Financial Information Technologies (Fintech) recently announced its asset acquisition of iControl Systems USA, a third-party technology solution offering alcohol invoice payments and scan-based trading. Fintech stated that the acquisition broadens the adoption of its flagship product, PaymentSource, and expands the company’s retail product portfolio. With this acquisition, Fintech now serves over 240,000 alcohol-licensed hospitality and…
Battling Today’s Staffing Challenges
In 2024, staffing issues and inflation both remain top challenges at convenience stores. As retailers look to better recruitment, hiring and retention practices, they’re continuing to raise starting wages and improve benefits to best appeal to employees who are feeling squeezed by the rising cost of living. For the 16th consecutive year, CStore Decisions and…
Love’s Opens Five New Stores, Remodels Two
Love’s Travel Stops recently announced the opening of five new Speedco locations. Additionally, Love’s Truck Care and Speedco completed upgrades to two existing maintenance shops. These investments add 23 service bays and 10 service trucks to the nation’s largest over-the-road preventive maintenance and total truck care network. New stores can be found in: Nogales, Ariz.…
Parker’s to Open New South Carolina Location
Parker’s Kitchen has announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art location in Charleston, S.C. The chain will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the site, located at 1776 Ashley River Rd. The celebration starts at 10 a.m. on April 8. The newest Parker’s Kitchen location in the metro Charleston area offers award-winning, Southern-inspired food prepared…
Standard AI Launches Vision Analytics Platform
Standard AI has announced the launch of a new product suite and the elevation of veteran company executives to CEO and chief technology officer (CTO). Enabled by AI and computer vision, Standard AI is introducing Vision Analytics to empower retailers and brands with insights into shopper behavior, product performance and store operations captured through fidelity…
Trion Industries Names New President
Trion Industries has announced the appointment of Adam Thalenfeld as its third president in company history. Adam Thalenfeld has assumed this position following the passing of his father, John S. Thalenfeld, who passed away in February. The succession of family leadership by Adam and his sister Rebecca continues the traditions established by their grandfather, David…
Do Your People Feel That They Belong?
In my 30 years of working in human resources, I have never met an employee that I wanted to keep, develop, promote, etc. that did not want to BELONG to something good. What I mean by “something good” is an organization that does good things for its associates, its customers and its community. Back in…
7-Eleven Announces Return of Bring Your Own Cup Day
7-Eleven has brought back its annual Bring Your Own Cup Day (BYOC) promotion, which will take place on April 13. For one day only, 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes customers can grab a vessel of their choosing and fill it with any Slurpee drink for just $1.99. “Slurpee drink fans are encouraged to bring their motorcycle…
Onvo Launches New Hot Food Program
Scranton, Pa.-based Onvo has announced the introduction of a new hot food program called Food on the Fly. The program makes its debut at Onvo’s location in Dorrance, Pa. In celebration of the launch, Onvo will be giving away 100 of their signature Craveritos at the Dorrance location on National Burrito Day, April 4. The…
TXB Launches New LTO Menu Items
Spicewood, Texas-based TXB has announced the introduction of its newest limited time offers (LTOs), which include a fresh-made quesadilla and chicken and waffles from Harty Bake. The new menu items are available from now through July 3 at participating TXB locations. TXB has crafted three unique menu items for customers to enjoy all season long,…