Category Archives: Convenience Store News

Robotic refueling can be kickstarted by the COVID-19 crisis

The COVID-19 crisis has made hygiene at the forecourt more important than ever. Robotic refueling can help people stay isolated and avoid transmitting the virus. For the retailer it can reduce a big drops in sales and be prepared for the future of mobility. Jonas Thor Olsen believes it is time for robotics. The COVID-19…
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U.S. convenience store count drops

There are 153,237 convenience stores operating in the United States, a 1.1% decline from last year’s record of 154,958 stores, according to the 2019 NACS/Nielsen Convenience Industry Store Count. The count is based on stores as of December 31, 2018. The decrease in stores was fueled by a 2,198-store decline in single-store operators, which still…
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Shell and General Motors deliver nationwide in-dash fuel payment

First-ever embedded in-dash fuel payment technology live at Shell branded sites across the country. Shell Oil Company and General Motors have announced today that Shell-branded stations across the United States now accept the automotive industry's first-ever embedded, in-dash fuel payment and loyalty experience. Customers who look to fuel their eligible Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac…
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EXXONMOBIL LAUNCHES NEW EXXON MOBIL REWARDS+ LOYALTY PROGRAM

ExxonMobil today launched Exxon Mobil Rewards+™, a new loyalty program that will enable customers to earn and redeem points on fuel, car washes and convenience store purchases at participating Exxon and Mobil stations across the United States. The Exxon Mobil Rewards+ program is unique because it includes convenience store purchases, further enhancing customers’ benefits and experiences…
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