New recycling program cleans community while funding charity. Circle K and Habitat for Humanity have launched a plan to encourage recycling in the areas they serve, according to the Yuma Sun. “Enviro” green collection houses have been placed at 16 of the convenience stores in Yuma Country for customers to place their empty aluminum cans…
spartan lightens its load
Five Pharm stores and one c-store sold. Grocery store operator and distributor Spartan Stores Inc. revealed that it is closing five Pharm retail stores and one convenience store by the end of September, according to the Houston Chronicle. Spartan Stores said the convenience store, which is located in Michigan, has been acquired by privately held…
change a plenty at rutters
The chain promotes two, adds a new member and welcomes back another. Rutter’s Farm Stores has made changes to its senior management staff, including the promotions of two long-time company executives, the return of another one and a new addition. Jeffrey Leedy, former vice-president of marketing, has been promoted to the newly created position of…
more problems for ameristop
Gilligan Oil pulls out of proposed acquisition. Gilligan Oil Co. has made a statement that it is no longer under contract in regards to a proposed acquisition of the Northern Kentucky-based Ameristop convenience store chain. Pat Gilligan, the company’s CEO, made the announcement after Petro Acquisitions Inc.—Ameristops’s parent company—fell into receivership earlier this week. Gilligan…
chevron extends collectible line
“Victor E Van” customized for Arizona State University. Chevron Products Co. has released Victor E. Van, the newest addition to its Chevron Cars family, customized for Arizona State University (ASU). Victor E. Van comes in ASU maroon and gold, features eyes that move, doors that open, side-view mirrors, and stickers with the ASU logo. Vans…
cumberland farms helps local students
Believe and Achieve program enters its second year. Cumberland Farms has revealed that the second year of its Believe and Achieve Scholarship will begin Oct. 1. The program provides individual $1,000 scholarships to eligible graduating high school seniors living in the company’s service areas. The Believe and Achieve Scholarship program is open to students who…
7eleven sticks with andretti green racing
7-Eleven Inc. has extended its sponsorship with Andretti Green Racing (AGR) and keep IndyCar Series racer Tony Kanaan in the Team 7-Eleven driver’s seat. The 7-Eleven/Andretti Green sponsorship enters its sixth year in 2008. “Tony has been a winner for 7-Eleven, both on and off the track,” said Kevin Elliott, 7-Eleven senior vice president of…
the pantry takes insurance cos to court
Confusion over timing of unpaid funds cause dispute. The Pantry is taking a pair of insurance companies to federal court, claiming the companies have ignored their responsibilities to pay out on costs The Pantry incurred after underground storage tank leaks. The Sanford-based chain said that American Safety Indemnity Co. of Georgia (ASI) and Gulf Underwriters…
couchetard draws the line
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. revealed that it will slow expansion in the U.S. this year by buying only 200 to 300 stores, but annual revenue will exceed $14 billion U.S., according to the Montreal Gazette. “We’ll ease up from last year’s torrid pace, but fill gaps in our regional coverage, continue to raise efficiency and add…
wilson farms lights the night
Chain helps raise money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Wilson Farms Inc. has become the first local presenting sponsor for the Western New York & Finger Lakes Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “Light the Night” walk fund raising campaign. Rochester’s Light the Night walk will be held at Monroe Community College on…