In November 2023, Chicago-based retailers Dom’s Kitchen & Market and Foxtrot merged to create a new entity called Outfox Hospitality. The merged brands served customers at 2 Dom’s locations and 33 Foxtrots throughout Chicago, Austin and Dallas, Texas, and Washington, D.C. Now, after nearly six months in operation, Outfox Hospitality has made the decision to…
Pilot Names New President of Energy Division
Pilot has announced the appointment of Gary Hoogeveen as its new president of Pilot Energy. Hoogeveen brings more than 20 years of industry and business experience to Pilot. “We’re excited to welcome Gary to our team. I’ve known Gary for a long time, and he is an experienced and talented leader who will bring a…
Craig Neuhoff Memorial Scholarship Accepting Applications
The National Advisory Group’s (NAG) Craig Neuhoff Memorial Scholarship is accepting applications through May 3. Any employee from a retail member company of NAG, who is seeking higher education for themselves or their child, is invited to apply for one of five $1,000 awards that will be given ahead of the 2024 fall semester. As…
The Art of Becoming an Effective Leader
Effective leadership involves a myriad of skillsets that when properly combined and executed creates a dynamic leader that can take their teams to levels never thought possible. It involves accountability; communication; mentorship; coaching skills; time management prowess; and the ability to adapt and change course when thrown a curve ball. Such challenges will amplify the…
Nominate Your C-Store for CSD’s Chains to Watch
CStore Decisions will be recognizing Chains to Watch in its July issue. A Chain to Watch is a convenience store chain that is focused on growth both currently and in the year ahead. Examples of growth might include rolling out a new foodservice program, introducing a new mobile app and loyalty program, building, acquiring or…
Buc-ee’s Opens the Largest C-Store in Texas
Buc-ee’s has officially opened its latest Texas c-store in Hillsboro, which takes the title of the largest convenience store in the state. The new site boasts 74,000 square feet and 120 gas pumps on 13 acres of land, according to KWTX. The location also brings 250 full-time jobs to the Hillsboro community. Buc-ee’s fans from…
Core-Mark Golf Tournament Raises $490,000 for Educational Scholarships
The Core-Mark Families Foundation recently held its annual “Driving our Future Achievers” charity golf tournament at the Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine, Texas. The event raised $490,000 for future educational scholarships. “We are so proud of our efforts for the Core-Mark Families Foundation,” said Chris Hobson, president and CEO of Core-Mark. “Since its inception, the…
Wawa Celebrates 10 Years of The Wawa Foundation
Ten years ago, Wawa launched The Wawa Foundation in an effort to support “Health, Hunger and Everyday Heroes.” To date, the foundation has amassed more than $160 million in donations to support these causes. The Wawa Foundation was started in celebration of the company’s 50th anniversary in convenience retailing. Now, after a decade of the…
AMCON Acquires Richmond Master Distributors
Omaha, Neb.-based AMCON Distributing Co. has announced that it has signed an Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire Richmond Master Distributors, Inc., of South Bend, Ind. “We are honored that Patrick Carrico and Scott Carrico have chosen AMCON to continue the legacy and stewardship of this outstanding enterprise, with a long history of innovation, that was…
HJB Convenience Corp. President Pushes Congress to Renew Tax Relief Solutions for Small Businesses
On April 11, 2024, Raymond Huff, president of HJB Convenience Corp. dba Russell’s Express, which has seven c-stores throughout Colorado, California and Michigan, testified before the House Small Business Committee to encourage Congress to extend the TCJA to continue helping small businesses. Small business owners have a lot on their plates, including ensuring they have…