3 Big Numbers: Making customers comfortable with c-store AI
3 Big Numbers is a weekly column that looks at a few key details from around the c-store industry. Artificial intelligence is finding its way into several areas of convenience store operations, from AI agents that answer questions and streamline workflows to more personalized loyalty programs and applications in delivery and ordering kiosks. As retailers […]
AI on the C-Store Customer’s Terms: New Consumer Report by PAR Technology
AI on the C-Store Customer’s Terms: New Consumer Report by PAR Technology As AI becomes routine at checkout, customers are getting clearer about the one thing it can’t touch: access to a real person NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (September 30, 2026) – PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR), a leading technology provider powering multi‑unit operations across restaurant, […]
Convenience Weekly S2/E38: Leadership Shakeup at Parker’s. Getting Past the Rough First Half of the Year. News From Cumberland Farms, Casey’s, Sheetz, Royal Farms, more.
Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, contemplating “the dying quick stop” and how to stay above the fray with loyalty insider Jake Kiser of PAR Retail. Go to the episode
United Refining builds new loyalty program for Kwik Fill c-stores
Convenience retailer and oil company United Refining has partnered with retail tech company PAR Technology to build out a new loyalty and customer engagement platform for its Kwik Fill c-stores, according to a Tuesday announcement. Kwik Fill is building its loyalty program from scratch on the PAR Retail platform and will use PAR Intelligence to […]
Kwik Fill Selects PAR Technology to Power Its Guest Engagement Strategy and Accelerate AI-Driven Innovation
Kwik Fill Selects PAR Technology to Power Its Guest Engagement Strategy and Accelerate AI-Driven Innovation Convenience retailer advances its guest engagement strategy to deliver more personalized experiences and accelerate AI-driven innovation NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (September 15, 2026) – PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR), a leading technology provider powering multi-unit operators across restaurant, retail, and large-scale […]
Jacksons Selects PAR Retail to Evolve Loyalty Program
Jacksons Food Stores has selected PAR Retail “to support the evolution” of its customer loyalty program, Let’s Go Rewards, according to a press release. “As customer expectations continue to rise, Jacksons recognized the need for a more flexible approach that could grow alongside its business and customers. By partnering with PAR Retail, Jacksons is evolving […]
Jacksons Food Stores Evolves “Let’s Go Rewards” Program with PAR Technology
Jacksons Food Stores Evolves “Let’s Go Rewards” Program with PAR Technology Convenience retailer enhances its loyalty program to support more personalized, scalable customer engagement NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (July 15, 2026) – PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR), a leading technology provider powering multi‑unit operators across restaurant, retail, and large-scale commerce, today announced that Jacksons Food Stores, […]
Bolla Market launches first loyalty program across 160-plus stores
Bolla Oil Corp., the operator of Bolla Market convenience stores, has launched its first customer loyalty program. Bolla Rewards was created in partnership with Par Technology Corp. Bolla Rewards was designed to drive repeat in-store visits, deliver immediate customer value and deepen engagement across more than 160 locations throughout the New York Tri-State area, the […]
