In order to expand its online grocery delivery, Walmart partners with DoorDash. Walmart and DoorDash are teaming up to help expand the retailer’s popular Online Grocery Delivery option beginning with the Atlanta metro area. As Walmart partners with DoorDash it will broaden their work together in more markets in the coming months as the retailer…
Growth Energy’s American Ethanol, Universal Technical Institute Partner
Growth Energy’s American Ethanol, Universal Technical Institute join forces to better inform customers on ethanol performance. Growth Energy announced a new partnership initiative between its American Ethanol program and Universal Technical Institute (UTI), a provider of technical training for automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. A critical mission at Growth Energy is to…
InComm Growth Follows Close of Amex Deal
New agreement will allow prepaid provider to acquire the distribution rights of American Express’s prepaid reloadable and gift card products in the U.S. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that InComm, a leading prepaid product and payment technology company based in Atlanta, will create more than 150 jobs and invest over $20 million in capital…
C-Store Customers Expect Gas Prices To Rise
Almost 70% of customers say pump prices are greater compared to 30 days ago, and with summer on the way customers expect gas prices to rise as the weather gets warmer. As summer approaches, the vast majority of consumers expect gas prices to rise (57%) or to stay at current levels (36%). Very few gas…
Marathon Petroleum Announces Reward Partnerships
Joins forces with Southwest Airlines, La Quinta Inns & Suites and the Arbor Day Foundation. Marathon Petroleum Company LP (MPC) announced that the Marathon brand is collaborating with Southwest Airlines, La Quinta Inns & Suites, the Arbor Day Foundation and Marathon’s own My CentsOff fuel savings program to launch a unique rewards program for its…
7-Eleven Provides Slurpee Coupons to Elementary Schools
Coloring sheets feature a free Slurpee coupon. 7-Eleven, Inc. representatives are delivering more than 200,000 coloring pages to elementary schools nationwide. To kick off summer, each child’s coloring sheet includes a coupon for a free Slurpee at their neighborhood 7-Eleven. Approximately 1,700 representatives from 7-Eleven will personally deliver 170,000 coloring sheets to kindergarten through second…
Cumberland Farms “Pump My Ride” Event Awards Free Gas
First 200 attendees with SmartPay Check-Link mobile app to gain $10 in free fuel. Cumberland Farms is hosting a “Pump My Ride” event at its Palm Bay, Fla. store located at 105 Malabar Road NE. The event will take place on Thursday, April 26 from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. on a first come, first served basis,…
Domino’s Invests in Artificial Intelligence
Introduces voice recognition application to take telephone orders. Technology trailblazer Domino’s Pizza is accelerating its quest for digital dominance in the restaurant industry and continuing its investment in developing platforms using artificial intelligence (AI) by launching a voice recognition application to take telephone orders coming into its stores. Domino’s was the first to introduce a…
Birra Moretti’s Bocce Ball Program Returns
Consumer sampling and enhanced retail and on-premise support to amplify excitement and participation at Bocce tournaments and special events. Birra Moretti, Italy’s No. 1 selling beer* made in the traditional way since 1859, is once again teaming up with Bocce, the country’s beloved pastime, to encourage LDA+ consumers to come together and enjoy these two…
RILA Responds on Online Tax Loophole
“For too long, giant online sellers have held a distinct advantage over local brick and mortar stores,” says RILA spokesperson. The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) released a statement following oral arguments this week in South Dakota v. Wayfair, a case that focuses on a decades-old loophole that allows online-only retailers to skirt collecting and…