Sheetz recently kicked off its 27th annual December donation drive for Sheetz For the Kidz, which works to make the holiday season brighter for underprivileged children in the communities Sheetz serves. During the month of December, customers have the opportunity to support kids in their local communities through donation boxes near the register and by…
Fuel Prices Decrease Slowly
At $2.57, the national gas price average is one cent cheaper on the week, according to AAA, with the majority of states seeing minimal difference in the past week. Several saw decreases of up to four cents, while fewer than a dozen states saw gas prices increase. “Since the end of October, gasoline demand has…
First TA Express in Kansas Coming Next Year
TravelCenters of America has signed a franchise agreement to open its first TA Express in the state of Kansas. The company has signed a lease for property in the city of Edgerton. A newly constructed building will sit on 12 acres of land located on Interstate 35, Exit 205, and is expected to open…
Meijer readies opening of another neighborhood grocery
Meijer is readying to open early next year Woodward Corner Market, the second of its new neighborhood grocery store concept, within the Woodward Corners by Beaumont development in Royal Oak, Mich., a suburb of Detroit. The market, slated to open Jan. 29, 2020, is focused on bringing a mix of fresh, convenient food and value…
Grab-and-Go C-store Opens in Historic Denver Neighborhood
Platte Street Mercantile celebrated its grand opening over the weekend, with a ribbon cutting and celebration on Saturday, Dec. 7. The self-serve, grab-and-go convenience store brings packaged meals, beverages, snacks and limited grocery items to the booming Platte Street Neighborhood businesses and residents. Co-owners Janine Williams and Tammy Williams – best friends with the same…
2019 40 Under 40
Today’s retail environment is changing faster than ever before as technological disruption pushes c-stores to adapt for the future while simultaneously championing the values and traditions that have supported their success throughout their companies’ histories. Next-generation leaders are playing a key role in bridging this path into tomorrow’s competitive landscape by combining new communication styles,…
Cumberland Farms App Features Gas Payment Program
Cumberland Farms‘ SmartPay Check-Link, a gas payment program, helps budget-savvy customers around the holidays save 10 cents on every gallon of gas purchased at the brand’s nearly 600 retail locations throughout the Northeast and Florida that offer gas. SmartPay is free to enroll and use and is available via the Cumberland Farms mobile app, which…
7-Eleven Launches New Brand, Electronic Accessory Line
7-Eleven is launching a line of electronic accessories to be sold under the new 24/7 LIFE by 7-Eleven brand, which will also include batteries, over-the-counter medications, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, paper goods, office supplies, wine accessories, travel-size toiletries and more. In addition to the trademark 7-Eleven green, red and orange colors, the new…
Tech Startup Raises $30 Million for Cashierless Software
Accel Robotics, a technology startup in San Diego has raised $30 million from investors to continue building out its software for cashierless stores, according to Tech Xplore. Accel Robotics enables grab-and-go, checkout-free shopping experiences across existing and emerging store formats. The company’s camera-based artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision system allows any shopper to enter a…
Core-Mark Upgrades Customer Technology Platform With JDA Software
Core-Mark International has selected JDA Software’s cloud-based software solution to stimulate sales growth and profitability for its convenience retail store customers. Core-Mark is integrating its existing customer technology platform with JDA Software’s offerings in Space Planning, Category Knowledge Base and Assortment Optimization. This integration will enable convenience retailers to generate and easily access meaningful information to…