The market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies is estimated to be over $2 trillion. This prepaid reserve has attracted the attention of retailers to help investors with a path to instant liquidity for the highly volatile alternative asset by accepting cryptocurrency directly for purchases. The growth is prompting c-store operators to question how they can tap…

Choice Market may be a small chain, with three locations in Denver and three set to open in Colorado, but that hasn’t stopped it from letting technology guide its path since it was founded in 2017. CStore Decisions is recognizing Denver-based Choice Market for its dedication to convenience through frictionless modernization and its omnichannel approach…

Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) has announced the launch of Prizma, which is a point-of-sale (POS) system designed to specifically cater to a wide spectrum of fuel and convenience retailer needs. Prizma enables retailers to evolve their businesses with more payment options and flexibility, integrating alternative and traditional refueling types, providing an ecosystem of on-site payment, […]

Rampant technology innovation continues to inspire c-store chains to offer faster, more convenient and individualized options and platforms for their customers. Early on, Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven questioned how technology innovation could help it grow, and then wasted no time testing and implementing new innovations. Over time, the c-store behemoth has evolved to remain on the…

Technology is playing a larger role in convenience store foodservice today with online and app-based menus, order-ahead capabilities and delivery continuing to accelerate. Largely due to COVID-19, the entire limited-service segment is increasingly moving towards order-ahead technology, stated Mike Kostyo, trendologist with Datassential research firm. According to Datassential’s 2021 “C-Store Foodservice Keynote Report,” 41% of…

The Kent Cos., based in Midland, Texas, is aggressively growing through acquisitions and new-to-industry stores, venturing out from its home base in the Southwest to expand in Tennessee and the Carolinas. It’s also moving into new industries, including the urgent care business, as it targets $1 billion in revenue. Today, The Kent Cos. operates 72…

More convenience store operators are prioritizing measures to lower energy costs. One of the first steps for many retailers is to evaluate the energy savings they could obtain by switching to LED lighting. LEDs are much more energy efficient than incandescent or fluorescent bulbs. Efficiencies will vary between models, but on average only about 10%…

Cardlytics is a digital advertising platform. It partners with banks to run their rewards programs that promote customer loyalty and deepen relationships. In turn, it has a secure view into where and when consumers are spending their money. Using these insights, Cardlytics helps marketers identify, reach and influence likely buyers at scale, as well as […]

Virtu-Clean Disposable Cleaning Pads are disposable, single-use mop pads that hold more liquid, release that liquid over a larger surface area and at a controlled rate, and reduce friction for more effort-free cleaning. Virtu-Clean pads come in three types: Virtu-Clean VCU, Virtu-Clean DC and Virtu-Clean DCS. Virtu-Clean pads’ microfiber construction assures more fiber is interacting with surfaces, maximizing the lift […]

Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) announced it is looking forward to welcoming its customers and industry partners to the UNITI Expo trade show from May 17–19 at the Messe Stuttgart, Germany — the first UNITI tradeshow since 2018. This will also be the first European tradeshow where the Fairbanks, LIQAL, ProGauge, Tokheim and Wayne Fueling Systems (collectively “Wayne”) brands will…