Family-owned Gas N Wash has unveiled its enhanced mobile app and rewards program following a 2023 soft launch and migration to a new loyalty provider. The app now ranks among the top 5% on Rovertown’s platform, based on average monthly active users per store. Gas N Wash noted that the announcement marks a significant milestone…
FDA Seeks Civil Money Penalties From 22 Retailers
The Food and Drug Administration has issued civil money complaints (CMPs) against 20 brick and mortar retailers and two online retailers for the sale of unauthorized e-cigarettes and tobacco products. The CMPs were geared specifically to retailers selling Elf Bar products. The FDA previously issued warning letters against the retailers and deemed that they had…
Rutter’s Unveils New Private Label Beer
Rutter’s has announced the launch of its new summer seasonal beer, crafted in partnership with Evil Genius. The Don’t Have a Cow Citra IPA features low bitterness and is dry hopped entirely with Citra. Don’t Have a Cow is available now in Rutter’s stores and will be offered in limited quantities. The introduction marks the…
Love’s, Speedco Offer Tire and DOT Inspection Discounts
Love’s Travel Stops has announced discounts on select services next month in preparation for the CVSA International Roadcheck. During the month of May, more than 430 Love’s Truck Care and Speedco locations will offer half-off Department of Transportation (DOT) inspections and $80 off per tire when purchasing Yokohama tires. The locations also offer free visual…
Big Adjustments for Convenience Foodservice in 2024
In March of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we all approached our lives. In conjunction with that, consumers adapted their way of life and operators of convenience stores had to adjust with it. Over the last four years, convenience store foodservice has evolved and continued to be tweaked. We are now finally moving…
CITGO Celebrates 10 Years, $7 Million Invested in Coastal and Inland Habitats
CITGO Petroleum Corp. is celebrating its 10th anniversary of the CITGO Caring For Our Coast program, through which the company has planted nearly 1 million trees; collected more than 520,000 pounds of trash; restored 12,000 acres of land; and raised $7 million. The program has evolved into the company’s banner corporate citizenship program to protect…
Foxtrot, Dom’s Suddenly Shutter All Stores, Cease Operations
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…