DoorDash announced the launch of DashMart stores nationwide, which the company calls “a new type of convenience store,” owned, operated and curated by DoorDash. The stores will offer thousands of convenience, grocery and restaurant items, from ice cream and chips, to cough medicine and dog food, to spice rubs and packaged desserts from local restaurants. In…
bp Outlines New Strategy Surrounding Net Zero Ambition
bp announced a new strategy to reshape its business, including plans to invest $5 billion a year over the next decade into low-carbon energy, while cutting its gas and oil production by about 40% during the same period. Within 10 years, bp aims to have increased its annual low carbon investment 10-fold to around $5…
Wawa Debuts Kids Meals
Wawa announced the addition of Kids Meals at all 900 stores in Mid-Atlantic and Florida. The c-store chain aims to offer mobile ordering and delivery service of Kids Meals in the near future. As an extension of Wawa’s unique customization abilities, Kids Meals offer a choice of entrée including Junior hoagies with turkey, ham, roast beef…
Skupos Announces Compatibility With 70% of Convenience Retailers
Skupos, the technology platform that connects the convenience retail industry, announced new platform integrations that now reach 70% of independent stores and chains with fewer than 200 locations that sell fuel. The announcement comes shortly after news of the launch onto the Clover app marketplace, which enables non-fuel locations as well. The company’s recent full…
Relaxation Syrup
Legal Lean Syrup is a mood-enhancement drink made to help consumers unwind after a stressful day. The natural relaxation dietary supplement comes in a two-ounce shot in grape and cherry flavors. Consumers tend to mix it with a soda, put it in a double styrofoam cup and sip it slowly. The soda and the double […]
Halloween Gummies
This fall, HARIBO is unveiling a brand-new Halloween gummi pack, joining the ranks of tasty seasonal treats like Sweet or Scary Mix, Sour Vampire Bats and Switches’ Brew. The new treat, Scaremix, features a range of gummies, both sweet and sour flavors. The full list includes: Boo Bears (Watermelon, Blood Orange, Cherry, Blue Berry), Dracula’s Rings (Cherry & […]
Thorntons Requires Face Masks in All Locations
Louisville, Ky.-based Thorntons announced that it’s asking customers to wear a face covering when shopping our stores even if there isn’t a local Executive Order in place. Thorntons Cares about the communities where its guests and team members live and work and is always committed to taking measures to keep its stores clean and safe.…
Self-Sanitizing Thermal Kiosk
Self-Sanitizing Thermal Kiosks were developed to help organizations easily and quickly scan employees to register attendance and check temperatures with no contact. Temperature checks are accurate within +/- 0.05 degrees Fahrenheit, and facial recognition occurs almost instantaneously, even with masks or glasses. Once employee information has been entered into the back-stage management system, the kiosk […]
Probiotic Water
Key nutrients tend to diminish in a liquid from the moment of bottling. To solve this problem and deliver the highest possible nutritional value, Karma Water developed a cap technology to store all the key ingredients away from the water until that moment of consumption. When ready to drink, you “peel – push – shake” […]
Love’s Expands Branded Product Line
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is expanding of its Love’s branded product line with the addition of new candy and water options. “We listen to what our customers want and what they want is superior products at competitive prices,” said Mark Romig, director of merchandising for Love’s. “Based off customer feedback, we’ve added new…