Strategic partnership helps bring cold drinks to gas-only customers. Vendgogh, the provider of Gas Island Vending Solutions has entered into a strategic partnership with Jones & Frank (J&F). J&F is a solution integrator to convenience stores in 16 states along the entire Eastern seaboard, and a Gilbarco distributor, which plans to market, install and [...]
National Council of Chain Restaurants urges RFS repeal. The National Council of Chain Restaurants (NCCR) has released a new, comprehensive report on the impact of federal ethanol policies, specifically the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), on the chain restaurant industry, commodity prices and the food supply chain. The 32-page report, which can [...]
Andrea Myers takes the helm of Kocolene Marketing LLC, a subsidiary of Kocolene Development, as the new president. Gary Myers, president and CEO of Kocolene Development Corp., an employee-owned company, recently announced three company promotions. Andrea Myers has been named president of Kocolene Marketing LLC, a subsidiary of Kocolene Development, effective Oct. 1, 2012. Myers [...]
Natural gas fueling to be available at west Texas locations. Stripes LLC, a subsidiary of Susser Holdings Corp., is partnering with Apache Corporation to add natural gas fueling dispensers at selected Stripes convenience store locations. Initially, compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling capability will be available at two Stripes locations in the Midland, Texas area. “Adding [...]
A new breakfast bar and a hot soup bar greet customers. After answering the question, “Where can I stop for fuel?” Pilot Flying J has developed a new answer to another important question drivers on the road ask on a long drive: “Where can I get a good meal?” In another enhancement to its already [...]
Atlas Cares honors military members and their families with a holiday event. Atlas Oil Co.’s charitable arm, Atlas Cares, is holding its 6th Annual Selfridge Air National Guard Base (SANGB) Holiday Party. This event is held each year to honor and recognize the men and women who fight for our freedom. This year, the entire [...]
Wayne Technology helps site owners take advantage of fleet fuel savings. Wayne has announced the first installation of its CNG (compressed natural gas) dispenser with in-dispenser payment capabilities (i.e. pay-at-the-pump). The Austin, Texas-manufactured dispenser is installed at a McShan florist site in Dallas, Texas, which is a CNG Texas brand fueling station. In addition to [...]
By Brian L. Milne, Refined Fuels Editor Telvent DTN Wholesale gasoline costs, including in the New York metropolitan market, eased coming into the final week of November. The decline comes as the post Sandy recovery for the region’s fuel infrastructure continues, with the final refinery shut ahead of the super storm expected to return to [...]
“At Parker’s, we’re committed to giving back to each of the communities where we do business,” says Parker’s CEO. Parker’s presented a check for $4,000 to the Beaufort County School District on Nov. 20 as part of the company’s Fueling the Community program. This donation is part of a larger $20,000 charitable contribution to area [...]
“As we introduce the Circle K brand throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, we are confident that our mobile app will help us connect and engage with consumers” says MACS spokesperson. Mid-Atlantic Convenience Stores (MACS), with 71 corporate-owned locations in Virginia and Maryland, is the newest retailer to join the OpenStore platform to support their Circle K [...]
“We are honored by this award and continue to see the strength and growth of our partnership with NASCAR,” says Mars spokesperson. Mars Inc. is set to be honored with the 2012 NASCAR Marketing Achievement Award at the NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards held at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. 29. Throughout [...]
Cranberry, lime and blueberry flavors debuting on 7-Eleven shelves now are scheduled to launch nationally in March 2013. Until the end of the year, 7-Eleven Inc. will be the only retailer to offer its customers the three new Red Bull Editions flavors at its participating stores. In red, silver and blue cans, the Red Bull [...]
7-Eleven helps holiday shoppers stock up on energy for their Black Friday shopping sprees. For shoppers who plan to hit the stores early on Black Friday and shop ‘til they drop, 7-Eleven Inc. is offering a one-two energy punch. 7-Eleven customers, who purchase any size Red Bull Energy Drink, including the three new Editions flavors, [...]
Accenture Survey shows customers value data privacy, but many will allow behavior tracking to create personalized offers. Nearly three out of four (72%) of consumers aged 20-40 in the U.S. and the UK use mobile devices while in-store to compare prices, but the majority leave before making a purchase, according to a study by Accenture [...]
“We needed to partner with a best-in-class distributor,” says Tri Star Energy CEO. Tri Star Energy LLC has signed an agreement with Eby-Brown Co., which will provide distribution services to their Daily’s and Twice Daily Convenience Stores. Eby-Brown will begin servicing the Nashville-based chain beginning in early January. Steve Hostetter, CEO/COO of Tri Star Energy [...]