Altoona, Pa.-based Sheetz launched its new ‘Kidz Meal Bagz’ program to provide free food to help children and families in need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meal Bagz will be available all day starting April 2 and will include a turkey sandwich, chips and a drink. Families interested in taking advantage of the…
Cumberland Farms Offers Free Coffee to Healthcare Workers
EG Group convenience stores in the U.S., including Westborough, Mass.-based Cumberland Farms, have added healthcare workers to the current group of first responders and military personnel who can receive free coffee as a small “thank you” for the critical services they continue to selflessly provide to those affected by COVID-19. Effective immediately and throughout this unprecedented…
DoorDash Launches ‘Convenience’ Category
DoorDash announced its expansion beyond food with the launch of a new ‘Convenience’ category on the app. Customers will now have access to everyday essential items, household staples and ready-made meals during this critical time. More than 1,800 c-store locations nationwide have partnered with DoorDash, including 7-Eleven, Circle K, Wawa and Casey’s General Stores, to offer…
POS Opportunities Expand
In 2020, new point-of-sale (POS) solutions, including frictionless solutions, are giving c-store retailers much to consider. “Retailers continue to be confronted by POS solution providers’ attention to delivering software to support EMV on the forecourt,” said Ed Collupy, executive consultant with W. Capra Consulting Group. “This, along with the earlier deployment of EMV for inside…
Love’s Offers Professional Drivers Loyalty Status Security
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is allowing professional drivers to keep their current My Love Rewards loyalty point status regardless of their purchases through the month of May. Members can still upgrade their status during this time but won’t be downgraded for any reason. “We know that professional drivers have a lot to worry…
Key Takeaways From CStore Decisions’ Webinar on COVID-19
On Monday, March 30, CStore Decisions hosted a webinar titled, “What Will You Do If Your Store Is Contaminated By COVID-19?” where a panel of experts discussed best practices in operations and sanitation during the pandemic. Moderator John Lofstock, editor of CStore Decisions Group, was joined by featured speakers Scott Apter, president of Apter Industries;…
Enmarket Increases Hourly Wages, Installs Plexiglass Shields
Savannah, Ga.-based Enmarket announced several new measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, including a temporary pay boost of $2.50 an hour for employees and the installation of plexiglass shields at its checkout counters as further protection for employees and customers. Installation of the plexiglass shields, also known as “sneeze guards,” will include all Enmarket locations in…
Dash In Provides $200,000 in Unrestricted Grants to Mid-Atlantic Food Banks
La Plata, Md.-based Dash In, a Wills Group company with with more than 50 c-store locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, announced $200,000 in unrestricted grants to four major food banks operating across the Mid-Atlantic region: Food Bank of Delaware, Maryland Food Bank, Feed More and Capital Area Food Bank. The four $50,000 unrestricted grants will help…
High’s Installs EV Charging Stations
Baltimore-based High’s announced that it has installed two new ChargePoint EV charging spots at its Jessup, Md., location. The move to implement EV charging solutions reinforces High’s dedication to optimizing the shopping experience for customers, while simultaneously supporting the future of e-mobility and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the company said. “We are seeing an increase of…
Prepaid Cards’ Popularity Continues to Increase
Last year, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an update to the Electronic Fund Transfer Act that increases protections on prepaid accounts and governs them more similarly to checking accounts. These rules are helping fuel the continued growth of prepaid cards, both in open-loop cards for multiple items like bill pay or healthcare spending…