Road Ranger has announced the rollout of FeedbackNow by Forrester to all locations after successfully piloting the technology in five stores. During the initial trial launch, Road Ranger deployed Smiley Boxes, with an optional QR code for additional comments, in their restrooms and coffee stations to collect customer feedback around the cleanliness of the restrooms…
Electricity-Saving Software for Retailers
Powerhouse Dynamics has introduced DemandSmart — an AI-driven peak demand charge reduction software module that helps companies realize enhanced electricity bill savings as well as additional carbon reduction. The DemandSmart software module is added to Powerhouse Dynamics’ Open Kitchen and SiteSage IoT platforms. Relying on patented AI technology, DemandSmart balances companies’ electricity demands by collecting and analyzing equipment usage data, […]
7-Eleven Australia Expands Loyalty and Convenience Offerings
7-Eleven Australia has announced a partnership with Grabango, through which the companies will work together to implement Grabango’s frictionless checkout technology at 10 stores by the end of 2024. The partnership will help develop the My 7-Eleven App Pay and Go 2.0 by using Grabango’s technology. The Grabango technology uses artificial intelligence (AI) to enable…
Fiberglass Tank Sump
OPW Retail Fueling has unveiled its new fiberglass TSE Tank Sump. The TSE Tank Sump is a cost-effective and time-efficient solution for fuel retailers who are looking to optimize performance in their fuel-handling and storage systems. The new tank is available with collar-ring or solid-bottom mounting options, with seal kits available for both types. The […]
Electrostatic HEPA filtrated Hand Dryer
Excel Dryer has upgraded to electrostatic HEPA filtration, which is an optional feature for its XLERATOR hand dryer models and is now available in its newly expanded, surface-mounted, ADA-compliant ThinAir Hand Dryer product line. The upgraded HEPA filtration system uses electrostatically charged media, which allows for increased airflow and attracts particles, including bacteria and viruses, to the filter […]
Convenience Drives Contactless Payments in C-Stores
When COVID-19 arrived in March 2020, retailers rushed to implement contactless payment options to keep shoppers and employees safe. Three years later, customer demand for contactless payment continues to increase given its speed and convenience. To accommodate the increased use of contactless payments, retailers are enhancing or upgrading their systems while taking data security into…
7-Eleven Launches Redesigned Mobile App
7-Eleven has revealed the latest, redesigned version of its mobile app. The refurbished app boasts a series of upgrades that help to integrate the features from both its 7Rewards loyalty program and its 7NOW Delivery offering, while enhancing the overall customer experience. “The heart of our digital connection with the customer is through the 7-Eleven…
ACE Reveals 2023 Conference Agenda
The details for the American Coalition for Ethanol’s 36th annual conference have been announced. Taking place Aug. 23-25 and located in Minneapolis, Minn., the conference will tackle a variety of different topics, including technology, strategic planning and ways to make ethanol plants more profitable while reducing carbon emissions. Breakout sessions will be held concurrently in…
Tobacco Reporting Program
Sound Payments has partnered with mKonnekt to deliver a tobacco rebate program to the Sound Point-of-Sale platform. Sound Payments is leveraging mKonnekt’s technology by using tobacco manufacturers’ loyalty and coupon programs that are offered to retailers, most often used in c-stores. This allows merchants to create reports of the daily tobacco sales combined with coupons […]
Refuel Adds New Self Checkout Kiosks
South Carolina-based c-store chain Refuel has partnered with Mashgin to deploy 15 touchless self-checkout kiosks at 10 Refuel locations. Refuel customers now have the choice to use Mashgin self-checkout machines to purchase packaged items and grab-and-go foods, pay for fuel purchases and use their Refuel Rewards card to earn or redeem points. Average transaction times…