“The Motor Oil Matters program reminds consumers about the importance of using quality motor oils,” says API spokesperson. The American Petroleum Institute (API) has evaluated results from its annual motor oil testing program and determined that almost 1 in 5 samples of bulk motor oil purchased from the marketplace in each of the last five…
Corner Store Raises $47,000 For Flood-Impacted Communities
“We pride ourselves on being good neighbors to the communities we serve,” says CEO of CST Brands. Over the past few weeks, Corner Store has raised $47,000 for communities impacted by the devastating floods in Colorado. Contributions came from customers at 155 Colorado Corner Stores, Corner Store Team Members (employees) and a matching pledge from…
VP Doubles Donations From Pink Motorsport Containers
Proceeds to benefit Prevent Cancer Foundation. VP Racing Fuels is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month by doubling the amount of money it donates with each sale of its pink VP Motorsport Container. Introduced in October 2012, the pink containers were created to support Breast Cancer Awareness. A portion of the proceeds from each sale throughout…
It’s Time to be a Tobacco Advocate
E-cigarette retailers and distributors need to understand and educate the public about the safer tobacco products on the market today. By Lou Maiellano. Something has happened to e-cigarettes. As recently as two years ago as I would visit distributors and retailers, I would be asked by those responsible for purchasing, “I’m thinking about adding an…
Scotsman Names Winner of Livin’ The Nug Life Contest
Winner receives a Brilliance nugget ice machine. Scotsman Ice Systems announced that Stephen Kish has won the Livin’ the Nug Life contest. Selected randomly, Kish is going to receive a Scotsman Brilliance undercounter nugget ice machine. Scotsman Ice Systems asked nugget ice fans to enter for a chance to win a residential ice machine through…
Dollar General Introduces New Fueling Station
Major retailer embarks on fuel pump pilot project at Alabama store location. Dollar General has announced the introduction of its first fuel station, as part of a test pilot project. The new fuel pumps are located at the Dollar General Market in Hanceville, Ala. “Dollar General continues to innovate to provide convenience and value for…
Parker’s Opens Statesboro Convenience Store
“We’re thrilled to help lower gas prices in the area while giving back to area schools,” says Parker’s CEO. Parker’s celebrated the official grand opening of a new state-of-the-art location in Statesboro, Ga. last week. Statesboro Mayor Joe Brannen, Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce board chair Keely Fennell, and Bulloch County Commissioner Carolyn Ethridge helped cut…
Wholesale Gasoline Prices Slide Mid-October
By Brian L. Milne, Energy Editor, Schneider Electric Wholesale gasoline costs moved lower mid-October, declining despite little change in the week-over-week value for gasoline futures through Oct. 18, with the New York Mercantile Exchange RBOB futures contract rallying to a one-month high at $2.7240 gallon Oct. 16 on news a deal to end the government…
Kroger Announces Leadership Succession Plan
Ellis takes over as president and COO as McMullen takes the helm as CEO. The Kroger Co. has announced that Michael Ellis will be named president and chief operating officer, effective Jan. 1, 2014, completing the succession plan announced in September. The company expects its Board of Directors to elect Ellis to his new role…
7-Eleven Expands Wine Category for Fall
C-store giant introduces fine wines—most rated 90 points and priced for less than $20. 7-Eleven Inc. has added four high-demand A-listers to its lineup at its top wine-selling stores – “A” as in wines that have scored 89-90 points in oenophile publications like Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast. The ultra-premium varietals—La Crema Chardonnay, Louis Martini…