Panasonic Connect North America has announced that it will showcase its new restaurant technology solutions at MURTEC 2024. The solutions include its newest Stingray JS9900 Kiosk Series and JS988 Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminals. The new solutions have the capacity to transform the consumer experience in fast casual or quick-serve settings to a completely personalized and seamless…
Chatmeter Releases AI-Powered Technology for Multi-Location Brands
Chatmeter has announced the release of Risk Monitoring, an artificial intelligence (AI) technology that gives multi-location brands the ability to identify and prevent the next major crisis. “In the realm of online reputation management, the stakes have never been higher for businesses navigating the digital landscape,” said John Mazur, CEO of Chatmeter. “Negative, business-threatening commentary…
Urban Value Corner Store Introduces New Retail Format for Apartments
Urban Value Corner Store (UVCS) has selected JUXTA to pioneer its autonomous micro-market strategy within luxury apartment communities. The two companies are partnering to join JUXTA’s newest initiative, project name ‘Nest’ — an autonomous micro market kit for indoor environments — with Urban Value’s strong brand presence in upscale living environments, setting a new standard…
VyStar Credit Union Selects NCR Atleos ATM Network
NCR Atleos Corp. announced that VyStar Credit Union has selected Atleos’ Allpoint ATM Network to expand surcharge-free access to cash for members at locations across the country. The Jacksonville, Fla.-based credit union with $13.6 billion in assets continues to grow across the Southeast and needed strategic physical infrastructure to support its expanding member base. By…
Smith Oil Co. Partners With Liquid Barcodes for Mobile App, Loyalty Upgrades
After rolling out the Smith Oil fuel pay mobile app program, the company has partnered with Liquid Barcodes to include a robust loyalty program in the app, with more in the works. Smith Oil Co., headquartered in New Cumberland, W.V., operates 12 retail locations serving the Ohio Valley in both Ohio and West Virginia. Liquid…
Upside Teams Up With Chime for Cash Back Promotions
Upside has announced a new partnership with Chime, which will bring Upside’s cash back offers to millions of chime members within the Chime app. Chime members can now take advantage of Upside’s personalized cash back promotions at thousands of food and fuel locations nationwide. Earned cash back is automatically credited to Chime members’ checking accounts…
Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business Deploys Self-Checkout Kiosks
Mashgin has announced the successful deployment of its self-checkout technology at Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business in Hanover, N.H. “The new touchless self-checkout kiosks speed up the checkout experience for Tuck students, with average transaction times at Mashgin kiosks averaging between 10 and 16 seconds,” the company noted in a statement. Mashgin’s technology helps eliminate…
Should I Invest in Self-Serve Technology?
Convenience store retailers asking themselves whether they should invest in self-serve technology are increasingly coming to the conclusion that — assuming they can afford it — the answer is yes. The reason is obvious: from frictionless checkout to pay at the pump, foodservice kiosks and more, a growing number of consumers in America and around…
Observing the Customer When it Comes to EV
The noise surrounding electric vehicles (EV) is loud, and c-store retailers are asking themselves what, if anything, they need to do about the technology. While many large operators have already begun EV charger implementation, a number of smaller chains are wondering whether or not installing chargers is in the cards for them at this time.…
McLane Introduces Emerging Brands Offering
McLane recently announced the launch of Emerging Brands — the latest in the company’s expanded offerings for convenience stores, which allows retailers to quickly diversify their product selection with new, innovative and trending brands. “Consumers today are more conscious than ever about their choices and have come to expect a personalized shopping experience,” said Vito…