New name reflects broad scope of intelligence solutions for clients. KSS Fuels has announced that it is changing its name to Kalibrate Technologies to better reflect the broadened scope of the intelligence solutions it offers clients in the petroleum retail and convenience store industry. The company provides fuel pricing and retail network planning software and…
CITGO Retailer Wins Best Customer Service Honor
This WMDA award is a wonderful recognition, and we could not be more proud of achieving our mission,” says Murray’s CITGO spokesperson. Murray’s Tire & Auto CITGO station has been awarded the “Best Customer Service” honor at the annual Washington, Maryland, Delaware Service Station and Automotive Repair Association (WMDA) convention—held Sept. 28—in Ocean City, Md.…
Dos Equis Celebrates Masquerade Program
On Oct. 16 in Los Angeles, The Most Interesting Man in the World and over 2,000 of his biggest fans donned costumes and masks to celebrate this year’s Masquerade program Dos Equis style. The event, hosted by Los-Angeles-based Love Hope Strength Foundation and sponsored by Dos Equis, presented revelers with an evening of mystery, intrigue,…
Greg Parker Named Entrepreneur of the Year
President and CEO of Parker’s honored at 2013 Business Expo and Awards Banquet. The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce recently honored Parker’s president and CEO Greg Parker as the 2013 Entrepreneur of the Year. Parker was recognized at the 2013 Business Expo and Awards Banquet, held on Oct. 24 at the Savannah International Trade and…
Ultimate Line Debuts on Rutter’s Menu
Burgers, tacos and quesadilla options greet customers. Rutter’s has taken a good things and made them even better with the introduction of The Ultimate line of burgers, tacos and quesadillas to the Central Pennsylvania’s convenience store chain’s award-winning menu. Rutter’s Ultimate Burger Melts are one-third pound Black Angus beef patty and topped with the customer’s…
Kum & Go Opens New Convenience Store in Bentonville
New eco-friendly store features fresh food and a variety of fuel options. Kum & Go is set to open a new 5,000-square-foot convenience store in Bentonville, Ark. at 800 Southeast J St. on Friday, Oct. 25. Customers are invited to stop by during opening week to enjoy fresh pizza for only $1 a slice. The…
CITGO To Award A Year’s Supply of Free Gas
Customers in four cities are eligible to win fuel. From now through Nov. 10, CITGO is giving away $34,000 in CITGO Gift Cards to consumers who visit one of nearly 500 CITGO branded stations in San Antonio; Atlanta; Tampa, Fla.; and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pa., as part of the CITGO Good Stuff Giveaway. During the six week…
Policymakers, SFATA To Discuss E-Cigarette Industry
E-cigarette trade group hosting the first ever “Day on the Hill” for its members on Nov. 4–5. The Smoke Free Alternatives Trade Association (SFATA) and its member companies will head to Washington, D.C. for a “Day on the Hill” Nov. 4 – 5 to meet with Congressional Representatives and senior staff legislators to discuss the…
IDDBA 2013-2014 Officers and Board of Directors Elected
The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA) elected the 2013-2014 Officers and Board of Directors at their Annual Business Meeting, held recently in Chicago. William Klump, senior vice president marketing, Butterball LLC, was elected as the association’s chairman of the Board. He has served on the Board of Directors since 2006 and has been actively involved in…
Empire Petroleum Chooses KSS Fuels PriceNet Solution
Pricing Intelligence suite will help support growth at Maryland chain. Empire Petroleum Partners is set to implement the KSS Fuels PriceNet suite of Pricing Intelligence tools across its retail outlets in 13 states. As Empire continues to expand, the Maryland-based fuels distributor and retailer is implementing the complete PriceNet solution with mobile technology and business…