convenience stores

Grocers Launch Convenience Store Concepts Despite Challenges in the Space
Grocers Launch Convenience Store Concepts Despite Challenges in the Space
April 20, 2023  |  Retail

This week in grocery, H-E-B adds convenience stores, Giant Eagle revisits mailers and Kroger accepts SNAP. As grocers look to drive up frequency, many are...

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EV Charging Stations May Rev Up Retailers’ Basket Sizes and Sales
EV Charging Stations May Rev Up Retailers’ Basket Sizes and Sales
March 31, 2023  |  Technology

For brick-and-mortar retailers — convenience stores especially — boosting foot traffic is essential. And for some forward-thinking merchants, the way to charge sales and boost...

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Comdata to Integrate GK Cloud Technology for Upcoming Convenience Store Solution
Comdata to Integrate GK Cloud Technology for Upcoming Convenience Store Solution
March 21, 2023  |  Technology

Comdata will launch the “next evolution” of its convenience store point-of-sale (POS) solution this spring. The new Comdata CStore POS and payment solution will integrate...

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Retailers Gain Share From Confectionery Giants With Private-Label Candy
Retailers Gain Share From Confectionery Giants With Private-Label Candy
March 08, 2023  |  Retail

As major brands raise wholesale prices, retailers are seizing on the private label opportunity. On a call with analysts Wednesday (March 8) discussing its third-quarter...

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Convenience Stores Use Subscriptions to Keep Cash-Strapped Consumers Coming Back
Convenience Stores Use Subscriptions to Keep Cash-Strapped Consumers Coming Back
March 06, 2023  |  Subscriptions

As consumers cut spending, convenience retailers are leveraging subscriptions to keep them coming back. Most recently, mid-size convenience store chain Parker’s, which has more than...

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Convenience Stores Turn to Drive-Thru to Boost Loyalty
Convenience Stores Turn to Drive-Thru to Boost Loyalty
February 13, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

As convenience retailers look to offer the quickest, easiest shopping experience, drive-thru can be key. GetGo Cafe + Market, the convenience store subsidiary of, Giant...

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Dole, Food Producers Turn to Asset Sales Amid Ongoing Grocery Inflation
Dole, Food Producers Turn to Asset Sales Amid Ongoing Grocery Inflation
February 02, 2023  |  Economy

This week in grocery, food giants sell off major divisions and grocers take on QSRs. As food costs rise, some of the largest producers are...

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P97 and Visa Collaborate on Mobile Convenience Store Payments
P97 and Visa Collaborate on Mobile Convenience Store Payments
January 31, 2023  |  Mobile Payments

P97 Networks has teamed with Visa to expand its mobile payment offerings for convenience stores. “This collaboration will help reduce friction with in-car payments, enable...

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Grocers Expand Into Convenience Stores to Drive Sales of Essentials
Grocers Expand Into Convenience Stores to Drive Sales of Essentials
January 30, 2023  |  Retail

As consumers shift to making smaller, more frequent food purchases, grocers are adjusting accordingly. Specifically, several grocery brands have been turning to convenience retail and...

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