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fromBusiness Insider
11 hours ago

I visited a 24/7 convenience store where robots named Barb and Peter served me snacks

VenHub operates fully automated, robot-run convenience stores using AI-driven robotic arms for 24/7 retail, reducing labor and overhead while optimizing inventory.
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

15 Popular Sheetz Menu Items, Ranked Worst To Best - Tasting Table

Let's pull back the covers on Sheetz. Even Bob Sheetz himself didn't know what he was putting in motion in 1952 when he purchased one of his father's shops in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Carrying out family tradition, this first location originally dealt in dairy ... that's right, dairy. But with the motto "Why the Sheetz not?" the chain's crafty founder soon turned the business into a bustling convenience store.
Food & drink
Food & drink
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

70 new food items each week? South Korea is the convenience store capital of the world

South Korean convenience stores offer an expansive, fast-changing mix of unexpected goods and 'instant-ized' foods, driving a $25-billion retail and cultural phenomenon.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Why Japan's 7-Elevens are the hottest new tourist attraction

Thanks to TikTok, grocery store tourism is trending, with convenience stores becoming must-see destinations for tourists in Japan, significantly enhancing their travel experience.
Food & drink
E-Commerce
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Catford shopkeeper is star of Coca-Cola advert marking 125 years on UK's high streets

Kaual Patel's Torridon Convenience Store exemplifies community support and entrepreneurship, highlighted in Coca-Cola's new advert.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

How One Chef Made This Western Gas Station Chain A Cult Favorite For Burritos And Street Tacos - Tasting Table

Maverik gas stations, led by chef Kyle Lore, now offer gourmet food options, transforming road trip dining with customizable, flavorful meals.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Quebec-based Couche-Tard pulls out of bid for 7-Eleven parent company | CBC News

Couche-Tard withdrew its proposal to buy Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd., citing a lack of sincere and constructive engagement from the company.
E-Commerce
fromC-Store Dive
2 months ago

Adding convenience: How C Stores can add customers by blending tech and in-person experiences

The convenience store business model thrives by prioritizing ease for customers to make purchases, integrating the experience with digital engagement to meet customers where they are.
E-Commerce
Marketing tech
fromC-Store Dive
3 months ago

Small c-stores shouldn't sleep on retail media

TXB is successfully developing its retail media network despite being smaller than competitors like 7-Eleven.
Smaller retailers can attract unique advertisers and customer bases that larger retailers may not reach.
NYC food
fromThe Infatuation
4 months ago

The 10 Best Corner Store Meals In SF - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Local corner stores offer hidden gems with high-quality food options.
California rolls and gourmet sandwiches can be found at unexpected locations.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I tried 6 subs from QuikTrip. The popular convenience chain left me pleasantly surprised.

The Big Italian sub was filled with flavor, but it was the messiest among all the options. Despite needing careful handling, its robust taste made it stand out.
SF food
NYC startup
fromtherealdeal.com
4 months ago

Whole Foods to open bodega-like grocery in Williamsburg

Whole Foods Market is introducing smaller, grab-and-go grocery stores to cater to urban lifestyles with convenient shopping options.
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