In order to keep up with and surpass competition, a store must do more than properly stocking inventory, offering competitive prices and providing outstanding customer service. They also need to keep up with the latest technology. Funding mechanisms may be needed for new, more efficient equipment and performing necessary renovations to keep the store looking…

KRS, a leading convenience chain solutions provider has announced a strategic partnership to resell and distribute 500+ Tortoise’s remote-controlled sidewalk delivery vehicles to empower their convenience chain customers to grow their business with affordable, zero-emissions same-day last mile delivery. KRS offers retailers a one-stop shop integrated solution for loyalty and ecommerce that Tortoise’s brandable robots…

In the battle to be the first to market with new products, retailers face fierce competition from other industry operators and cross-channel marketers. Despite the battle for that share of wallet, chains have come to depend on their wholesalers and product manufacturers for the information they need to make smart business choices. The convenience store…

KickBack Rewards Systems (KRS) — a leading provider of marketing solutions, including engagement and rewards programs, CPG funded digital coupons, scan data reporting, app development, and omnichannel ordering for the convenience store and petroleum industry — has acquired CMI Solutions, a widely-recognized industry stalwart back-office software provider. Through this acquisition, KRS has expanded its portfolio…

Rutter’s is getting festive for Halloween this year! Following the success of their Red, Spiked, and Blue campaign, Rutter’s and Steel Reserve are partnering again this fall to bring “Spooky Berry” Spiked Slushies to customers throughout October. The “Spooky Berry” will be a blackberry flavor, which all Spiked Slushies fans will enjoy! Spiked Slushies are…

Warrenton Oil Co., a family-owned and operated company founded in 1972 and located in Truesdale, Mo., announced the acquisition of Abel Oil Co., a family-owned and operated Missouri-based company located in Louisiana, Mo., and founded in 1940. The acquisition includes Abel Oil’s 18 Missouri convenience stores, currently operating under the Abel’s Quick Shop brand. Terms…

The need to effectively merchandise tobacco in convenience stores has grown in importance due to what some c-store executives see as industry dynamics that have led them to focus more on three product categories: vaping, cigars and other tobacco products (OTP). Some see selling combustible cigarettes as a challenge requiring large amounts of capital, which…

Beck Suppliers announced the addition of Justin Jeffers as its vice president of fuel supply and logistics. He will be leading the company’s fuel transportation division as well as its propane and fuel oil division. The fuel transportation division is responsible for delivering approximately 200 million gallons of motor fuel annually to Beck Branded Fuel…

Mirabito Convenience Stores today announced that it will kick off its annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month coffee campaign on Oct. 1. Throughout the month of October, if you’re drinking Mirabito coffee, the lid will be PINK to signify that a portion of each coffee sale goes directly toward breast cancer research and support. “By putting…

It has long been a given that American consumers not only want but expect basically everything – which makes finding the right mix of tobacco products all the more challenging for convenience store operators. Tobacco is already as diverse a category as there is, including everything from cigarettes (both traditional and natural), smokeless tobacco (chewing…