convenience stores

Chinese C-Store Chain Bianlifeng Looks At $500M IPO
Chinese C-Store Chain Bianlifeng Looks At $500M IPO
July 08, 2021  |  IPO

Chinese convenience store startup Bianlifeng is looking to go public in the U.S. with an initial public offering (IPO) that could raise roughly $500 million,...

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Self-Checkout Tech Innovations Alleviate Labor Pain Points For Grocers
Self-Checkout Tech Innovations Alleviate Labor Pain Points For Grocers
July 07, 2021  |  Retail

During quarantine, as consumers looked for ways to get their food needs met while minimizing contact with people outside their quarantine bubbles, self-checkout went from...

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High Oil Prices Another Logistical Headwind In Retailers’ Supply Chain Struggles
High Oil Prices Another Logistical Headwind In Retailers’ Supply Chain Struggles
July 06, 2021  |  Retail

The combination of oil prices hitting a six-year high and average gasoline costs at a seven-year high is exacerbating an existing headache for retailers who...

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Grocery Roundup: On The Go Is On The Rise
Grocery Roundup: On The Go Is On The Rise
July 01, 2021  |  Retail

The corner store snack stop is back. As packaged food brands that rely on grocery shoppers begin to lose sales to restaurants, those that provide...

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Today In Retail: Casey’s General Stores In-Store Sales Climb; Attentive Plans To Buy Tone
Today In Retail: Casey’s General Stores In-Store Sales Climb; Attentive Plans To Buy Tone
June 09, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, Casey’s General Stores reported rising same-store sales, while text messaging upstart Attentive is purchasing Massachusetts-based Tone. Plus, video-streaming network Shopflix...

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Casey’s Sales Rise As More Guests Shop Inside Stores  
Casey’s Sales Rise As More Guests Shop Inside Stores  
June 09, 2021  |  Retail

Casey’s General Stores, which has over 2,240 locations, reported that inside same-store sales were up approximately 13 percent for the fourth quarter of 2021 as...

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7-Eleven To Install 500 Electric Car Charge Ports In US, Canada
7-Eleven To Install 500 Electric Car Charge Ports In US, Canada
June 01, 2021  |  Retail

7-Eleven will be installing electric vehicle (EV) ports in what a press release called a furthering of “environmental ambitions.” The gas station retailer will be...

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Circle K Leverages Beverage Subscription To Bring In Summer Customers
Circle K Leverages Beverage Subscription To Bring In Summer Customers
May 26, 2021  |  Retail

With a new program, convenience store chain Circle K is expanding the role of the beverage subscription service. We have already seen plenty of coffee...

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Instacart Delivery Now Offered At 6,000 7-Eleven Stores
Instacart Delivery Now Offered At 6,000 7-Eleven Stores
May 21, 2021  |  Retail

Instacart announced on Friday (May 21) that it has expanded its collaboration with 7-Eleven to nearly 4,000 new stores around the country. This expansion means...

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