Advance Auto Parts has announced its “Big Game Most Valuable Play” promotion. During this promotion, if any quarterback completes a touchdown pass of at least 25 yards during the Big Game on Sunday, Feb. 12, in Arizona, 25 lucky fans will score a year of free gasoline at Shell stations nationwide and receive a $500…
Kum & Go to Integrate Cleaning Robots
Kum & Go has announced the adoption of ICE Cobotics’ Cobi 18 to be deployed across its 400-plus locations. Integrating Cobi 18, a floor-cleaning cobot, will allow Kum & Go to continue to live out its purpose to ‘make days better’ by freeing up associates to deliver more of the exceptional customer service its known for.…
Stewart’s Shops Launches February Promotion
New York-based chain Stewart’s Shops has released its next promotion for the company’s “Make Your Own Prize” contest. During this initiative, winning customers will have the choice between a year’s worth of free Stewart’s Coffee or Ice Cream. The chain will release a new contest every month of the year. For February’s contest, Stewart’s Shops…
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…
Parker’s Launches Website With New Design
Parker’s recently launched a new website. Defined by the company’s signature blue and green color palette, the website offers a number of strategic optimizations to benefit customers. “At Parker’s, we’re committed to using technology to maximize the customer experience in the store, at the pump and online,” said Parker’s Founder and CEO, Greg Parker. “We decided…
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…
What You Can Learn From Kwik Trip’s Social Strategy
It’s no secret that competition can get tough among convenience stores. Luckily, social media has emerged as a powerful marketing tool that can help brands stand out among the rest. CStore Decisions recently released The 2023 Social Media Awards, powered by RivalIQ, which looked at which convenience stores were performing best across social media platforms.…
7-Eleven to Offer Free Pizza for the Super Bowl
7-Eleven announced it is giving customers a free large pizza through the 7NOW delivery app on Sunday, Feb. 12 for the Super Bowl game. All pizza flavors are included in this deal, including Extreme Meat, Cheese, Pepperoni Pizza and Breakfast Pizza, available at select stores. No matter customers’ pizza preferences, 7-Eleven has got them covered.…
GetGo Launches First Drive-Through Site
Giant Eagle-owned GetGo Café + Market announced it will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location in Mentor, Ohio, on Feb. 2. The Groundhog Day-themed celebration will take place at 6800 Center St., beginning at 9 a.m., with the giant sub-cutting ceremony (GetGo’s twist on a ribbon-cutting ceremony) at 12:30 p.m. Festivities include live…
TravelCenters of America to Expand Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
TravelCenters of America (TA) announced an agreement with Electrify America to offer electric vehicle (EV) charging at select TA/Petro locations, with the first stations planned to be deployed in 2023. With a goal of installing approximately 1,000 individual chargers at 200 locations along major highways over five years, TA will purchase Electrify America’s direct current (DC) fast…