New senior vice president of wholesale fuels joins Southside Oil team. Southside Oil, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the largest ExxonMobil fuel distributor in the region, Mid-Atlantic Convenience Stores (MACS), has appointed John Hornyak as senior vice president of wholesale fuels. Hornyak brings to the Southside Oil team celebrated experience as a senior executive in the [...]
Listed at No. 4372, Kum & Go moves up more than 200 spots since last year. Kum & Go officials announced the company’s inclusion, for the third straight year, in the Inc. 5000, a ranking of the 5000 fastest growing privately-held companies in America. The results of the fifth annual Inc. 5000 revealed that Kum [...]
Hot dogs and tornados continue to provide chains with inexpensive, labor-friendly meal solutions that allow store operators to expand their fresh food offering. By Howard Riell, Associate Editor. One of the most maligned pieces of equipment in all of foodservice—the roller grill—remains the backbone of many convenience store foodservice programs, offering an inexpensive, labor-friendly way [...]
Whether going with a branded option or developing a proprietary menu, pizza appeals to a wide variety of pallets. By Howard Riell, Associate Editor. Everybody loves pizza, but which pizza? And what will it take to get it to your customers? These are the kinds of questions convenience store operators need to ask themselves [...]
“Pilot Flying J understands the challenge professional drivers face in maintaining a healthy lifestyle while on the road,” says Pilot Flying J CEO. Flying J Travel Centers is set to offer professional drivers an easy in, easy out workout concept through a partnership with Rolling Strong and Snap Fitness, a franchisor of 24/7 express fitness [...]
“Eby’s customer-centric philosophy is in perfect alignment with what we do at every one of our stores,” says president of Ricker Oil. Ricker Oil has selected Naperville, Ill.-based Eby-Brown to provide distribution services to its 50 Ricker’s store locations in the Indiana market. For over 30 years, Ricker’s has provided the central Indiana region with [...]
NCR looks to effect a “short-form” merger under Georgia law, allowing it to complete the acquisition of Radiant Systems this week. NCR Corp. expects its acquisition of Radiant Systems to close this Wednesday, Aug. 24. The company announced it has successfully completed its cash tender offer through its wholly owned subsidiary, Ranger Acquisition Corp. for [...]
Email encryption from Zix Corp. helps 7-Eleven protect partner relationships. 7-Eleven Inc. has signed a three year agreement with Zix Corp., a provider of email encryption services, marking the third multi-year agreement between the two companies. 7-Eleven began using ZixCorp Email Encryption Services in 2004, sending secure email to partners through ZixGateway, a policy-based email [...]
“We believe strongly in our business model, so we have been investing in new stores and remodeling existing stores,” says CEO of Rutter’s Holdings Inc. Rutter’s Holdings Inc. advanced its spot on the Central Penn Business Journal’s 2011 list of Top 100 Private Companies, rising to No. 2, the company announced today. Posting $585 million [...]
“I am thrilled to be returning to Atlanta and am very excited to be joining the Hooters team,” says Terrance Marks. Terrance Marks, president and CEO of The Pantry, who this week announced his resignation from the chain of 1,650 c-stores, is set to take the helm as president and CEO of Hooters of America [...]
As it celebrates its 80th anniversary, the Knoxville, Tenn., chain is opening new stores, embracing an expanded foodservice program and investing in cutting-edge technology. By Erin Rigik, associate editor. With lofty expansion plans ahead, a focus on foodservice and a strong push to capture the elusive female demographic, Weigel’s Inc. is poised to make a [...]
Convenience stores are expanding their brew programs and condiment offerings, allowing guests to customize each cup. By Heather Henstock, Contributing Editor. Jerry Weiner watched in awe as a customer crafted coffee to her specification at a Rutter’s Farm Store. She combined three coffee varieties in her cup and added at least five different creamer flavors [...]
Wholesale gasoline costs were mixed through the week-ended Aug. 22, while the New York Mercantile Exchange September RBOB (gasoline) futures contract edged higher. In California, wholesale gasoline costs moved up on a sharp drawdown from state specific gasoline inventories, while in the Midwest costs were higher as refining activity eased. Gasoline costs in the Northeast [...]
Roadrunners fans will enjoy free samples from Valero during football games this fall. Valero Retail Holdings Inc.’s Corner Store locations have become the official convenience store sponsor for the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Roadrunners’ inaugural football season. During the upcoming season, Valero employees will be at all Roadrunners’ home games giving free [...]
Edwin Holman, chairman of The Pantry’s Board of Directors, is expected to take the helm in the interim while a new CEO is retained. The Pantry Inc. has announced that Terrance Marks, CEO and director of the company, has informed the Board of Directors of his intention to resign. The Board of Directors has formed [...]