22 large retailers, who recovered over $81 million from these thieves. “While temporary store closures due to the Covid-19 Pandemic resulted in fewer thieves being caught stealing…
Average Fuel Price Surpasses $3 Per Gallon Amid Colonial Pipeline Shutdown
The national average price of gasoline passed the $3 per gallon mark on May 12, according to GasBuddy — the most expensive it’s been since November 2014. Gas prices have climbed this week in reaction to the shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, which delivers approximately 45% of all fuel to the East Coast, according to…
Dover Fueling Solutions Launches Next-Generation Fuel Management Solution
Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) announced the official launch of DX Wetstock, part of the DFS DX connected solutions platform with Microsoft Azure at its core. DX Wetstock is a complete, end-to-end fuel management solution for retail fueling owners and fleet operators delivering real-time, precise fuel loss identification and notification, including leaks, fraud, theft, evaporation, meter…
Delek Adds AI-Powered Self-Checkout Technology
Delek US Holdings Inc. has selected Mashgin to provide frictionless, AI-powered self-checkout technology to 70-plus Delek convenience stores across Texas in by late summer 2021. Delek customers will be able to walk in, select the items they want, place them on the Mashgin kiosk tray and have all items instantly recognized and simultaneously totaled in…
2021 Tech Innovation Awards
CStore Decisions partnered with Stuzo, an activation and commerce technology company, to recognize convenience store chains taking major strides in technology adoption, with specific focus on initiatives related to three categories: connected commerce, hyper-personalization and cross-channel engagement efforts. These are three technology trends that have accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, Stuzo found that…
Growth Energy Names Lorenz as Head of Market Development
At Growth Energy’s 12th Annual Executive Leadership Conference, CEO Emily Skor announced that Michael Lorenz will join the company as senior vice president of market development, overseeing the global and domestic expansion of higher ethanol blended fuels. In a statement, Skor welcomed Lorenz, a longtime industry ally, to the organization: “For years, Mike has been…
How to Put the Heart Back Into the Business: a Conversation With Andrew Thornton
It’s a difficult hiring market. Standing out isn’t easy, and sometimes it takes more than competitive wages for retailers to attract and retain top talent. I’ve always been fascinated by those who succeed in creating truly exceptional work environments. That’s why, at a time when brands are scrambling to figure out what they can do,…
Jacksons Partners With Instacart for Same-Day Delivery
Jacksons and ExtraMile by Jacksons convenience stores will now offer same-day delivery via Instacart to customers across their network of more than 260 locations. The new delivery service piloted in Jacksons’ home region of the Treasure Valley, Idaho in March and April of this year as a way to exceed customer expectations and respond to…
Loop Neighborhood Markets Welcomes New CFO
Loop Neighborhood Markets announced that Jonathan Louie will be joining the company as the new Chief Financial Officer. “I am thrilled to be joining Loop Neighborhood stores as they continue to expand,” said Louie. “Even before I started interviewing with the company, I was already a fan of the brand. They have elevated the convenience…
BIC Teams With Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart for EZ Reach Lighter Campaign
BIC has partnered with Snoop Dogg, Martha Stewart and Marquee Brands to launch a new advertising campaign for the BIC EZ Reach lighter. The partnership, which extends into 2022, begins when the iconic duo lights up the digital screen with the release of “Pass It,” debuting today across streaming TV networks, streaming music platforms, social…