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…
Parker’s Adds Chief People Officer
Parker’s, the 2020 Convenience Store Decisions Chain of the Year, has hired experienced human resources leader Katie Kerney to serve as the company’s Chief People Officer. In her new position at Parker’s, Kerney is responsible for the company’s culture as well as the overall safety, welfare and success of Parker’s team members. “We’re delighted to…
Oreo Partners With PFLAG National for Pride Month
Oreo is proud to continue its partnership with PFLAG National this Pride Month with moving artworks alongside limited-edition OREOiD Pride packs. “This Pride, our mission is to continue the work we’ve done with our partners at PFLAG National by bringing attention to those pivotal conversations one has when they come out to a loved one,”…
Marathon Publishes Annual Reports on Sustainability, Climate Perspectives
Marathon Petroleum Corp. published two annual reports that expand its disclosures in environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters while detailing its approach to sustainability. As the company continues to diversify its portfolio of products and services and grow lower-carbon fuels and energy sources, it is also enhancing its reporting on diversity, equity and inclusion; greenhouse…
Oregon Drivers Can Now Fuel Up With E15
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has signed HB 3051, clarifying the ability of retailers to sell 15% ethanol blended fuel (E15) in the state. Oregon is the 48th state to approve E15. “We applaud the state of Oregon and Gov. Brown on clarifying that E15 is approved for sale and giving drivers across the state access…
Shaping the Tobacco Back Bar
Last month, in a National Advisory Group (NAG) webinar titled “The Future of Tobacco: Reshaping the back bar amidst legislative threats and PMTA,” Grier Bailey, executive director of the Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association, shared key advocacy goals and considerations for convenience store retailers. “We have to protect — to the degree that we can…
Hershey Completes Acquisition of Lily’s Confectionery
The Hershey Co., announced the completion of its acquisition of Lily’s, the high-growth maker of low-sugar, better-for-you (BFY) confectionery products, for a purchase price of $425 million. “Lily’s is a great addition to Hershey’s growing portfolio of better-for-you snacking brands, and we are excited to add this high-growth, leading BFY brand and to get to…