Speedway helps a Tri-State-area children’s hospital through a million-dollar donation. Speedway LLC pledged to raise $1 million throughout the next three years for the Children’s Hospital Foundation. The million dollars is expected to go toward the purchase of two new “Just For Kids” transport vehicles for the pediatric transport team at Kosair Children’s Hospital, and…
Speedway To Acquire 10 Road Ranger Sites
The sale of 10 Road Ranger locations in Ohio and northern Kentucky is expected to close by the end of July. Speedway LLC has signed an agreement to acquire 10 convenience stores throughout Ohio and northern Kentucky from Road Ranger LLC, Reuters reported. Speedway paid for the transaction with cash and a truck stop located…
Speedway’s Wireless Convenience With Revol
Customers gain “new level of support and convenience” from Speedway as it teams with Revol Wireless, says Joey Holibaugh, Revol VP of Sales. Speedway has partnered with Revol Wireless to offer phone service cards and wireless products at its 355 stores across Ohio and Indiana. Speedway is the fourth largest chain of company-owned and operated…
Speedway and Costco Rank High On Services
American consumers rate Speedway, Costco, Walgreens and Target high in Harris Poll’s latest study. While some retailers have been challenged this year by the U.S. economy, some retail brands managed to keep business steady, partly due to their brand equity. The 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend (EQ) study surveyed American consumers about brands across several retail…
Speedway Raises Funds For Children’s Miracle Network
Month-long campaign to benefit 17 children’s hospitals. Throughout the month of May, Speedway LLC is donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of all fountain drinks and Speedy Freeze purchases to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a charity that raises funds for 170 children’s hospitals. All funds raised by each Speedway location will…
Speedway To Acquire 88 Gas America Locations
“They are very well-managed stores that will complement our existing network,” says Speedway spokesperson. Speedway LLC and GasAmerica Services Inc. have signed an agreement in which Speedway will acquire 88 operating locations situated throughout Indiana and Ohio from GasAmerica, plus several parcels of undeveloped real estate for future development. “GasAmerica Services, Inc. has been a…
Driving Foodservice Profitability
Taking steps to promote innovative products and value pricing can elevate the whole roller grill experience. By Heather Henstock, Contributing Editor. When consumers think of convenience store food, roller grill hot dogs are top of mind. Roller grills have developed a mixed reputation over the years, but they remain a staple of c-store foodservice programs…
Speedway Selects NCR To Power Loyalty Program
NCR c-tailing solutions to help Speedway drive personalized customer interactions across multiple channels. Speedway LLC has selected the NCR Advanced Marketing Solution and NCR Enterprise Preference Manager from NCR Corp. to power its next-generation Speedy Rewards customer loyalty program. With approximately 1,375 stores in seven states, Speedway ranks as the fourth largest chain of company-owned…
Marathon Petroleum Hungry For Acquisitions
Following its separation from Marathon Oil Corp., Marathon Petroleum is now preparing to grow its Speedway brand. Marathon Petroleum Corp., which spun off from Marathon Oil Corp. last month, is searching for acquisitions and seeking assets that meld with its strategy of refining oil and distributing the fuels produced, Reuters reported. “We have an appetite…
Speedway Named Best Gas Brand
“This award truly belongs to the 17,000 Speedway employees throughout our company, who constantly strive to be the very best in the business,” says Speedway president. For the third year in a row, Speedway is the Highest Ranked Gasoline Brand in the nation according to the Harris Poll EquiTrend survey of more than 25,000 consumers.…