WRE has announced the successful purchase of seven c-stores from Olin Oil Co. The stores are located throughout Wisconsin, in Albany, Footville, Juda, Brooklyn, Monroe, Brodhead and Evansville. Both companies are based in Brodhead, Wisc. The owners of the petroleum products distributor and retailer Olin Oil had planned on growing the chain of convenience stores…
Pilot Opens Autonomous Truckport
Pilot Co., working with Kodiak Robotics, has announced the opening of its inaugural autonomous truckport. The facility, located at the Pilot travel center in Villa Rica, Ga., will be used by Kodiak to launch and land autonomous trucks and will serve as a convenient hub for drivers to pick up and drop off first and…
New Pendulum Corp. Acquires MasonWays Plastics
New Pendulum Corp. has announced the acquisition of MasonWays Plastics, a leading manufacturer of dunnage, display and commercial products since 1983. “We’re excited to add MasonWays to the New Pendulum family of companies, and look forward to leveraging our resources and omnichannel expertise to grow MasonWays into the future. This acquisition is a sound strategic…
National Association of Tobacco Outlets Appoints New Executive Director
The National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO) has named David Spross as its next executive director. Spross will officially take over in the role on Sept. 1. With over 23 years working in the tobacco industry, most recently as the senior vice president of government relations and strategic engagement for Reynolds American, Spross brings a…
Wawa to Open Two New Florida Stores
Wawa has announced that it will open two new c-stores in Jacksonville, Fla., this August, reported The Jacksonville Daily Record. The stores will open on Aug. 24 and Aug. 31, respectively. The first store to open is located on Baymeadows Road and will boast 6,119 square feet. The chain will host a grand opening and…
Stewart’s Shops Serves Free Ice Cream at Horse Race
Stewart’s Shops partnered with the New York Racing Association (NYRA) to launch “Stewart’s Day at the Races.” This year, the chain was back at Saratoga Racetrack serving free scoops of ice cream and sponsoring the fourth race of the day. Within two hours, Stewart’s Shops dished out over 1,000 servings of ice cream to track…
Love’s Opens New Nevada Site
Love’s Travel Stops has opened a new location in Tonopah, Nev. The store boasts 40 truck parking spaces and has brought in 40 new jobs. “Love’s is thrilled to open its latest location in the great Silver State of Nevada,” said Shane Wharton, president of Love’s. “It’s ours sixth location in Nevada and our team…
Weigel’s Opens Largest Store to Date
Weigel’s has announced the opening of its latest and largest store yet in Piney Flats, Tenn. The new site is the chain’s 75th total store. Boasting an impressive 6,400 square feet, this state-of-the-art establishment is set to provide an extensive range of products, amenities and services designed to cater to the diverse needs of Piney…
Nouria Energy Acquires H.A. Mapes
Nouria Energy announced the acquisition of all assets from H.A. Mapes, a prominent Maine-based distributor of fuel and convenience store operator. In the deal, Nouria will acquire all company-operated convenience stores under the proprietary “Harry’s” brand, commission dealer (COCM) sites, Leased Wagon (DTW) dealers, as well as a vast network of open dealers and commercial…
Sheetz Opens New Ohio Site
Sheetz hosted a grand opening for its new Heath, Ohio, c-store location, reported Newark Advocate. In attendance at the grand opening were some 200 customers who crowded the property at Hebron Road and Oberlin Drive. This is the chain’s second location in Licking County, Ohio. Sheetz hosted a soft opening at the location last week,…