“(Bosselman’s) ability to think outside of the box and his allegiance to his fellow operators have benefitted the entire truckstop and travel plaza industry,” says NATSO chairman. NATSO, the trade association representing the truckstop and travel plaza industry, has announced that Chuck Bosselman, owner of the Bosselman Family of Cos., will receive the NATSO Hall [...]
Online ballots accepted through Jan. 3. TravelCenters of America LLC (TA) is asking all of its guests to identify the best TA and Petro Stopping Center sit-down, table-service restaurant locations and servers. Customers are asked to cast their votes through an online ballot at www.ta-petro.com/thebest. Votes will be accepted through midnight on Jan. 3, 2012. [...]
Sioux Center, Iowa team to be led by renewables pioneer, Bernie Punt. Mansfield Renewable Energy has opened a new renewable energy operations office in Sioux Center, Iowa. Sioux Center native and distillers grains pioneer Bernie Punt has been tapped to lead the Sioux Center team as Field Services Manager. This renewable energy location places Mansfield [...]
Smokers have more options today when it comes to tobacco use, and Camel wants customers to know it’s transforming with the times. Camel SNUS is running a number of print ads that are appearing in dozens of alt-weeklies nationwide this month. “At a time when adult tobacco consumers may be considering their options, we want [...]
Using a social media promotion, SAC N PAC grows donations for St. Jude. To celebrate the season, and in the spirit of giving, SAC N PAC is set to make a donation to St. Jude Children Research Hospital. But just how much the c-store chain gives, depends on its loyal customers. SAC N PAC plans [...]
EMV compliance through Encore S dispensers and FlexPay EMV retrofit kits prepares Canadian Tire Corp. for the future. Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. plans to install Gilbarco’s FlexPay EMV solution across its 289 gasoline outlets in Canada. It selected Gilbarco’s Encore S dispensers and retrofit kits in order to meet Europay, Mastercard and Visa (EMV) compliance. [...]
Now that retailers have reached PCI DSS 2.0 compliance, it’s important to continue monitoring people, processes and technology to protect against breaches. By Erin Rigik, Associate Editor If your chain is among those who diligently worked to achieve PCI DSS 2.0 compliance by the Jan. 1, 2012 deadline, you probably think your stores are safe from [...]
“Not only will (Harris) bring a dedicated focus on building relationships with our customers, but he will also be a great category leader within the Health and Beauty Care segment,” says Convenience Valet spokesperson. Convenience Valet welcomes Ryan Harris as the regional sales manager—west. Harris is now responsible for sales and business development with convenience [...]
Susser plans to use the net proceeds from this offering for growth capital for new store development and general corporate purposes. Susser Holdings Corp. announced that the underwriters of its recent public offering of common stock have exercised their additional purchase option in part, purchasing 275,000 shares of common stock at a public offering price [...]
Santa Claus, Elmo, Cookie Monster and the Nestle Quik Bunny are among the attendees at Nice N Easy ribbon cutting event. Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes, a convenience store chain in upstate New York, held an official ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration at its newest store located at 5565 Bartell Road in Brewerton. The [...]
Hovering at a 10-month low, the US retail gasoline price average provided by the Energy Information Administration should continue to leak lower for the balance of the year, benefiting travelers during the holiday travel season. This remains true despite the reality that pump prices are roughly 10% higher now than during the comparable year-ago period. [...]
“We believe our familiar Pilot sign will be a welcome sight for interstate travelers and professional drivers,” says Pilot Flying J spokesperson. Pilot Flying J is opening a new Pilot Travel Center in Marion, Ill., on Dec. 19. featuring full amenities for professional drivers and the motoring public. The travel center is located at 2611 [...]
“The travel center will serve this community through products and services as well as contribute to the local economy through jobs and tax revenue,” says Pilot Flying J CEO. Pilot Flying J is opening a new Pilot Travel Center in Nevada, Mo., on Dec. 19, featuring full amenities for professional drivers and the motoring public. [...]
7-Eleven has an array of gifts for last minute shoppers this holiday season. With retailers opening their stores even earlier for Black Friday door-buster sales, shoppers started the hunt for December holiday deals as early as Thanksgiving evening, jockeying for flat-screen TVs and fighting over waffle irons. But shopping in the middle of the night [...]
By John Matthews, founder and president of Gray Cat Enterprises Inc. When it comes to the long-term success of a business, one of the key drivers is prudent capital re-investment. Unlike operational expenses that are used to run the daily business or working capital to purchase inventory, money invested in the business that yields incremental [...]