In the 1980s, U.S. convenience stores had a dilemma: embrace pay-at-the-pump or not? Those in favor argued the self-service technology made life easier for people looking to fill their car with gas and go. Those opposed worried it would prevent customers from entering the store, where they might purchase a bag of Twizzlers or can…

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