Franke Coffee Systems Americas has named Tim Cox as its new marketing manager. In his new role, Cox will report to Director of Marketing Brittany Tresemer and will work on continuing to bring category expertise and thought leadership to the coffee industry while enhancing marketing resources provided to its customer partners across North America. Cox brings…
7-Eleven Celebrates 96th Year in Business
7-Eleven has dropped a limited-time line of merch to celebrate the brand’s 96th year in business. The Birthday Collection line is available on 7Collection, the retailer’s online merchandise shop. The capsule features a variety of custom merch for those who celebrate the same birthday as the retailer. The 7/11 Birthday Collection includes 7-Eleven-inspired party decor…
RaceTrac to Acquire Gulf Oil
RaceTrac Inc. announced that its wholly owned wholesale fuel supply and trading subsidiary, Metroplex Energy, has signed a definitive agreement with Gulf Oil L.P. to acquire Gulf Oil LLC. As part of the transaction, RaceTrac will acquire Gulf’s nationally recognized fuel brand across the United States and U.S. territories, all of Gulf’s branded distributor and…
SNK Petroleum Expands
SNK Petroleum has resolutely expanded its business operations, adding new sites in multiple states. In 2021, in a sharp contrast from its traditional geography, SNK set its sights on locations in Illinois surrounding Chicago. What began with a modest acquisition of a few locations has grown into a 30-site portfolio within one hour of downtown…
Marathon Partners with Cleveland Guardians
Marathon has partnered with the Cleveland Guardians Major League Baseball team to feature the retail brand’s logo on the team’s jerseys. The new patch, featuring Marathon’s Endurance logo, will be on the sleeve of the Guardians jerseys through the end of the 2026 season. Marathon’s new Endurance logo will also be featured on the first-base…
PDI Partners With Car IQ
Car IQ Inc. has partnered with PDI Technologies to utilize its mobile payment technology to process cardless payments via the mPAY application. Fleets now have the ability to transact at thousands of merchant locations to purchase fuel and other items at convenience stores. Car IQ Pay gives fleet customers an easier way to pay for…
GetGo Announces Major Fuel Discount
GetGo Café + Market has announced that for the days between June 30 through July 4, unleaded gasoline will be priced at $2.75 per gallon for all myPerks Pay Direct and AdvantagePay members at all GetGo locations in celebration of the Fourth of July weekend. This same cents-off discount for rewards members will also apply…
Love’s Opens New Location in Colorado
Love’s Travel Stops opened a location in Parachute, Colo., on June 29. The travel stop, located on East Cardinal Way off Interstate 70 at exit 75, adds 45 jobs and 50 truck parking spaces in Garfield County, Colo. “Love’s is excited to expand its Highway Hospitality to a 16th location in Colorado,” said Shane Wharton,…
Circle K Launches Exclusive Energy Drink Cans
Circle K has announced a new partnership with Red Bull, through which the companies are offering exclusive racing-themed Red Bull cans. Each can features racing champion Max Verstappen and his teammate, Sergio Perez. Customers can purchase three cans for $6 this summer, however the offer may vary by location. In addition to the unique cans…
Pilot Makes Fleet Care Tire Technology Available at 300 Locations
Pilot has announced that through its partnership with Bridgestone, the companies have implemented a tire monitoring technology service at more than 300 Pilot and Flying J travel centers. Surpassing their original goal, the companies had initially hoped to introduce the technology at 200 Pilot locations. Pilot’s extensive network of travel centers coupled with Bridgestone Fleet…