Technology

Edmonton-based Vendor Convenience turns 24/7 autonomous shopping into a 'spectacle'
Cashierless c-store adopts next-level technology with Robobarista.
Dover Fueling Solutions with Grubbrr to launch self-ordering solution
DX Market will be installed at select c-stores and fuel stations in U.S. before coming to Canada.

Retailer Spotlight
Inspiring ideas from c-stores around the world
A spotlight on big ideas and innovation.
Technology
7-Eleven to launch autonomous delivery pilot in California
Retailers partnering with Nuro, which received a deployment permit from the California DMV a year ago.
Marketing
How convenience stores can overcome the uncertainty of the 2021 holiday shopping season
Using technology to create marketing and promotional strategies with an ever-increasing amount of variables is key.
Foodservice
Technology is reshaping c-store foodservice
From streamlining back-of-house operations to driving customer interactions, here's what the future looks like.
Technology
Couche-Tard hosts official opening of Retail Innovation Lab at McGill
Frictionless store debuted in January and is a testing ground for innovation.
Technology
QR codes are back, but what do customers think?
Survey from Field Agent Canada asks if QR codes really are the next big thing, or just another flash in the scan.
Technology
Amazon cloud computing division to open second Canadian hub in Calgary region
Several Canadian retailers, including Parkland, with with Amazon Web Services.
Technology
Skip the line: 7-Eleven debuts mobile checkout across Canada
Frictionless solution enables customers to scan, pay and go.
Technology
4 ways technology innovation is shaping convenience
By meeting the challenges of the pandemic with investments in technology, c-store operators are reshaping the future of convenience.
Retailer Spotlight
Aisle 24 to expand 24/7 cashierless retail concept across Canada
The time is right for the Canadian company to roll out its frictionless shopping experience.
Car Wash
Industry insiders share strategies for subscription car wash success
Operators can better predict their monthly sales volumes and customers love the lower cost per wash.
Technology
How omni integration is redefining convenience
Online and offline channels are no longer separate entities, but complementary platforms that improve the retail experience: A look at three retailers demonstrating omni-channel integration.