Technology has had a great influence on virtually every aspect of American life. One of the most obvious to me, as an ...

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a network of physical devices, vehicles, appliances, and other objects embedded with ...

Google Assistant is a voice-activated virtual assistant powered by artificial intelligence (AI), developed by Google.

Convenience: Voice recognition allows users to interact with devices and systems hands-free, making it faster and easier to ...

Once known for quick stops to grab a bag of chips or a soda, some convenience stores now serve fresh, nutritious alternatives that appeal to the health-conscious and the business-savvy.

Move over big box stores. VenHub is a new concept in retailing – fully automated convenience stores run 24/7 by robots. “No employees, open 24 hours a day, safe and secure shopping for the ...

This edition of CSP’s New Convenience-Store Roundup features new-to-industry (NTI) c-store openings, as well as closings, that took place in February 2025. Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee saw ...

Japan's convenience stores are responding to the rapid increase in rice prices by using different techniques to extend the shelf life of their products. The goal is to reduce costs by cutting back ...

It was a snake-point robbery. Police in Tennessee are looking for a crew of crooks who made off with $400 worth of cannabis oil from a local gas station convenience store — while armed with a ...

Americans are stopping for gas, but they aren’t grabbing their usual snacks or smokes. The change in behavior is hurting U.S. sales of Doritos, Twinkies, Heath bars and Newports.

What has emerged is the ultimate marriage of convenience, with Arena signing on last October with assurances from Fisher that money would be spent to upgrade the organization. Yet it's worth ...