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Loyalty programs are essential, but they can deliver even more impact with Upside. For one grocer: ?? 62% of new and non-loyalty Upside shoppers enrolled in the grocer’s loyalty program. ?? Shoppers in the least loyal customer segment tripled their visits and spent 5x more. More on how Upside boosts key metrics and drives meaningful results by pairing loyalty and Upside ??

Most stations operate at just 24% capacity and, with fuel demand declining, traditional strategies aren’t enough to stay ahead. On March 20 at 2 p.m. EST, join Upside’s Dan Sutterman and moderator Jed Brewer for an exclusive SG Voices webinar covering: ? Shifting industry dynamics and what they mean for your business ?? Pump capacity insights from 30,000+ retailers ?? Actionable strategies to attract more drivers and sell more fuel This is a must-attend event for c-store leaders, CFOs, FP&A teams, and owners. Save your spot here! https://hubs.li/Q03clwfz0

??? “My career at Upside is a testament to its strong culture of supporting internal mobility.” Sydney Cohn joined Upside in 2020 as chief of staff to co-founder and Chief Product Officer Wayne Lin. 2 ? years later, she transitioned into a role focused on product management. Today, she’s a senior product manager working on the Upside app’s discovery experience. Hear more from Sydney in this article from Built In here: https://hubs.li/Q03by23W0 #hiring #productmanagement #UpsideCareers

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Webinar with Upside ?? As fuel demand declines and vehicle efficiency rises, traditional approaches like on-site enhancements and sign prices aren’t enough. Did you know stations are operating at an average of 24% capacity? It's time to rethink strategies and optimize performance. Join us for a complimentary SG Voices webinar featuring Dan Sutterman, Director of Business Development at Upside. Dan will share insights on the state of retail fuel and c-stores, pump capacity analysis, and innovative strategies to drive more customers and gallons. What You’ll Learn: ? Shifting industry dynamics ? Pump capacity analysis across 30,000 retailers ? Practical strategies for improving pump capacity Moderated by Jed Brewer, this 30-minute session is tailored for C-store Presidents, Owners, CFOs, FP&A personnel, and anyone eager to improve business performance through enhanced pump capacity. ?? Date: March 20th ? Time: 2pm EST ?Duration: 30 minutes Don't miss out, register now- https://lnkd.in/gKqcBAYW

Several weeks ago, a few Upside team members had the privilege of joining the Casey's team for an afternoon of giving back. In just one afternoon, we worked together to pack 20,000 meals for MEALS FROM THE HEARTLAND. That’s enough meals to feed 80 children for an entire year ?? Shoutout to the Casey's team for helping to plan such an impactful event (h/t Sarah Clark!). Our mission to help communities thrive shines through in everything we do. That includes volunteer efforts like this one, as well as our commitments to sustainability — you can read more about that here: https://hubs.li/Q03byvVT0

Despite investments in digital programs, in-store upgrades, ecommerce, and expansion, many grocers still struggle to see meaningful year-over-year growth. Why? Because these strategies alone aren’t enough to move the needle for uncommitted customers. That’s where Upside comes in. ?? Grocers on Upside are driving sales increases equivalent to opening new stores—without the CapEx or OpEx. Find out how: https://hubs.li/Q03by12_0

U.S. fuel demand was up in February, but California prices surged. Here’s why ?? A Bay Area refinery fire shut down production, wiping out 10% of the state’s gasoline supply overnight. With fewer gallons to sell, stations saw higher rack prices and sign prices, hitting Northern California the hardest. Even with higher prices, CA demand held strong: ?? 3.2% increase in regular gallons sold ?? 4.9% increase in c-store transactions ?? 2.4% decrease in margins Read more about how a single refinery outage can shake an entire region, and how things are trending across the rest of the country, here: https://hubs.li/Q03b4N220

As consumers continue to prioritize value, private-label brands are gaining momentum in grocery aisles. Upside’s Tyler Renaghan spoke with Jim Tierney at PYMNTS about how shifting consumer behaviors are reshaping the grocery landscape and why retailers are doubling down on private labels. Check out the full article here: https://hubs.li/Q039ZlSB0 #GroceryTrends #RetailInsights #ConsumerBehavior #PrivateLabel

Tacala, LLC a Taco Bell franchisee with 370+ locations, partnered with Upside to attract new customers and get regulars coming back more often. The impact? ? 68% of transactions driven by Upside were from net-new or previously infrequent customers ? 42% more spend from regular customers after launching Upside ? 81% ROI — every $1 spent on Upside returned $1.81 See how Upside impacted spend across customer segments below, and read the full story here: https://hubs.li/Q039HMhn0

Our team had a great time at #WPMA last week in Las Vegas. Special thanks to the more than 100 guests who joined us for our happy hour!