AKIBAconnects
For CPG Brands

Reach every c-store.
Own your strategy.
Make AI do the tedious work.

  • Reach thousands of convenience stores through one platform: AKIBA.
  • AI models design campaigns based on your strategy and budget.
  • CPG leaders receive thoughtful conclusions, not mounds of useless analytics.
  • No field teams, manual overhead or tracking difficulty — just performance.
  • Precise utilization of marketing capital across every store.
I'm a Brand →
For Store Owners

Improve store profitability.
Easy to Manage.
Get Paid Each Month.

  • Browse vendor campaigns and opt into the ones that fit your store
  • See projected earnings before you commit
  • View how much you've earned for each offer you're participating in
  • Automatic ACH transfer of earnings to your bank account each month
  • ACH Payment Monthly.
I'm a Store Owner →

How a Campaign Works

Four steps from launch to payment — powered by AI.

1

Brands Define Campaign Strategy

AKIBA uses AI to manage campaigns based on your corporate strategy and goals. Choose from customizable campaign templates and let AI handle the execution across thousands of connected convenience stores.

Brands target stores by location, historical sales, product assortment, square footage, and banner.

Market share increase New product launch Pricing tests Brand equity Competitor shove Vendor discounts In-store displays Product placement
2

Stores Opt Into Campaigns

Convenience stores browse available CPG campaigns and select the ones that meet their strategic goals — namely increased store profitability and customer satisfaction.

Store owners see projected earnings upfront — each owner decides if it's worth the effort.

Location targeting Historical sales Product assortment Square footage Banner
3

AKIBA Tracks Compliance & Performance

AKIBA monitors compliance and delivers detailed campaign analytics for every participating store for each CPG campaign. Brands see exactly how their marketing budget is performing across the entire store network.

Automatically continue campaigns with well-performing stores. Auto-cut stores that don't meet the bar; protect precious marketing capital.

Real-time tracking Compliance monitoring Detailed analytics for brands Auto-optimization
4

Payment Flows Through AKIBA

Brands and stores have no direct relationship. AKIBA collects payment from brands and remits to each participating store based on the campaign's terms and the store's performance - clean, transparent, and fully automated.

Automated collection Store-level remittance No intermediaries

One Platform, Two Audiences

AKIBA sits in the middle — connecting intelligent brands with retail growth partners.

Energy Drinks
Beverage
Nicotine
Snacks
Candy
Campaigns
Analytics
Billing
AKIBA
  • AI-managed marketing campaigns
  • Real-time transaction data and analytics
  • Compliance and Payments
Offers
Transaction Logs
Payment
Circle K
7-Eleven
Chevron
Shell
+ thousands more

Built for Both Sides

For Brands

Scale without complexity

AI manages campaigns based on your corporate strategy and goals
Reach thousands of c-stores through one platform
Target stores by location, historical sales, product assortment, square footage, and banner
Real-time compliance tracking and detailed ROI analytics
Auto-continue with well-performing stores; auto-cut underperformers
Precise utilization of marketing capital — just performance
For Store Owners

Earn more, easily

Browse vendor campaigns and opt into the ones that fit your store
See projected earnings before you commit
View how much you've earned for each offer you're participating in
Automatic ACH transfer of earnings to your bank account each month
No contracts or obligations with brands
Better products and promotions for your customers

Ready to get started?

AKIBA is in private beta. Request early access for your brand or store.

Request Access