Wawa To Present 2010 Environmental Community Service Award

Wawa To Present 2010 Environmental Community Service Award

  For the fifth straight year, Wawa, NBC 10 and Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP are preparing to present the Annual Environmental Community Service Award.   The Environmental Community Service award aims to raise awareness of environmental concerns and to recognize middle and high schools in the Delaware Valley for their efforts in environmental [...]

Sheetz Petitions Pennsylvania for Beer Sales

Sheetz Petitions Pennsylvania for Beer Sales

  Altoona, Pa.-based Sheetz, which has more than 350 stores in six states including more than 200 in Pennsylvania, has started a petition drive to show Pennsylvania lawmakers that customers want to buy beer in its stores, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.   Chairman Steve Sheetz wants a law allowing convenience stores to sell beer, although [...]

Winners of ’Fuel My Passion’ Announced

Winners of ’Fuel My Passion’ Announced

  Five grand prize winners have been announced in the Shell V-Power “Fuel My Passion” Contest & Sweepstakes following a nationwide vote.   Hundreds of automotive and motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country entered the contest. All entries shared a common thread-their passion for their ride and fueling it with Shell V-Power.   The online [...]

Dunkin’ Donuts Expands in Kentucky

Dunkin’ Donuts Expands in Kentucky

  Dunkin’ Donuts, has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with Pace Development LLC for 15 new restaurants in Louisville, Ky.   The first two locations are anticipated to open in 2011 and the remainder by 2016. Dunkin’ Donuts’ development in Louisville is part of a steady and strategic growth strategy, which includes expanding in [...]

Climbing Gasoline Prices Hit the Brakes on Unemployment

Climbing Gasoline Prices Hit the Brakes on Unemployment

By Brian L. Milne, Refined Fuels Editor, Telvent DTN   Just below $2.70 gallon, the U.S. average for regular grade gasoline entered November at a one-year high following five consecutive weekly increases according to the federal government. That unrelenting march higher early in the fourth quarter looks to be coming to an end.   Moreover, [...]

New Shell Rotella T Motor Oil  at Sam’s Club

New Shell Rotella T Motor Oil at Sam’s Club

  As part of the Sam’s Club commitment to help independent business owners make a profit and simplify their business needs, the company is now offering Shell Rotella T 15W-40 motor oil with “Triple Protection” technology.   Available in one gallon, 2.5 gallon, or 55 gallon drum sizes, the Triple Protection technology builds on the [...]

Circle K To Acquire 100 Chicago Shell Stores

Circle K To Acquire 100 Chicago Shell Stores

  Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. expects to enter into an agreement through one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Circle K, creating a joint venture with Shell Oil Products U.S. to operate about 100 convenience stores in the greater Chicago metropolitan area.   The transaction is subject to final management approvals of both companies, standard regulatory approvals and [...]

New Products Keep Food Sales Fresh

New Products Keep Food Sales Fresh

Sophisticated customers are demanding foodservice programs that keep the menu fresh by rotating options and adding new products and flavors. Dan Rotherham, director of operations at Feather Petroleum Inc., which operates 18 Stop ‘n Save c-stores in Colorado, has seen firsthand how adding new products and streamlining store menus has helped business. “We strive to [...]