Reflexis Systems announced the rollout of a new Reflexis Tablet Clock that supports facial recognition capability out of the box, eliminating the need to physically touch common surfaces. This touchless system will benefit frontline, essential employees, eliminating a potential point of infection. The new tablet clock is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and…
Considering an Innovation Center
Top quartile c-store retailers have adapted their offering and execution to meet changing customer needs, but the threat of disruption grows louder still. While most retailers have been grappling with how to transform themselves amid digital disruption for some time, the COVID-19 pandemic introduced new and unexpected challenges. Still, many c-store chains are responding with…
Loop Neighborhood Offers Free Lunch for Kids Through May
Loop Neighborhood convenience store and marketplace is offering free lunches to kids ages 18 and younger in response to school closures. During these difficult times, Loop Neighborhood is aware of how many children rely on school meals for food every single day. To help fill this gap, Loop is offering kids a free slice of…
Casey’s Announces New Members of its Executive Leadership Team
Casey’s General Stores announced two additions to its executive leadership team as part of its three-year strategic plan shared in January: Ena Williams as chief operating officer and Steve Bramlage as chief financial officer, both effective June 1. Williams fills a newly created role, and Bramlage succeeds former Chief Financial Officer Bill Walljasper, who announced…
CITGO Private Foundation Provides Additional Funds to Venezuelan Nonprofits
The Simón Bolívar Foundation Inc., the non-profit, private foundation of CITGO Petroleum Corporation, announced two grants of its Emergency Relief Fund to two nonprofit organizations working in Venezuela to alleviate the effect of the COVID-19 crisis. The Emergency Relief Fund is a special grant program to provide resources for immediate support to nonprofits with existing…
ZipLine Announces PCI-DSS Compliance
ZipLine announced its compliance and affirmation with the Payment Card Industry’s Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). As a PCI-DSS Level 1 Service Provider, ZipLine continues to provide its private label debit, mobile payment, rewards and gift card offerings in a way that maintains security of consumer information, reduces fraud and provides secure online services. The PCI…
Buc-ee’s Remains Top-Rated C-Store Brand During COVID-19
GasBuddy released a new report that analyzes more than 10 million consumer visits and 2 million ratings and reviews between January and April, revealing the top-performing brands and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer sentiment and behavior. “Convenience retailers are essential businesses during times of crisis, but COVID-19 is bringing consumers to the stores…
Shell Launches Fleet Maintenance Hub
Shell announced the launch of Shell Fleet Maintenance Hub, a digital maintenance platform that grants users access to all of their fleet maintenance data and a network of discounted maintenance providers through a single online portal. The platform also allows users to conveniently schedule service, approve or decline work, pay for maintenance and create user…
EG America, McLane Company Renew Multi-Year Contract
McLane Company Inc. and EG America have renewed their multi-year contract. McLane has serviced EG America for the past several years, and the new multi-year contract period began on April 18, 2020. McLane’s distribution services cover all convenience store categories including tobacco, grocery, candy, snacks and store supplies. EG America is a national convenience store…
Coming Through for Customers and Employees
This is a challenging time for all of us as our nation continues to grapple with the current events. I remain amazed at the collective selfless response of those serving on the front lines — from healthcare workers and first responders, to convenience store team members working around the clock to serve customers and keep…