Parkland USA, a subsidiary of Parkland Corp., has announced that Jay Erickson has been named chief operating officer. Erickson joined Parkland as vice president of information technology and chief information officer at the start of 2020. He has provided strong leadership and elevated Parkland’s IT capabilities and service delivery. For 25 years prior to joining…
Chevron Brands Its First CNG Retail Site
Chevron U.S.A. reported today that its Allied Clean Fuels Plaza retail station in Napa, California, has been rebranded as its first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) site. Chevron expects to rebrand or open more than 30 CNG sites by 2025. The announcement underscores Chevron’s commitment to providing affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy by increasing renewables and…
2021 Tobacco Outlook
Every year, the tobacco category gets hit with some kind of twist that convenience store owners and operators must accommodate. Five years ago, it was the deeming rule from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that lumped electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and other tobacco products (OTPs) in with cigarettes. At the end of 2019,…
Casey’s Emerges Stronger Post-Pandemic
Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores released financial results for the three months and year ended April 30, 2021. Fourth Quarter 2021 Key Highlights Diluted EPS of $1.12 Fuel margin of 33.0 cents per gallon. Fuel same-store gallons sold up 6.4% Inside same-store sales were up 12.8% as inside guest counts steadily improved. Inside margin improved…
Love’s Celebrates National Iced Tea Day With Digital Drink Offer
Love’s Travel Stops is celebrating National Iced Tea Day by giving customers a free freshly brewed iced tea on Thursday, June 10. Customers can get the drink through Mobile Deals on the Love’s Connect app. “We’re using National Iced Tea Day as another way to reward professional drivers and four-wheel customers,” said Mark Romig, director…
GPM Hosts Grand Opening for First of 10 Remodels Set for 2021
GPM Investments will hold a grand opening event for store 121, the fas mart at 2758 Virginia Ave., in Collinsville, Va., on Thursday, June 10, with exclusive promotions for customers and fas REWARDS members. The grand opening promotions will run for two weeks — from June 9-23 — and provide enrolled fas REWARDS members with…
Fresh Del Monte Effort Reinforces Social Responsibility, Sustainability
Fresh Del Monte, one of North America’s leading marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, announced the launch of its “Bunch of Good” campaign emphasizing Fresh Del Monte’s corporate social responsibility and sustainability efforts for making a better tomorrow, while inviting consumers to learn more and participate in this initiative. The…
New Slurpee Flavor Makes for Cool Summer at 7-Eleven
7-Eleven customers will be able to grab a new Slurpee flavor this summer in a new “stay-cold” cup at participating 7-Eleven stores for $1. The convenience retailer’s exclusive Slurpee flavor, Peach Perfect, is now available in participating 7-Eleven stores. Peach Perfect is made with real juice and is perfectly peachy in every way with its…
Skupos Launches ‘Summer Traffic Jam’
Skupos, the platform that powers smarter, more profitable retail by connecting independent convenience stores and consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, this week launched its “Summer Traffic Jam” program. A first-of-its-kind campaign, the “Summer Traffic Jam” provides retailers access to a suite of brand-funded promotions via the Skupos Engage platform, aimed to help brands and convenience…
Loyal ExxonMobil Patrons Hit Savings Milestone
ExxonMobil announced a customer milestone last week as its Exxon Mobil Rewards+ loyalty program members have saved over $100 million through incentives and rewards. The program allows for savings throughout the total consumer experience at Exxon and Mobil stations; from fueling up to convenience store purchases and even car washes, you can easily save every…