7-Eleven Australia has announced a partnership with Grabango, through which the companies will work together to implement Grabango’s frictionless checkout technology at 10 stores by the end of 2024. The partnership will help develop the My 7-Eleven App Pay and Go 2.0 by using Grabango’s technology. The Grabango technology uses artificial intelligence (AI) to enable…
7-Eleven Launches Promotion in Popular Online Game
7-Eleven has announced a new, interactive promotion on the world-famous online video game, Fortnite. 7-Eleven has launched an event in the Fortnite game in which players can meet virtually for a scavenger hunt across three different Fortnite maps. Using clues that will be revealed on 7-Eleven’s social channels, players can find 7-Eleven branded cars across…
Crosby’s Reopens New York Site
Crosby’s hosted a grand reopening ceremony for its c-store location in Churchville, N.Y. The chain has noted that it is thrilled to provide a reopening celebration at the location. “Churchville is a great village and we’re proud to be part of it — we are so excited to be in this location for customers and…
Buc-ee’s to Expand Footprint to Ohio
Buc-ee’s has announced that it will be expanding into Ohio with its first location in the state, with representatives from the company to attend a planning commission meeting on Aug. 15, reported The Columbus Dispatch. The new location is set to open just outside Dayton, Ohio, in Huber Heights. The c-store and fueling station will…
PDI Technologies Acquires Skupos
PDI Technologies has announced the acquisition of Skupos — a platform that works with operators to provide profitable retail by connecting independent c-stores and CPG brands. Based in San Francisco, Calif., and Denver, Colo., Skupos provides single-store operators access to CPG brand programs and discounts, while providing brands with the data and insights on how…
Family Express Enhances Car Wash Program
Family Express has announced a partnership with Innovative Control Systems (ICS), through which the companies will work together to roll out new carwash kiosks at Family Express locations. Additionally, the company will be meeting its goal of having car washes in 45% of its locations with the building of several new car washes that is…
Thorntons Opens New Illinois Site
Thorntons has announced the opening of a new store in Kildeer, Ill. This is the chain’s 70th location in the Chicago area and its 90th in the state of Illinois. The new 6,000-square-foot facility is set on 5.15 acres and features a number of amenities to serve on-the-go customers, including: Self-checkout to drive a faster…
New Report Shines Light on Food-Focused C-Store Shoppers
C-stores today are attracting an increasing number of food-focused shoppers. As c-store retailers look to drive trip frequency and basket size among this customer cohort, understanding the drivers behind their behavior is key to serving them best. Now, a new report is highlighting the needs and goals of this important shopper segment. FoodserviceResults, in conjunction…
7-Eleven Releases Golf-Themed Merch
7-Eleven has announced the launch of a new line of golf-themed merchandise, which is available for purchase on 7Collection.com — the retailer’s online merchandise store. The collection features: Club-approved polos. Crops, tank tops and t-shirts. Ballcaps, bucket hats and snapbacks. Golf balls and tees. Patches, pins and socks featuring 7-Eleven’s vintage rooster logo from the…
Wills Group Appoints New CEO
The Wills Group has announced the appointment of Julian B. (Blackie) Wills as its new president and CEO. The announcement caps two years of growth across the Wills Group as it continues to invest and grow its retail line of businesses, including 14 company-operated Dash In sites, 41 Dash In franchise sites and 225 locations…