Technology is shaping the future of travel centers and helping operators increase efficiency, enhance the customer experience and improve decision-making. The 黑料社区Foundation’s new Technology Steering Council is bringing together technology experts to share their insights and knowledge of technology-related trends to help steer the industry.
11-12-2024The technology used in the truck stop and travel center industry is accelerating exponentially, leaving operators to sift through the wide range of options to determine which solutions will drive profitability.
“We like to have our drivers come inside and experience the amenities, but a hugely important factor is getting in and out quickly,” said Craig Jensen, director of information technology for Sapp Bros.
08-27-2024Innovation is a necessity for survival and growth in business, especially as markets become more competitive and customers鈥� needs and preferences change. Finding new innovative solutions and products can help businesses differentiate themselves from competitors, attract new customers and retain existing ones.
During 黑料社区Connect鈥檚 Tank Talks, five industry providers shared their products and ideas during quick, five-minute presentations modeled after a popular TV show. A panel of judges and the audience voted on the products or services they thought would improve the travel center wallet share.
As we gear up for another Tank Talk session in Las Vegas, take a look back at 2024鈥檚 winners with us.
06-17-2024On the surface, a convenience store within a truck stop or travel center may look similar to those
in your neighborhood, but the differences run deep. The types of customers stopping at the locations vary, as do the reasons they visit and what they plan to purchase. As a result, there has to be a wider variety of products, amenities and services at a travel center than at a convenience store.
鈥淚n general, travel centers鈥� categories don鈥檛 see the same type of sales in each category that a c-store may,鈥� said Darren Schulte, NATSO鈥檚 vice president of membership.
06-14-2024In this sponsored episode with Digit7 CEO Chithrai Mani, we explore the digital retail innovations available from Digit7. Discover how autonomous checkout at stores can increase sales and loyalty and […]
11-17-2023Bethany Allee, head of marketing and education at PDI Technologies, joined the 黑料社区Foundation’s podcast to talk about convenience and fuel technology. Together with 黑料社区Foundation Executive Director Amy Toner, they explore inventory technology, automation, loyalty and much more.
10-10-2023The right systems enable real-time and automated inventory management while also helping retailers identify shifts in purchasing patterns, balance what consumers are buying with what is available in the supply chain, and optimize employees鈥� time.
08-23-2023Different technology boasts different features, and there are several factors travel center operators should consider when determining which point-of-sale (POS) system to use.
07-27-2023Digital shelf labels, also called electronic shelf labels, are helping retailers streamline labor, manage promotions and optimize pricing. Here are three ways travel centers can benefit from digital shelf labels.
07-25-2023Automation and digitization are changing nearly every industry, including truckstops, travel plazas and convenience stores. New technology is helping companies automate tasks and re-direct labor to responsibilities that directly benefit customers.
07-20-2023Peter Rasmussen, CEO and Founder, Convenience and Energy Advisors, and Christine Schoessler, NATSO’s COO, take a deep dive into travel center technology, offering both insights on what technologies to adapt and concrete tactics to make them a reality.
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