Finding the right loyalty program “fit” involves a lot more than simply signing up with the first supplier partner you find. Successful c-store retailers need an up-to-date loyalty solution that fits their budgets, their POS systems and their stores. “We’re just gas people—we don’t understand this stuff,” said Gene Tish, vice president and chief operating…
Dutch Oil Chooses FuelQuest
Dutch Oil Co., the Columbus, Miss.-based petroleum marketer, will implement FuelQuest’s Fuel Management System (FMS) to streamline fuel distribution and fleet operations at its network of 100 company-owned and operated locations, dealer-owned stores and independent retail sites. Tommy Gilreath, CFO of The Dutch Group Cos., said the company will deploy FMS to improve complex and…
7eleven to offer nexon america game cards
Technology enables players to compete and interact with others from around the world. While most big news in the videogame industry revolves around the midnight launch of a hot, new game or the latest, greatest console to hit store shelves, 7-Eleven Inc. is promoting a new videogame initiative that is less about hardware and software…
Pay by Touch founder and CEO files for personal bankruptcy
Pay by Touch founder and CEO files for personal bankruptcy, facing a backlash from investors and employees. Just two weeks ago, Convenience Store Decisions reported that Shell Oil became the first gasoline retailer in the world to adopt Pay by Touch’s biometric payment technology at its pumps and inside convenience stores to add more convenience…
coinstar redbox focus on cstores
Plans to have 300 DVD rental kiosks in place by the end of 2007. No longer content to place DVD rental kiosks solely in McDonald’s restaurants and grocery stores, Coinstar and Redbox announced it has deployed more than two dozen DVD rental kiosks in convenience stores across the U.S. It plans to have 300 in…
gilbarco veederroot partners with google
Initial rollout of 3,500 integrated touchscreen fuel pumps to offer real-time directions. Gilbarco Veeder-Root bolster its fuel pump offering by announcing a partnership with online search leader Google at the NACS show in Atlanta. The high-tech pumps integrate a Google-powered touch display. The device will use an internet connection to uplink with Google Maps and…
Bic’s Pat Cordle leads new NACS Supplier Board
New NACS Supplier Board Chairman Pat Cordle, vice president of sales and marketing for Bic Corp., leads the new slate of officers who will serve on the 2007-08 NACS Supplier Board that was announced today during the Supplier Board meeting at the NACS Show 2007 in Atlanta . In addition, Brad Heetland, director of east…
murphy oil partners with dtn portal solutions
Murphy Oil Corp. has implemented DTN Portal Solutions, which hosts a branded online message center and allocation viewer that was integrated into Murphy’s Web site to increase the effectiveness of the oil company’s communication strategies. Murphy’s goal is to drive sales and encourage customer loyalty with enhanced features in a branded environment. Murphy, based in…
mannatec launches private label fleet card program
FleetCor subsidiary delivers turnkey program for independent petroleum marketers. Mannatec introduced a new full service private label fleet card program for petroleum marketers. The new program brings simplicity, growth and cost savings opportunities versus previously available self-service private label programs. “This is a turnkey program for independent petroleum marketers and retailers where Mannatec does all…
canadian tire chooses fujitsu
New self-checkout systems installed in 100 stores. Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc., with Canadian Tire, will install Fujitsu’s U-Scan Genesis self-checkout system at more than 100 of its 468 stores across Canada. “Customer service is a top priority at Canadian Tire and the Fujitsu self-checkout systems will provide a new and enhanced method to efficiently serve…