Charleston, S.C.-based Refuel Operating Co. has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Wag-A-Bag, a Texas-based c-store and retail fuel business. Refuel is a portfolio company of First Reserve, a leading global private equity investment firm exclusively focused on energy. Headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, Wag-A-Bag was founded in 1964 by the Rabb…
Gopuff Partners With Uber Eats
Uber and Gopuff announced an exclusive partnership for Gopuff to offer everyday essentials on Uber Eats. The new in-app collaboration is planned to launch in more than 95 cities this June with national expansion to follow later in the summer. It will make use of Gopuff’s hyper-local logistics and driver network to reach Uber customers…
GPM Receives $1 Billion Real Property Commitment From Chicago-Based Real Estate Investment Firm
Richmond, Va.-based GPM Investments, a wholly owned subsidiary of ARKO Corp., entered into an agreement with Chicago-based real estate investment firm Oak Street Real Estate Capital. Oak Street has agreed to purchase and lease to GPM real estate associated with acquisitions of convenience store brands and fueling stations. Oak Street is committing up to $1…
Circle K to Hire 20,000 New Employees Ahead of Summer Season
Circle K announced that it will look to add 20,000 new employees in the U.S. to its current team ahead of the summer season. “Business is coming back, traffic is getting back on the road, and we are preparing for the future by growing our Circle K team,” said Brian Hannasch, the company president and…
Rutter’s Raises Starting Wage to $14 Per Hour
Rutter’s announced a second increase to its starting wage this year, raising it to $14 per hour for all field employees. The 79-store chain understands that investing in their people is vital to the company’s success, which is why they’ve committed more than $5 million in additional annual wages this month, and $12 million total…
M-PACT Sets 2021 Agenda in Indianapolis
PGA golfer and golfing commentator Gary McCord will deliver the Industry Luncheon keynote address at M-PACT 2021, the premier energy and convenience industry tradeshow in the Midwest. The regional tradeshow, which annually draws nearly 4,500 participants to the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, will take place September 8-10, 2021. The keynote luncheon featuring McCord is…
Casey’s Partners With Country Star Lee Brice for Summer of Freedom Sweepstakes
This summer, Casey’s is giving customers the chance to bring a live concert from Academy of Country Music multiple award-winning artist Lee Brice to their hometown. “I’m excited to team up with Casey’s to bring one lucky fan and their local community a free concert,” said Brice. “Summer is the best time for family, friends,…
7-Eleven’s Newest Evolution Store Features Two Restaurant Concepts
7-Eleven continues to make strides in the quick-serve restaurant arena with its newest Evolution Store in Manassas, Va. — the first to offer customers two restaurant options in one location. Its Raise the Roost Chicken and Biscuits restaurant, which opened its first location a year ago in Manhattan, will be joined at the Manassas store…
Republic Continues Aggressive Stance Toward Counterfeiters
Republic announced that it will continue its aggressive stance toward illicit imitation of its brands, including OCB, JOB and E-Z Wider. The company’s ongoing nationwide efforts to protect its brands and customers from the sale of fake products continues to yield powerful consequences against companies and individuals selling counterfeit Republic products. “Our strong stance on…
Can You See the ROI Through the Looking Glass?
Each year, it seems a new retail technology arrives on the scene ready to change everything. The challenge is sorting through the hype to determine if it has the potential to deliver a return on investment (ROI). Remember beacons? When they became popular beginning in 2013, beacons promised robust business intelligence and the ability to…