bp-owned Archaea Energy has announced the official startup of its largest original Archaea Modular Design (AMD) renewable natural gas (RNG) plant to date, located in Shawnee, Kan. The plant, which is fully-owned by Archaea, is located next to a large, privately-owned landfill. Landfill gas, a natural byproduct of the decomposition of waste in landfills, is…
‘It’s Not Crazy, It’s Casey’s’ — Retailer Launches New Campaign
Casey’s has announced a new campaign aimed at highlighting the brand’s innovative foodservice program and personalized customer experience, which the chain is known for across its 17-state footprint. “It’s Not Crazy, It’s Casey’s” allows the brand to stand out in the increasingly personalized, guest-centric and digital-forward convenience store category. With its high-quality food offerings, unique…
Getting the Most From Loyalty Programs
Loyalty programs are everywhere in the retail industry. Customers encounter them multiple times almost every day—whether shopping at a convenience store, buying a cup of coffee, or even purchasing a new car. Retailers have many questions about implementing a loyalty solution. Do loyalty programs really work? Can they influence people’s behavior and entice them to…
Yesway Makes $100,000 Donation for Military Appreciation Month
Fort Worth, Texas-based Yesway has provided a $100,000 donation to Operation Homefront in honor of Military Appreciation Month. Throughout May, Yesway and Allsup’s customers can join the initiative by supporting Operation Homefront through in-store purchases or Smile Rewards donations at any of Yesway’s 435 locations spanning Texas, New Mexico, South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Wyoming,…
Tracking Chocolate, Gum & Mints
With cost concerns still top of mind for many customers, c-store retailers are closely monitoring trends and finding ways to entice shoppers to the candy aisle and other impulse categories. “Customers seem less inclined to make impulsive purchase decisions, and candy is certainly an impulsive category,” said Emily Ferguson, associate category merchant, GetGo Café +…
Protein-Packed Cereal
Wheaties has debuted its new Wheaties Protein. The brand’s newest innovation packs more than 20 grams of protein into every serving. Available in two new flavors, Maple Almond and Honey Pecan, Wheaties Protein is made with hearty nut-clustered whole grain flakes, almonds or pecans, pumpkin seeds, and honey or maple syrup. It’s the ultimate solution for […]
Fruit-Flavored Sports Snack
GoGo squeeZ has unveiled its new GoGo squeeZ Active Fruit Blend with Electrolytes. This powered-by-fruit sports snack is convenient for those on the go or on the move. The three flavors, Strawberry Pineapple Orange, Cherry Raspberry Lime, and Blueberry Strawberry Lemon, are a great snacking sidekick to any active lifestyle, from pick-up basketball games to bike rides and everything in […]
Customized Convenience: How a Pizza Program Fits Any C-Store Space
Sponsored by Hunt Brothers Pizza Pizza is one of the most popular foods in America. Many c-stores can boost profits if they adopt the right pizza program. But, making sure there is the physical space and the labor to operate a successful pizza program in any c-store is easier with some programs than others. Hunt…
Circle K Launches 79-Cent Polar Pop LTO
Circle K, which touts the title of “America’s Thirst Stop,” has announced a new deal on its lineup of Polar Pop and Froster offerings, as well as the addition of an exclusive Gatorade flavor, Lighting Blast, to its beverage lineup. From May through August, the global convenience store chain is offering Polar Pop and Froster…
Marathon Reports Net Income of $937 Million in Q1 2024
Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) has announced its financial results from Q1 2024. For the quarter, Marathon achieved a net income of $937 million, compared to $2.7 billion in Q1 2023, due to the company completing its largest planned maintenance quarter in MPC history, including at four of its largest refineries. MPC also reported an adjusted…