Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor participated in the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy hearing titled “Renewable Energy – Growth and Opportunities for our Rural Economies.” In the hearing, Skor spoke on biofuels’ ability to drive economic growth using data from a new Growth Energy study, achieve…
CEFCO’s ‘Month of Freedom’ Celebrates Customer Loyalty
Temple, Texas-based CEFCO Convenience Stores is running a series of promotions during the month of July through CEFCO Rewards, its pinpad-based loyalty program. CEFCO Rewards members will have access to free products and exclusive offers all month. Some offers will last a day and others will last a week. The exclusive deals will be communicated…
GPM Introduces Time-saving Checkout Impulse Racks
Richmond, Va.-based convenience store chain GPM Investments, has introduced checkout impulse racks in 500 stores across the company’s family of community brands. The program allows customers to pick up an item they may have forgotten without having to re-shop the entire store. The impulse rack includes a variety of items, including top-selling candy, gum, meat…
7-Eleven Going Extra Mile for Summer Sour Patch Kids Promo
Sour Patch Kids and 7-Eleven are hosting a summer candy promotion that gives candy lovers a chance to win cool prizes, including a tidy sum of cash. Mondelez International’s Sour Patch Kids brand – the top-selling candy at 7-Eleven stores – is introducing a new flavor this summer, but it’s not disclosing what it is.…
Chocolate Outlook Seems Sweet
As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, customers are looking to treat themselves with something sweet, and the chocolate category at convenience stores is reaping the rewards. Chocolate sales at c-stores increased 8.5% to $2.76 billion for the 52 weeks ending May 1, 2021, vs. one year ago, according to NielsenIQ Retail Measurement Services, Total…
Fav Trip Forges Its Own Path
Kansas City, Mo.-based Fav Trip is data-driven across all aspects of the business, with a special focus on branding, social media, technology and ensuring the success of its employees. The three-store chain offers limited-edition merch drops, delivery and drive-through, and it’s currently building its first ground-up location, which will be twice the size of its…
Wawa Annual Hoagie Day Salutes Everyday Heroes
July 1 is Wawa Hoagie Day in Philadelphia and across the entire Wawa convenience store chain, with festivities honoring the service of police, fire and military members, as well as food and monetary donations to worthy causes. The day kicks off Independence Day weekend events sponsored by Wawa. As part of its 12th year as…
SMSB Welcomes Industry Veteran to Lead Strategic Growth and Revenue
Consumer packaged goods and convenience industry business and technology consultants Space Management Service Bureau (SMSB) Consulting Group this week welcomed Blaine Ross as its chief strategic growth officer. Ross will oversee business expansion for SMSB, leading the sales and marketing teams along with partnership opportunities. Ross brings a solid history of success in associated industries.…
Rutter’s Goes Red, Spiked, and Blue for July
Rutter’s is ready to celebrate America’s birthday, with Red, Spiked and Blue Slushies. Continuing its partnership with the Steel Reserve brand, Rutter’s is adding Fruit Punch to their Spiked Slushies flavor line-up this July. The Spiked Fruit Punch and Spiked Blue Razz are the perfect adult treat during those warm summer days. Both flavors are…
TA Launches Fundraising Campaign to Help Professional Drivers
TravelCenters of America Inc. (TA), nationwide operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center network, is launching a fundraising campaign at locations nationwide to help professional drivers in need. Starting today through Sept. 6, 2021, customers will have the option to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar in the…