7-Eleven has partnered with prebiotic soda brand poppi to introduce the company’s new Wild Berry flavor, which will be available on 7-Eleven shelves nationwide in its first-ever 16-ounce can. poppi has also released 16-ounce versions of best-selling flavors including Strawberry Lemon and Orange to accompany Wild Berry at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores. “At…
Pee Dee Food Service Upgrades Micro Markets
Pee Dee Food Service — a full-line vending, micro market and office coffee service provider — has announced a milestone in its partnership with technology solutions provider Cantaloupe, Inc. As a long-time customer and active user of Cantaloupe’s Seed vending management system, the company recently completed a swap of its 90 micro market kiosks to…
Buc-ee’s Enters The Colorado Market
Buc-ee’s continues to expand its cult following across the U.S., with its most recent expansion coming in Colorado. Beaver nugget fans in the Denver area are now able to visit the newest Buc-ee’s location, which boasts 74,000 square feet, 116 fueling positions and 12 electrical vehicle (EV) charging stations, according to 9News. The new site…
AMCON Adds New Distribution Facility in Colorado
Omaha, Neb.-based AMCON Distributing Co. announced that it has acquired a new distribution facility located in Colorado City, Colo. “This strategic move represents a significant expansion of our operations and underscores AMCON’s commitment to enhanced service for our customers in the Rocky Mountain, Intermountain and Southwest regions of the U.S. We are making meaningful additional…
Maverik Enters its 13th State
Maverik has announced its latest expansion into Montana — the 13th state of operation for the Utah-based c-store brand. The grand opening celebration of the Helena, Mont., location took place on March 21, and customers will have access to Opening Deals through April 4. “Maverik features a broad distribution of stores across the Intermountain West,…
Yesway to Expand Presence in Oklahoma
Yesway has announced that it will significantly expand its presence in Oklahoma, with its portfolio of stores in the state expected to reach 15 locations by the end of 2024. In addition to its five existing Oklahoma-based Allsup’s stores, the company recently celebrated the grand openings of its newest stores in Broken Bow and Thackerville,…
AMCON Distributing Co. Acquires Burklund Distributors
Omaha, Neb.-based AMCON Distributing Co. has announced its acquisition of Burklund Distributors, Inc., of East Peoria, Ill. “We are honored that Jon Burklund and Rob Hackett have chosen AMCON to continue the legacy and stewardship of this third-generation family held business that was established by Edwin Burklund in 1939, and grown by Dale Burklund,” said…
Mars Makes $70 Million Investment in New Jersey Factory
Mars has announced an investment of more than $70 million in its Hackettstown, N.J., site. The funds will go towards a Research and Development (R&D) Innovation Studio — including a new test kitchen and packaging lab— along with manufacturing efficiencies and advancements in food safety at the Hackettstown manufacturing factory. Mars is a leader in…
Parker’s Opens First Location in Aiken, S.C.
Parker’s Kitchen recently opened its first store in Aiken, S.C. The new store is the “first of many retail locations planned for the Aiken, S.C., and Augusta, Ga., regions,” the company noted in a press release. Strategically positioned at the intersection of Jefferson Davis Hwy. and Hitchcock Pkwy., the company’s newest store offers Southern-style, made-from-scratch…
QuikTrip Partners With 100 Coconuts
QuikTrip has announced a new partnership with 100 Coconuts, a fast-growing premium coconut water brand. With the partnership, QuikTrip customers in Georgia will have access to 100 Coconuts Pure Coconut Water. Following successful launches in Publix and Costco locations across the Southeast, 100 Coconuts continues its expansion by entering 165 QuikTrip’s stores. “Known for its…