The acquisition helps Lehigh achieve expansion beyond its core geographic footprint in the Northeast and gain property in a highly-trafficked metro market, says Lehigh CEO. Lehigh Gas Partners LP (LGP) has completed the acquisition of Express Lane Inc. of Lynn Haven, Fla., including Express Lane’s 45 motor fuel sites in the Florida “panhandle” region. The…
Kum & Go Sponsors Des Moines Social Club's New Year's Event
The Bash is scheduled to feature an assortment of art and entertainment to ring in the new year. Kum & Go is set to sponsor the Des Moines Social Club’s New Year’s Eve Event on Monday, Dec. 31, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Capital Square, 400 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa. All…
Kangaroo Express Joins the Wolfpack and Blue Devils in Bowl Games
Convenience retailer to sponsor Music City Bowl and Belk Bowl. The Pantry Inc.’s Kangaroo Express convenience stores will sponsor the Belk Bowl on Dec. 27 and the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl on Dec. 31. “As a proud sponsor of NC State, Duke and UNC sports for the past couple years, we are ecstatic…
Murphy Oil Teams With Walmart To Build Over 200 Fuel Stations
Construction process to span three years. Murphy Oil Corp.’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Murphy Oil USA Inc., has entered into an agreement with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to provide access to more than 200 new locations within its core market area, covering the Midwest and Southeastern U.S. Under the terms of the agreement, Murphy USA will have the…
Pilot Flying J Donates $100,000
Honors military veterans through Wreaths Across America. This holiday season, hundreds of thousands of wreaths were placed on the tombstones and memorials of the nation’s fallen heroes thanks to Wreaths Across America (WAA). With the help of professional drivers and customers across the nation, Pilot Flying J was proud to contribute $100,000 to the WAA…
Parker’s Opens New Convenience Store
Rincon, Ga.’s new 4,500-square-foot Parker’s c-store features a gourmet coffee bar, fountain soda with Chewy Ice, fresh-brewed iced tea and a full selection of snacks and drinks. Parker’s, a nationally-recognized convenience store leader, has opened a new state-of-the-art store in Rincon, Ga. in response to customer demand. The 30th Parker’s location, located at the site…
Turkey Gobbles Up Large Share Of Poultry Sales
If turkey wants to continue its impressive growth it needs to offer the level of innovation being seen in the chicken parts segment, notes one Mintel analyst. When it comes to poultry sales, chicken rules the roost, but this holiday season, turkey is giving chicken a run for its money. According to new research from…
Mintel Celebrates The Holidays With Statistics
Festive stats ring in the new year. Chicago-based research firm Mintel presents a number of interesting holiday stats in categories ranging from food to shopping to personal care. Food, Spirits and Baking Habits • More than nine in 10 (91%) Americans made some sort of festive-related purchase last year (2011) whether it was holiday food (61%),…
Petromark Joins VP Racing Fuels Branding Program
Distributor aims to help independent sites compete in changing marketplace. Petromark Inc. has signed on as a partner in VP Racing Fuels Inc.’s national branding program. Supporting more than 218 retail and wholesale sites in its operating area, Petromark creates an opportunity for expansion of VP’s brand in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Tennessee. “Our…
The Car Wash Show Heads To Vegas
Join the International Carwash Association this April for the latest on new products and strategies for your car wash. International Carwash Association has announced that the 2013 Car Wash Show is set for April 22–24, 2013, at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. The Car Wash Show, the largest car wash event…