Sound Payments announced that it is offering a $1,000 referral incentive to fuel suppliers, installers and equipment service providers for every station that results in an EMV upgrade installation. The company offers a cost-effective solution that helps stations upgrade for EMV at the pump for a third of the cost. Stations can meet industry requirements…

bp announced it is redefining the convenience store experience by introducing Mashgin’s artificial intelligence (AI) self-checkout system. Mashgin’s checkout system is the world’s fastest touchless self-checkout powered by AI and uses computer vision to scan items for purchase instantly. The technology advances bp’s journey of implementing new types of automated checkout at its stores. bp…

Circle K has extended its partnership with Jackpocket, a third-party app in the U.S. that provides a secure way to order official state lottery tickets, to offer exclusive perks for lottery players and Circle K customers. Together, Jackpocket and Circle K are kicking off a spring campaign in just over 1,650 Circle K and Holiday…

As technology evolves, the point of sale (POS) is transforming also. POS systems are becoming more lightweight, and the overall hardware cost is decreasing, with many of the newer POS systems using cloud technology, said Perry Kramer, managing partner with retail consulting firm Retail Consulting Partners. “The use of cloud technology, in most cases, reduces…

At the BP Amoco Marketers Association (BPAMA) Convention and Business Expo in San Antonio, bp unveiled a series of new initiatives for innovating the future of fuel and convenience stations in the U.S. The new initiatives enable bp’s branded marketers opportunities to respond to consumer trends and access benefits based on bp’s scale. The company…

New scan data tech requirements for tobacco retailers, including the underserved single-store operator, were created due to evolving tobacco rebate programs. Petrosoft introduced its next generation of Scan Data and Scan Data Loyalty powered by API-driven mobile-first apps to meet these requirements. It has also launched two new programs to make onboarding fast and easy […]

If you’re a small or medium-sized business owner, staying ahead of the competition is essential. A small business owner’s primary concern is how they can outperform their competitors by offering superior products and services at tempting prices. Getting ahead in any retail industry includes many responsibilities such as marketing, inventory management, sales tracking, and cost…

Loop Neighborhood partnered with auto app Way.com at multiple Loop convenience store locations throughout California. Way is powering the high-quality, drive-through car washes at various Loop Neighborhood locations as of January 2022. Way.com launched in 2016 with its parking reservation platform and has since added multiple verticals, including car washes, auto insurance, auto refinance, gas…

Alto-Shaam has expanded its range of Heated Shelf Merchandisers with two additional new model widths featuring top heat. After updating its countertop and floor-standing 36-inch models last year, both 24-inch and 48-inch models are also now available with top heat. The new layer of top heat paired with Halo Heat technology provides high-quality extended holding […]

Invenco formed a strategic agreement with FuelMedia TV, which officially announced the launch of its place-based, digital-out-of-home (DOOH) media network. Under this agreement, FuelMedia TV provides DOOH media services for Invenco’s outdoor payment terminals installed in fuel and convenience customer locations in North America. The partnership capitalizes on Invenco G6 and G7 Pay-at-Pump terminals that…