At this year’s BPAMA Convention in Scottsdale, Ariz., bp unveiled a series of new initiatives for the future of its fuel and convenience stations in the U.S. The event celebrated the 50th anniversary of the BPAMA and its longstanding relationship with bp. On the main stage, bp leaders highlighted the ongoing expansion and technological developments…
Vroom Delivery Unveils eCommerce Solution, Shares New Brand Identity
Vroom Delivery has launched Commerce 360, a full-stack digital commerce solution designed specifically for convenience stores. Commerce 360 facilitates an omnichannel experience by automating the management of product information and inventory across all digital ordering and delivery channels. Reflecting the transformative nature of the announcement, Vroom Delivery also unveiled a new logo and refreshed brand…
Sprockets Launches AI-Powered Screening Technology for Recruitment
Sprockets has announced the launch of “JoJo,” a conversational virtual recruiter that aims to address the challenges that operators and hourly workers face. “Business owners are scrambling to stay profitable with the rising costs of goods and labor, managers are inundated with high volumes of applications they cannot possibly review properly and job seekers are…
SageNet Names New Chief Information Officer
Tulsa, Okla.-based SageNet has named Durga Gandi as its new chief information officer (CIO). With a 20-year career spanning consulting, product development, healthcare, manufacturing and nonprofit sectors, Gandi is recognized as a driving force in technology. As SageNet’s incoming CIO, Gandi will focus on enhancing performance through innovative and strategic technology implementation. “I am thrilled…
Construction Begins on Kentucky’s First NEVI-Funded EV Charging Station
Michigan-based OWL Services has announced the groundbreaking of the first EV fast-charging site in Richmond, Ky. The project was funded by NEVI — a national program allocating $7.5 billion in grants to support the development of EV charging projects. OWL Services, which has a national footprint and decades of experience in fueling equipment installation, leveraged…
RaceTrac Partners With Fuelman for Fuel and Fleet Card Acceptance
RaceTrac and Raceway have partnered with Fuelman — a FLEETCOR Technologies company and local fuel expense management solution — to provide acceptance of Fuelman’s fuel and fleet cards at all locations. Fuelman card users will now be able to fuel at over 580 RaceTrac and 200 RaceWay locations nationwide, providing savings and convenience for fleet…
National Retail Solutions Partners With AMS Energy Technologies
National Retail Solutions (NRS) has partnered with AMS Energy Technologies to become the POS provider for AMS’s Portable Above Ground Stations (PAGS). The collaboration “aligns with the mission of both companies to revolutionize the retail fuel industry in the U.S., promoting a cleaner, greener and more efficient fueling solution,” the companies noted in a press…
CITGO Launches First EV Pilot Program
CITGO Petroleum Corp., working alongside Folk Oil Co., has announced the launch of its new EV charging pilot program in Battle Creek, Mich. The CITGO location at 15551 11 Mile Road now offers both regular transportation fuel and EV charging stations. EV chargers at the site include both Charging System and the North American Charging…
Embracing Future Changes in Retail
Competition is driving rapid changes and spurring innovation across all retail channels. Convenience stores are no exception. The convenience store space continues evolving to meet industry trends and consumer demands. Today, some retailers are expanding their footprints, others are narrowing their focus to niche markets, and some may even be doing both. All adapt to…
Fiserv Brings In-Person Bill Payment to NCR Atleos ATMs
Payments provider and financial technology solution company Fiserv has announced that it is expanding its CheckFreePay network for in-person bill payment to include the ATM network of NCR Atleos Corp. Now, cash-preferred customers will be able to pay a wide array of household bills at thousands of ATM locations, including c-stores, grocery stores and pharmacies.…