TravelCenters of America (TA) announced that it has signed a franchise agreement to bring another travel center to Texas. A new TA Express will be built in Pleasanton, Texas, on I-37 between San Antonio and Corpus Christi. Planned amenities include: Gasoline with 20 fueling positions Truck diesel with seven fueling positions Approximately 100 truck parking…
Fuel Demand Reaches Record High
At 10 million b/d, gasoline demand reached a new Energy Information Administration (EIA) record last week, and that number only partially reflects Fourth of July holiday weekend travel. According to AAA, the nearly 1 million b/d jump in demand drove down gasoline supplies by 6.1 million bbl to 235,000 million bbl and consequently pushed the…
Pain Relieving Topicals, Oils Likely to Drive CBD Market Growth
Out of all cannabinoids, cannabidiol (CBD) is gaining in wide usage for therapeutic reasons because of its lack of psychoactive effects. Due to the increasing adoption of CBD-based products to treat ailments, the global cannabidiol market is anticipated to grow at a lucrative rate over the next several years. According to a February report from…
NAG Spring Leadership Series Brings Insights for Today’s Evolving Landscape
The National Advisory Group (NAG) Spring Leadership Series concluded its five-week run on June 16, after informative virtual sessions that discussed topics ranging from consumer trends to technology to fuel disruption. Moderated by NAG Executive Director and CStore Decisions Editor-in-Chief John Lofstock, the series dissected some of the most pressing issues facing convenience store retailers…
Wawa Honors Philly’s The Veterans Group With Hero Award
After receiving nearly 14,000 votes, convenience store Wawa and the Wawa Foundation presented its 2021 Hero Award to the The Veterans Group during July Fourth festivities in Philadelphia. The Veterans Group also receives a $50,000 grant to continue its important programming to Pennsylvania veterans. The awards ceremony took place during the annual Independence Day Wawa…
Love’s Announces 10 New Truck Care, Speedco Service Locations
Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers at 10 new Speedco and Love’s Truck Care locations that are open 24/7. The locations offer tire, lube and light mechanical services, as well as Department of Transportation (DOT) inspections, for professional drivers and fleets at affordable prices. Commercial drivers can now stop at more than 415 locations…
Pilot Co. Surprises 40-year Driver With Custom Peterbilt Truck
Pilot Co. is recognizing one of its longtime drivers with the rig of a lifetime. Carrying on a family tradition, Daniel Abshire has driven for Pilot for more than 40 years and was honored for his contributions during a luncheon on July 7 at the company’s Sales and Support Center headquarters in Knoxville. Pilot Co.…
Sweet, Salty or Healthy: The Snack Aisle Is Busy
Snack sales are soaring once again. Salty snack dollar sales for the past year grew 7.2%, according to Nielsen data for the 52 weeks ending May 29, 2021, and sweet snacks dollar sales saw a 4.8% bump for the same period. Those bigger numbers may balloon even more, judging from what retailers are seeing. “For…
Rutter’s Raises Starting Wage
As the labor market continues to be impacted by the government unemployment benefits, Rutter’s has announced a third increase to their starting wage, over the past 15 months, raising it to $15.00 per hour for all field employees. The Central Pennsylvania chain continues to commit to investing in their people, increasing field wages by more…
New Study Explores Post-pandemic Food Lifestyle Choices
New consumer research by Culinary Visions, a food-focused insights and trends forecasting practice that studies a wide range of culinary topics important to consumers and food industry professionals, points to the importance of sharing food experiences with friends and family as a new normal emerges for U.S. consumers. The surge in demand for food experiences…