Going all robotic How Re-Up is changing the face of convenience stores as we know it Interview by Michael J. Pallerino
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irst they made it so you could not only drive up for gas, but also grab some other items of need. Ice. Cigarettes.
Gum. The convenience store, or c-store as it is commonly known, was launched in 1927 when the Southland Ice Company opened its first store in Dallas (it eventually became a 7-Eleven). Nearly 100 years later, convenience stores are a welcome and necessary part of American culture, providing quick access to essential items for consumers on the go. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t evolving. Meet Re-Up. Touted as the convenience store of the future, Re-Up utilizes cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology to elevate things like its food service offerings. With a focus on superior customer service, modern merchandising and sleek store designs, Re-Up aims to revolutionize consumers’ perception of the convenience store experience.
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COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION — ISSUE 5, 2024