In appreciation of the military community and all who have served, Pilot Co. and its family of travel center brands announced a new year-round military discount program. The exclusive 10% discount on food and beverages is now available to all veterans, active-duty and retired service members, National Guard, Reserve, spouses and their immediate family members…
Juul Issues Statement on $40 Million Legal Settlement
E-cigarette maker Juul Labs issued a statement responding to its settlement agreement with the state of North Carolina reached on June 28 in a lawsuit filed by the state Attorney General Josh Stein alleging Juul marketed its products to minors. The company agreed to pay $40 million to North Carolina and the e-cigarette maker will…
Casey’s Acquires 48 Stores From Couche-Tard
Casey’s General Stores has purchased 48 Circle K petroleum marketing and convenience retail stores from Alimentation Couche-Tard, according to Capital Markets Group, a leading, independent investment bank. The Stores are all Circle K branded and located in Oklahoma, mostly in the greater Oklahoma City market, and sell Conoco, Phillips 66, Shell, Valero and Circle K…
Weigel’s Gives Back to Celebrate 90th Anniversary
Today marks a prominent milestone in the history of Weigel’s – the celebration of their 90th anniversary. In recognition of this event, Weigel’s Convenience Stores announced it will partner with Tyson Foods to donate a full semi-truckload of meat products to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee. The announcement was made today via a…
Refuel Partners With SMG
Refuel, operator of 130 stores in the Southeast, has partnered with Service Management Group (SMG) to grow its customer programs and increasing consumer loyalty. To measure the customer experience across its growing network of stores, Refuel is capturing location-level customer feedback. The feedback data is available in the smg360 platform in real time, providing Refuel…
What Diesel Drivers Expect From Your Fuel
The diesel vehicle drivers and fleets fueling up at your c-store locations are looking for a product that performs well. Are you offering what they need? Here are three major performance traits your diesel customers want and need. Lubricity Diesel engines and parts like fuel pumps and injectors require lubrication to prevent damage. Lubricity is…
Forecourt Marketing Strategies Evolve
C-stores continue to evolve to attract and retain customers from the forecourt to the store, starting with a clean, welcoming exterior and a distinct brand identity. Video displays and offers encourage in-store visits, and loyalty programs and mobile payment options keep customers coming back for a better, more seamless experience. Spicewood, Texas-based Texas Born (TXB),…
What Are Modified Risk Tobacco Products?
The term ‘modified risk tobacco products’ came onto the scene after regulators became concerned that tobacco products marketed using words like “light” or “mild” might give consumers the impression that the products posed less of a health risk than other tobacco products. Consequently, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, enacted into law in…
Fourth of July Weekend to See Record-Breaking Gas Prices
At $3.09 per gallon, the national gas price average is at its highest of the year and still rising. That average will increase, possibly as much as another five cents, in the lead up to Fourth of July as AAA forecasts a record-breaking 43.6 million Americans will hit the road for a holiday getaway. While…
FTC Orders 7-Eleven Divest Some Speedway Deal Stores
7-Eleven Inc. and Marathon Petroleum Corp. have agreed to divest hundreds of stores used to sell gasoline and diesel fuel in 293 local markets across 20 states to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that 7-Eleven ’s acquisition of Marathon’s Speedway subsidiary violated federal antitrust laws. 7-Eleven consummated the acquisition on May 14, 2021, even though…