SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.— Stewart’s Shops dropped its gasoline prices 10 cents “across the board” Friday at 11:00 a.m., the retailer announced on Facebook. Read More
Solution Evolution – Pinnacle execs talk loyalty, mobile payment, “the cloud” at start of user conference (CSP)
ARLINGTON, Texas — As the ability to store and transmit data becomes both more robust and wireless, retailers are looking for ways to analyze data, access information remotely and capitalize on emerging loyalty and payment opportunities, according to executives with The Pinnacle Corp…
Instant Rewards for Fuel Customers (CSDecisions)
Today’s competitive retailing environment makes it tough to attract and keep customers, so convenience stores are turning to loyalty programs that allow the faithful to earn points as they shop and redeem them later for discounts and freebees.
Stinker Stores Aquires 14 Albertsons Fuel Centers (CSP)
Stinker Stores Inc. has purchased 14 Albertsons fuel centers from Supervalu, which owns the Albertsons supermarkets in Idaho, and is set to officially convert them to Stinker Stores in October.Read More
Honey Farms Selects UTC RETAIL as POS Hardware Provider (CSP)
WORCESTER, Mass. — Honey Farms Inc. has selected the 3100 Series Workstation from UTC RETAIL–a leading provider of retail management solutions, including software, hardware and professional services–as its new POS hardware solution. Read More
Retailers Grab Inc. 5000 Spots (CSP)
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Plaid Pantry, Kum & Go and Gas Depot have all made the 2011 Inc. 5000, an annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest growing privately held companies in America. Plaid Pantry has entered the Inc. 5000 for the first time this year, securing the No. 4,288 spot.
Wawa Ramping up in Florida (CSP)
WAWA, Pa. — Wawa Inc. is moving forward with its previously announced expansion into Florida, according to a report by The Orlando Business Journal. The retailer, which has indicated that it plans to open as many as 100 convenience stores in the Sunshine State, said that it has signed more than 10 leases in the last eight months in the Orlando market.Read More
Delta Sonic Chooses Titan for Total Compliance Management (CSP)
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Car wash and convenience store chain Delta Sonic recently chose Titan Management Group to assist in the management of operational compliance for all of its facilities, which span New York, Illinois and Pennsylvania. Read More
Green Sign of the Times (CSP)
ANDERSON, Ind. — A new wind turbine at a Gas America station in Anderson, Ind., is expected to turn the facility from a net user of energy into a net gainer, its designer, Keith Tully, told The Herald Bulletin.Read More
Wawa Smooths Help Customers Stay Cool (CSDecisions)
Wawa sponsored two Philadelphia events this 4th of July holiday to show off its smothie products to thirsty customers. Philadelphia residents had the opportunity to cool down with Wawa smoothies at both Taste of Philadelphia and Independence Day Blast.Read More