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‘Alexa, Find Me an EV Charging Station.’

EVgo and Amazon will soon allow Alexa to pair EV drivers with charging stations.

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Jimmy John’s Gamifies Its Loyalty Program

The QSR is adding achievement badges to combine challenges with rewards.

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NACS Debuts EV Charging Equipment Matching Tool

The program helps retailers connect with EV charging companies quickly and efficiently, no matter the level of charging they invest in.

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Credit Card Jingles Find Silence at Payment Terminals

Aging hardware and software at the POS and retailer pushback have muted sonic logos distributed by major credit card companies.

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How to Make Your C-Store a Coffee and Tea Destination

Coffee and tea drinkers crave variety and want an experience to go along with their customized beverage of choice.

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10% of Global Car Sales Were EVs

New car sales declined for many automakers, but EV sales more than doubled, thanks to strong demand from China and Europe.

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The Top 10 Global Consumer Trends for 2023

Emotional spending, authentic automation, digital cleansing, gamification and more are on the docket this year.

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75% of Companies Have Upped Their Sustainability Efforts

A Deloitte survey finds almost all c-suite leaders have had climate change impact their organizations over the past year.

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Shake Shack Eyes 70 More Locations

The QSR is focused on its drive-thru format, which attracts new customers previously out of reach.

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Facing the Challenges of Being a Small Operator

“You have to constantly reinvent yourself,” says Lisa Dell’Alba, president and CEO of Square One Markets Inc.

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QuikTrip Opens Travel Center in Tennessee

Meanwhile, TravelCenters of America outlines its franchise growth strategy for 2023.

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Restaurant Jobs Are Up

However, more than half of operators say they’ll lay off employees this year if the economy deteriorates.

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7-Eleven Launches Vitaminwater Slurpee

The limited-time cold-dispensed beverage is sugar-free.

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Why Physical Retail Is Still a Dominant Player

Consumers say human connection is essential to their loyalty in a business.

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Inflation Marks a 6-Month Decline

Prices for gasoline, vehicles and some food items fell, but services costs rose, and the labor market remains tight.

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5 Industry Insights From Consumer Product Executives

CPG leaders believe keeping up with the changing consumer is one of their greatest challenges.

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Pizza Hut Brings Back Popular ’90s Menu Item

The Big New Yorker is relaunching as an LTO and follows a other menu item returns from parent company Yum Brands.

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How C-Stores Can Prepare for Norovirus Season

Experts predict outbreaks will be severe this year. Here are action steps to get ready.

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Service With a Smile

Ewing Oil strives to fulfill its mission of excellent customer service in a friendly atmosphere.

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