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💫 Congratulations to Upside’s own Eric Frank, named a 2025 Rising Star as part of the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) Technology CFO Awards recognizing financial leaders in the region who are driving innovation and economic growth. Read more on the awards here: https://hubs.li/Q03gySZH0

The final numbers are in, and March fuel trends bucked expectations in more ways than one. 📉 Rack prices fell by over 15 cents per gallon 📈 C-store transactions rose nearly 6% nationally ⛽ Fuel transactions declined despite lower prices Why the contradictions? And how did those three days of tariffs on Canadian and Mexican fuel have an impact? We explain — and dig into what’s next. Get the full March fuel trends update: https://hubs.li/Q03grNmx0 #gasprices #retailfuel

⛽ Fuel Trends by Upside helps you make sense of the latest trends in retail fuel, based on millions of transactions and expert analysis from Upside. Hear more from our in-house economist Dr. Thomas Weinandy ⬇️ then sign up for our monthly updates here: https://hubs.li/Q03g9k-l0 Plus: keep an eye out for our next analysis, coming this week!

💭 “We’re literally doubling down on loyalty because we believe it’s the key to the future.” Heritage Grocers Group partnered with Upside to grow loyalty in a meaningful way — by connecting with uncommitted customers, helping them make their dollars go further, and driving a long-term 86% retention rate.

Attending NACS State of the Industry Summit next week? You won’t want to miss this session ⬇️ Dr. Thomas Weinandy, Upside’s Senior Research Economist, will take the stage on Wednesday morning to break down the U.S. economic outlook for 2025 and beyond. Fuel and convenience leaders — don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights that can help you navigate what’s ahead. #NACS2025 #economy

🚨 Retail Media Networks (RMNs) are everywhere right now — but are they a silver bullet for grocery growth? In the latest episode of Supermarket News' SN Techwire podcast with Chloe Riley, our VP of Retail, Tyler Renaghan, gets real about the opportunities RMNs offer, the major challenges grocers are still facing, and what’s still missing from the equation. Tune in to hear: ✔️ What RMNs can deliver for grocers ✔️ Why uncommitted customers remain a blind spot ✔️ How basket-level personalization can fill the gaps RMNs leave behind Listen now: https://hubs.li/Q03f90mb0

The March issue of The Total is now live! Here’s what we’re talking about this month: 🍽️ What diners say is the right discount to change their minds, and why they might be wrong 🔥 How the impact of a Bay Area refinery fire rippled through California 🛒 Where grocers are investing now, and what’s still keeping them up at night ⛽ How warehouse clubs are coming for fuel retailers’ gallons Read it now ⬇️

Operations Manager Jamilu Mohammed will celebrate his ninth anniversary at Upside later this year. In this article, he talks about how he landed here more than eight years ago and what keeps him coming back. Read it here: https://hubs.li/Q03dH7z80 #allthingsupside #hiring

Headed to the Associated Wholesale Grocers 2025 March Showcase? Don’t miss Simon J. Palmer, our Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, on stage tomorrow morning. Simon will explore how independent grocers can attract today’s uncommitted shoppers—and why acting now is key to staying competitive. If you’re attending, stop by and connect! 👋 #AWG2025 #GroceryRetail #RetailGrowth #Upside

‼️ Big news: Upside is integrated into Marqeta's platform 🤝 What this means: Industry-leading cash-back offers can now be your competitive differentiator. Here's how: Marqeta’s customers can easily integrate Upside’s personalized cash-back offers into their card programs to boost engagement, retention, and top-of-wallet positioning, delivering meaningful rewards where cardholders spend most: grocery stores, restaurants, and fuel stations. Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/gCcvfxAf #fintech #rewards #cashback #marqeta #Upside