by John Keller | May 2, 2023 | Customer News, Fuel Price Management, Fuel Price Management Solutions, Fuel Pricing Software, Fuel Pricing Strategy, Fuel Pricing Technology, Fuel Software, Industry News, Price Advantage, PriceAdvantage, Retail Fuel Margins
Convenience Store News reports that Loop Neighborhood Market has added ultrafast EV chargers to their existing store network. The article can be found here.
The new charging stations represent an expansion of their partnership with FreeWire Technologies of Oakland, California. These charging stations can charge two vehicles simultaneously and are compatible with all Level 3 EVs and Teslas.
At Loop Neighborhood Market, we believe the transition into zero-emission and lowering our carbon footprint is of utmost importance in today’s world,” said Loop CEO Varish Goyal. “We are most excited to integrate FreeWire’s leading edge Boost Chargers into our Loop locations, helping our customers save time while being more energy efficient.”
San Francisco-based Loop Neighborhood acts as an all-in-one convenience store and marketplace, operating over 130 stores across both northern and southern California. Loop Marketplace supports active and healthy lifestyles by carrying organic, natural and gluten-free products, along with items more specifically targeted to female and millennial customers. Additionally, each location offers seating areas equipped with Wi-Fi to further enhance the experience. Loop Neighborhood Markets has been a PriceAdvantage partner since 2013.
Founded in 2014, FreeWire Technologies provides ultra-fast EV charging and energy management solutions to Fortune 100 companies, commercial and utility customers, fleets, retail locations, and gas stations across North America and Europe.
by John Keller | May 2, 2023 | Customer News, Fuel Price Management, Fuel Price Management Solutions, Fuel Price Optimization, Fuel Pricing Software, Fuel Pricing Strategy, Fuel Pricing Technology, Fuel Software, Industry News, Price Advantage, PriceAdvantage
Convenience Store News reports that Sheetz has now reached over 2 million electric vehicle (EV) charging sessions. The Convenience Store News article can be found here.
Sheetz installed their first EV charger in 2012. Now Sheetz has installed 650 EV chargers at 95 locations, making it one of the largest charging networks in the country, according to the company.
“Our goal at Sheetz has always been to be the ultimate one-stop-shop, to help customers to refuel — or recharge — your car and refresh your body. With the market for electric vehicles gaining popularity, Sheetz is committed to building a network now for the future needs of our customers”, said Trevor Walter, vice president of petroleum supply management at Sheetz.
by John Keller | Apr 21, 2023 | Customer News, Fuel Price Management, Fuel Price Management Solutions, Fuel Price Optimization, Fuel Pricing Software, Fuel Pricing Strategy, Fuel Pricing Technology, Fuel Software, Industry News, Price Advantage, PriceAdvantage, Retail Fuel Margins
Longtime PriceAdvantage customer Maverik has announced a deal to acquire the 400 store chain Kum & Go. Convenience Store News reported the deal here.
The combination of Maverik and Kum & Go creates a best-in-class convenience store operator across the Midwest and Rocky Mountain regions with a differentiated value proposition across fuel, foodservice and inside store offerings, according to the two companies.
Based in Salt Lake City, Maverik — Adventure’s First Stop operates nearly 400 locations across 12 western states, making it the largest independent fuel marketer in the Intermountain West. Locations include Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
by John Keller | Apr 19, 2023 | Customer News, Fuel Price Management, Fuel Price Management Solutions, Fuel Price Optimization, Fuel Pricing Software, Fuel Pricing Strategy, Fuel Pricing Technology, Fuel Software, Industry News, Price Advantage, PriceAdvantage, Retail Fuel Margins
As reported by USA Today, once again Sheetz is offering a promotional discount, this time on E85 flex fuel.
E85, or flexible fuel, is offered at more than 375 Sheetz stores throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Ohio and North Carolina.
Sheetz has been using PriceAdvantage as their retail fuel pricing software, fully integrated with their Skyline signs, since 2009.
by John Keller | Mar 20, 2023 | Fuel Price Management, Fuel Price Management Solutions, Fuel Price Optimization, Fuel Pricing Software, Fuel Pricing Strategy, Fuel Pricing Technology, Fuel Software, Price Advantage, Retail Fuel Margins
The PriceAdvantage team is excited to announce the general availability of PriceAdvantage version 2023.1.
With this release, PriceAdvantage delivers an entirely new way to synchronize spreads. In addition, this release improves the interoperability with Skyline signs.
Please contact your Account Representative, or anyone on our Support team, to learn more about this new release, to schedule a demonstration, and to arrange for an upgrade. Upgrades typically take less than one hour.
by John Keller | Mar 2, 2023 | Customer News, Fuel Price Management, Fuel Price Management Solutions, Fuel Price Optimization, Fuel Pricing Software, Fuel Pricing Strategy, Fuel Pricing Technology, Fuel Software, Industry News, PriceAdvantage
Convenience Store Decisions announced that Parkland USA has named Donna Sanker as president. The article can be found here.
Sanker has led Parkland’s Canadian segments since 2019, during which time she provided strong leadership and strengthened Parkland’s Canadian business.
“As president of our USA Segment, Donna will now lead and support our team and strengthen our ONE Parkland culture,” the company announced.
Donna’s experience includes over 16 years at BP where she was Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Operating Officer.
Parkland USA joined the Skyline Products family in 2022, implementing PriceAdvantage across all their stores and integrating to Skyline signs for full closed-loop price change validation.
