Last week, OPEC+ decided to maintain current production levels and not make any cuts, which led to lower oil prices, according to AAA. Over the past week, the national average for a gallon of gas barely budged, drifting lower by three cents to $3.47. But Friday’s blockbuster U.S. report of 517,000 jobs added in January,…
2023 NAG Hosts Panel on Next-Gen Technologies
Convenience store retailers interested in learning more about next-generation technologies can do so at the National Advisory Group’s (NAG) annual conference from March 26-29. At 1:15 p.m. on March 28, “Connecting Next-Generation Loyalty, Payments and POS Systems” will feature a discussion on how new technologies can enable hyper-personalized customer experiences. The combination of loyalty, payments…
P97 Networks Collaborates With Visa
P97 Networks announced it is teaming up with Visa to deploy its token technology. This collaboration will help reduce friction with in-car payments, enable electric vehicle (EV) charging payments across public networks, and further accelerate mobile payment innovation and acceptance. The first step in this cooperation is the launch of P97 Network’s enhanced network token…
Oatmeal Cream Pie-Flavored Ice Cream
Ben & Jerry’s unveiled its newest flavor: Oatmeal Dream Pie. The concoction is an Oatmeal Crème Pie Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert with Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cookies — by Partake, the allergy-friendly food company — and Marshmallow Swirls. The certified vegan dessert is shipping now to appear on shelves across the country. The flavor is a full-time addition […]
Standard AI to Integrate Skip
Standard AI announced a definitive agreement to acquire Skip, a self-checkout solutions provider. Standard AI will connect self-checkout with artificial intelligence (AI)-powered autonomous checkout into one integrated experience. The powerful combination will give retailers who are seeking immediate relief from labor pains a self-checkout option with a clearly defined path to an autonomous future. In…
Sweet Squad Candy Fans
CandyRific released Sweet Squad Candy Fans for Valentine’s Day. These colorful Kittycorn Mermaid, Unicorn, Llama and Mermaid Fans provide a burst of fanned air when the button is pushed. Each comes complete with 0.53 ounces of assorted fruit flavored dextrose candies (natural flavors and colors). The fans have a suggested retail price of $5.99 and […]
Snacks for the Sweet Tooth
Emmy Boes, associate editor of CStore Decisions, tries Kind Soft Baked Granola, SweeTARTS Gummies Fruity Splitz and Labatt Blue Light Non-Alc Strawberry Acai.
NAG Talks Fuel Strategy
The National Advisory Group (NAG) has invited the convenience store industry to attend its annual conference on March 26-29 in Austin, Texas. One of its general sessions will cover the changing fuel landscape, including the integration of electric vehicles and alternative fuels. Leading authorities will discuss how the forecourt will evolve over the next five…
Booming Travel Center Chain Fires Up Inspiring Heart Month Campaign
Pilot Co. announced its annual American Heart Month round-up campaign, encouraging guests to stop at one of its participating locations to support heart health. This is the sixth year Pilot Co. has supported the American Heart Association’s Life is Why cause marketing campaign — inspiring guests to celebrate their reasons to live healthier, longer lives…
Sergio Montolfo of Phillips & King Passes Away
Sergio Montolfo, an admired leader, colleague and friend who was recently promoted to executive vice president of operations at Phillips & King, passed suddenly on Jan. 28, according to Tobacco Business Magazine. Montolfo was a beloved leader and industry icon for over 25 years at Phillips & King, a company founded by his wife’s family…