Press Releases
National Retail Solutions (NRS) and its partners hosted a Networking Lunch at Rasoi 2 in Iselin, NJ on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, attracting more than 100 independent retailers and business owners. The event provided an afternoon of practical business ideas and connections with fellow retailers and industry partners. NRS president and CEO Elie Y. Katz emphasized the rarity of such gatherings for store owners who spend their days behind the counter. The lunch continues NRS's series of gatherings for the independent retail community, following the Retailers Networking Meetup earlier this year, with more events planned. Sponsors included Mandel Wholesale, Krauszer’s Food Stores, Renascent Media, TV Asia, and El Especialito.
Fintech, a B2B data and payments automation provider, has launched a supply chain partner management hub designed for grocery and convenience stores with DSD shared inventory programs. The platform provides end-to-end visibility, automated payments, and a validated price book, aiming to reduce friction and improve margins in scan-based trading.
In April 2026, Schaefer released three simultaneous research reports indicating that food and beverage brands commonly lump three types of consumers together in their media plans, leading to overspending on linear TV, underinvestment in streaming, and mis-measurement of social advertising. The reports separately analyze the behavioral characteristics of social-first, TV-first, and streaming-first buyers, emphasizing that these are structurally different advertising problems requiring differentiated strategies.
Kwik Trip, Inc. has partnered with Eagle Eye, a SaaS and AI technology company, to introduce AI-powered personalized loyalty campaigns across its U.S. convenience store network. The collaboration will allow participating CPG brands to engage Kwik Trip's 5.25 million loyalty members through individually targeted and gamified promotions, with Eagle Eye providing campaign performance reporting for sales attribution and ROI measurement.
GroundTruth announced the launch of Dynamic Intent Prediction, the first large-scale commercial deployment of ZeroToOne.AI's Large Behavior Model (LBM), designed to predict consumer behavior and provide daily-updated AI audiences. The model is based on technology developed by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, covering over 15,000 behavioral signals and more than 7 million points of interest, with prediction windows ranging from 24 hours to 30 days. Early application cases show that the model helped a global restaurant chain identify $100 million in wasted media spend and increased store visits by 27%.
NRS Petro announced that its all-in-one POS system now supports Bennett fuel dispensers, compatible with new installations and select existing equipment, helping independent gas stations unify fueling and store operations management.
National Retail Solutions (NRS) announced on July 28, 2026, the launch of SellMyBodega.com, an online marketplace connecting independent business sellers with potential buyers. The platform serves business types such as convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, restaurants, and gas stations, offering features like detailed listings and categorized search, along with a promotional offer of free listings for the first 60 days. NRS President and CEO Elie Y. Katz stated that the platform aims to help owners expand their entrepreneurial ventures while responding to the growing demand for entrepreneurship and acquisitions.
National Retail Solutions (NRS) and Krasdale Foods hosted their annual Customer Appreciation Day at Citi Field in New York on July 30, with over 250 merchants and employees in attendance. The event included a pre-game tailgate party and game viewing to thank independent retailers for their long-term partnership and support.
On August 13, 2026, Octane announced the launch of an AI operating system designed for convenience store operators, aiming to help stores gradually achieve autonomous operations by automating daily operational tasks such as pricing, inventory, invoicing, fuel, cash, labor, and loss prevention. The system is currently being piloted at 12 locations, with plans to expand design partners.