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What I Learned from Having to Charge My EV on My Chicken Coop
If you’ve been following along with my EV journey on this blog, mea culpa! I know I left you hanging for a while with my last blog post. What can I say…it’s been a couple of crazy-busy months. So,...
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Plugging into the Future at ReFuelForum USA 2023
I recently attended the launch of an exciting new event for the convenience industry: ReFuelForum USA 2023 in San Antonio, Texas. This inaugural forum focused on the transformation of fuel retail in...
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Get Your Business Ready: 2024 Trends Webinar Recap
Were you able to join us for the live webinar “Convenience Trends to Watch for in 2024?” If not, be sure to check out the summary below or view the on-demand webinar here. The NACS-sponsored webinar...
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The Future of Fuel and EV Adoption
In the ever-evolving landscape of transportation and fuels, one trend is accelerating at an electrifying pace—the rise in electric vehicle (EV) sales. Although the growth is substantial, and the...
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EVs and Convenience: Trends to Expect in 2024
We asked several PDI business leaders to share their predictions on the potential impact of the energy transition and EVs across the convenience retail industry. Here’s what they had to say about...
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Norway’s EV Growing Pains and What They Mean for the Industry
Norway has been a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with EVs making up the majority of new car sales throughout the country in recent years. But its rapid transition as an early adopter...
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Soaking Up C-Store Insights on Ready-to-Drink Cocktail Sales
Even as high inflation rates impact the buying behaviors of many American consumers, it’s clear that shoppers continue to make indulgent purchases. The latest convenience store industry sales data...
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Rock Down to Electric App-enue: Must-Have Apps for EV Drivers
Remember the 1982 “Electric Avenue” song by Eddy Grant? Hopefully, you’ve heard it, or I just wasted a perfectly bad pun in my blog title. And, if you’re not quite old enough to remember that song...
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Blinging Out the EV: Must-Have EV Accessories for a Smarter, Smoother Ride
Now that the rush of the holiday season is over, how many of you are still sitting on some leftover gift cards? I might just have a few ideas for you on how to spend them. As I mention in pretty much...
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Road Trippin’ in My EV: 6 Tips for Longer Trips (and FAQs)
Now that I’ve gotten much more familiar with my electric vehicle’s range and charging needs for daily driving, I’m starting to feel ready for longer road trips and weekend getaways. But hitting the...
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Speaking Their Love Language: How to Build Customer Loyalty
How much do you love your customers? How much do they love you back? Do you have any data to back up your hunch? The top fuel and convenience retail brands understand how to create long-lasting...
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Navigating the Unexpected: Why You Need Data-Driven Fuel Logistics Software
If you’ve been watching the news, you’ve likely noticed how extreme weather conditions gripping Scandinavia and parts of Europe this winter have caused widespread disruptions in both businesses and...
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Will C-Stores Fill the EV Charging Void?
Even as sales of electric vehicles (EVs) continue their steady rise, at least one company is rethinking its investment strategy into the EV market. Car rental company Hertz announced that it was...
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If Your Internet Service Goes Down, Does Your Business Stay Up?
When the unpredictable happens, will your business be prepared? That hypothetical question became reality when Internet services provider AT&T recently experienced a widespread outage throughout...
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Navigating Tax Season: Accounting Best Practices for the Convenience Ecosystem
Tax season can be a daunting time for businesses, especially in the convenience ecosystem where transactions are frequent and varied. However, this time doesn’t have to be synonymous with stress. With...
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How Retailers Can Swipe Left on Hackers
Some relationships start out great and just keep going strong. Other relationships might seem good for a while but eventually fizzle out. And some relationships should be avoided at all costs. To...
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Why Loyalty and Payments Are the Perfect Pairing for Retail
When it comes to fuel and convenience retail, loyalty and payments are like peanut butter and jelly. Sure, they’re great on their own. But when you combine them…that’s where the magic happens. Before...
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Check Out the Latest Updates for PDI Propane Commercial Fueling Solutions
It seems a lot longer than just a year ago that PDI acquired Blue Cow Software. Now that the integration is complete, the heritage Blue Cow Software products are all available as PDI Propane and...
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