Love’s Travel Stops and Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) have announced the rollout of Freightliner ExpressPoint at more than 400 Love’s Truck Care and Speedco locations, with additional location openings planned. “We are excited to have Love’s Freightliner ExpressPoint network fully online, less than a year after announcing our partnership with DTNA,” said Eric Daniels,…
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Join CStore Decisions for our upcoming webinar M&A Planning & Integration in 2024, where we’ll be discussing how c-store chains can strategically plan for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in today’s economic environment. The webinar is set for Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 2pm EST, and you can also watch on demand if you register at the…
Hoshizaki America Names New Vice President, Refrigeration
Hoshizaki America has appointed Sandra Raffe as its new vice president of refrigeration — a position that previously was not held at the company. In the role, Raffe will bring a wealth of experience from her distinguished career in the foodservice industry. Raffe boasts an impressive professional journey spanning over 15 years, with key roles…
Choice Market Selects Adroit Worldwide Media as Technology Partner
Choice Market has announced that it has chosen Adroit Worldwide Media (AWM) as its exclusive partner and provider of frictionless technology solutions. Choice Market offers fresh, healthy and local food through its innovative shopping experience which includes frictionless checkout, mobile ordering, delivery and more. AWM is known for its expertise in powering smart spaces with…
Maverik Debuts First Fully Rebranded Kum & Go Site
Maverik has officially unveiled the first fully rebranded Kum & Go location in Draper, Utah, the company announced via a LinkedIn post. “Take a look inside our first fully rebranded store that just opened for business today in Draper, Utah,” the post read. “We are excited to open another store to reach even more MavFans.…
The Kent Cos. Enters Alabama Through Acquisition of DC Oil Co.
The Kent Cos. has announced the successful acquisition of Birmingham, Ala.-based DC Oil Co. The Kent Cos. noted that the strategic move bolsters the company’s position in the southeast region and marks its eighth operating state. The acquisition includes 13 Chevron Texaco-branded convenience stores, a fuel transportation fleet and a portfolio of dealer accounts. This…
Are Your C-Stores Fully Staffed in 2024?
Does your chain have a set strategy in place for attracting and retaining employees in 2024? Are you struggling to keep your convenience stores fully staffed? Have you added new benefits or raised wages in the past 12 months? We want to hear from you. CStore Decisions and Humetrics are embarking on our 16th annual…
bp Bumps Murray Auchincloss From Interim to Full-Time CEO
bp recently revealed that its board has officially named Murray Auchincloss as its CEO, effective immediately. Auchincloss has been interim CEO since September 2023 and will continue as a member of the bp board. His appointment has been made following a competitive search process, carried out by the board over the past four months with…
Berkshire Hathaway Acquires Haslam Family’s Remaining Interest in Pilot Travel Centers
The Haslam Family — the family of the Cleveland Browns owner and CEO of Pilot Corp. — has announced that it has sold its remaining 20% interest in Pilot Travel Centers to the Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway. According to CNBC, the announcement came more than a week after the Haslam Family and Berkshire Hathaway settled…
TravelCenters of America Unveils New Arizona Location
TravelCenters of America (TA) has announced the opening of a new site in Phoenix, Ariz. The new location is the company’s 10th in the state. Formerly Danny’s Big Rig Resort, the site offers the following amenities: Dining options: The Diner Travel store with hot and cold food and beverage options 70 truck parking spaces 10…