TCEQ to waive stage II vapor recovery requirements for certain facilities. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) released an enforcement discretion directive today regarding Stage II vapor recovery systems. Effective immediately, the agency will no longer require Stage II vapor recovery controls to be installed at certain facilities. Eligible facilities include: • Facilities that began [...]
Whole Foods looks to grow in food deserts and small market areas. Whole Foods is planning to triple its store count to 1,000 and drive sales by opening locations in underserved areas and smaller markets, seeking opportunity in food deserts where finding fresh fruits and vegetables is a challenge, Bloomberg reported. “We’re accelerating growth,” Walter [...]
BP reaches out to c-stores who may have been affected by off-specification fuel. BP believes approximately 200 retail outlets in Northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland area were supplied with off-specification regular-grade gasoline over the last seven days, along with 20 additional retail sites in the Milwaukee area that received off-specification premium gasoline. The company continues [...]
TravelCenters of America LLC (TA) is furthering its commitment to professional drivers by offering new products that will be sold exclusively at TA and Petro Stopping Centers branded travel centers. The products include a large-scale Rand McNally Road Atlas, Magellan RoadMate Commercial GPS, and Cobra GPS/CB radio bundle pack, all of which will assist drivers [...]
R.J. Reynolds’ Camel SNUS Mint is set for nationwide expansion. Offering innovative smoke-free tobacco products for adult tobacco consumers to enjoy, Camel SNUS is expanding its offerings with Camel SNUS Mint, to be made available nationwide beginning Aug. 28, 2012. Camel SNUS Mint had previously only been available in 27 states across the country, as [...]
Burgers, brats and sausages continue to drive sales among core convenience store consumers. By Howard Riell, Associate Editor Convenience dining is on the rise and the demand for sandwiches is jumping. Americans’ love of burgers, sausage and brats is creating plenty of opportunity for convenience stores, where lunch and dinner solutions anchor the menu. The [...]
Cumberland Farms turns a unique theft problem into a marketing campaign on its social media sites. By Megan Wilkinson, Assistant Editor Cumberland Farms stores launched a promotion of its iced coffee featuring David Hasselhoff as its spokesman last month, and it garnered instant attention from its customers…maybe too much attention. The chain decided to place [...]
When it comes to data security, all retailers need to be prepared for the worst scenario, but that can’t happen if they aren’t aware of PCI requirements and the severe consequences that can result from a data breach. By John Lofstock, Editor When security breaches make the news, the typical victims are retailing giants, such [...]
Total channel sales increase in Q2. Convenience store visits remained stable and total channel sales were up in the second calendar quarter of 2012 compared to same quarter year ago, according to The NPD, a market research company. NPD’s convenience store research finds that there were 2.2 billion visits to c-stores in the quarter, which [...]
“This year, we were very proud to expand our fundraising efforts to all 425 of our stores throughout eight states,” says CEO of VPS. The final numbers are in and VPS Convenience Store Group has raised $196,526 for the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation this year to support pediatric cancer research at ranked children’s cancer hospitals [...]
A batch of fuel shipped from BP’s Whiting, Ind. fuel storage terminal contained a higher than normal level of polymeric residue. BP has set up a dedicated Website to handle inquiries from consumers who may have been affected by a fuel quality issue in the Chicago, Milwaukee and Northwest Indiana areas this week. BP has [...]
Sheetz is opening its 429th c-store at 8283 Old U. S. Highway 52 in Midway, N.C. on Thursday, The-Dispatch Online reported. The 6,400-square-foot Midway store will be the sixth new store opened in the Triad this year. It is expected to create 40-45 new full- and part-time jobs and add $3.5 million taxable property value [...]
Despite a demand from adult consumers, retailers are continually forced to defend their right to sell flavored cigars responsibly. By Howard Riell, Associate Editor While tobacco has long been a bread-and-butter product for convenience stores, accounting for millions in individual unit sales and boosting the profits from the average smoker’s market basket, it remains a [...]
“This honor further validates what our customers tell us every day—that we deliver the ultimate in convenience store products and services at a fair price,” says Parker’s CEO. Parker’s, a convenience store chain with 27 retail locations throughout southeast Georgia and coastal South Carolina, has ranked No. 3006 on the annual Inc. 500/5000 Fastest Growing [...]
“It is a very exciting time at Ruiz Foods and I look forward to working with my colleagues as we continue to build on Ruiz’ long-standing leadership role in making great foods for today’s families,” says Cullen. Ruiz Food Products Inc has appointed Rachel Cullen as President & CEO effective immediately. Cullen joins the company [...]