bp-owned TravelCenters of America (TA) has announced the opening of its newest location in Blaine, Wash. The new TE Express offers a variety of amenities, dining options and other services for customers. The site is located just off Interstate 15 and within a few miles of the U.S. Canadian border. Dining options and amenities include:…
Rovertown Picks Up Former MAPCO Executive
Rovertown has appointed Tyler Cameron for its newly created position as head of strategy and analytics. In the role, Cameron will spearhead the development of next-generation digital engagement analytics and reporting. “We’re in the midst of a fundamental change in the purpose of convenience store apps,” said Mike Philip, CEO and co-founder of Rovertown. “It…
What Should My Merchandising Strategy Be?
Successful merchandising requires having a detailed plan for showcasing a convenience store’s products in a way that serves customers’ needs while generating maximum sales. Nearly a century ago, Paul Mazur — a senior partner of Lehman Brothers, an investment banker and respected contributor to the Harvard Business Review — coined the phrase “five rights” of…
2024 Spells Growth for Love’s
Love’s Travel Stops decided to make plans for its 60th year, including adding 20-25 new locations, updating 35-40 aging stores and completely rebuilding four stores to make it easier for customers to fuel up and get the products and amenities they need on their journey. Additionally, the company is preparing for added food and restaurant…
Maverik to Discontinue Kum & Go’s Made-to-Order and Mobile Ordering Programs
Following Maverik’s acquisition of Kum & Go in August of last year, the company has begun making a series of changes to the Kum & Go brand. Just last week, Maverik debuted its first fully rebranded Kum & Go store in Draper, Utah, with plans to eventually phase out the Kum & Go brand over…
Circle K Opens Wisconsin Store, Announces Massive Expansion Plans
Circle K — after the grand opening of its third Green Bay, Wisc., site — announced plans to open more than 60 new stores across Wisconsin as part of its strategy to open 500 new stores over the next five years. “We are thrilled to open our third Circle K in Wisconsin here in Green…
Warrenton Oil Co. Names New CEO
Missouri-based Warrenton Oil Co. has announced that Mary Banmiller will replace Wayne Baker as CEO of the company. Baker is stepping back to play a smaller role within the family-owned company, while remaining chairman of the board. “After careful consideration and reflection, I have decided the time is right to play a lighter role and…
TravelCenters of America Opens New Arizona Site
TravelCenters of America — now a part of the bp family of brands — has announced its latest store opening in Littlefield, Ariz. The new location will be branded as a TA Express, a franchised site that offers fueling, convenience items, three quick-service dining options and services for professional drivers and motorists. The new location…
Hutchinson Oil Partners With Warren Rogers
21-location c-store retailer and fuel distributor Hutchinson Oil has selected Warren Rogers Precision Fuel System Diagnostics as its provider of fuel system compliance, wet-stock management and forecourt diagnostics. “Warren Rogers and fuelWRAp will help us to gain the increased ability to monitor forecourt and wet-stock activity at our locations, in real-time. This new level of…
C-Store Count in the U.S. Trends Upwards
According to the 2024 NACS/NIQ Convenience Industry Store Count, the U.S. c-store industry has shown growth for the second consecutive year. The store count showed that there are 152,396 c-stores operating in the U.S. — a 1.5% increase from last year’s store count. Convenience stores sell an estimated 80% of the fuels purchased by consumers…