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Family-Owned Hot Spot Shines Light on Growth Initiatives
Fresh off a recent renovation, and with another location on the horizon, Hot Spot, headquartered in Spartanburg, S.C., is setting its sights on expansion. Simultaneously, it’s working to enhance its mobile app and further develop its private-label product line, while testing electric vehicle charging, all geared toward enhancing customer satisfaction and fueling further growth. Hot…Maverik Overhauls Kum & Go Loyalty Program
Following its 2023 acquisition of Kum & Go, Maverik has announced the launch of its refurbished program for &Rewards members, which includes more fuel savings, easier point accumulation and conversion and new rewards. This move accompanies an upgraded app and website designed to enhance customers’ experience, the company noted in a press release. Upgrades to…FDA Publishes List of Legally Marketable Tobacco Products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a new Searchable Tobacco Products Database — a user-friendly list of tobacco and e-cigarette products that may be legally marketed in the U.S. “The database is designed to serve the public — especially retailers — by providing this key information in a single location, with easy-to-use search…7-Eleven Introduces First 16-Ounce poppi Cans Nationwide
7-Eleven has partnered with prebiotic soda brand poppi to introduce the company’s new Wild Berry flavor, which will be available on 7-Eleven shelves nationwide in its first-ever 16-ounce can. poppi has also released 16-ounce versions of best-selling flavors including Strawberry Lemon and Orange to accompany Wild Berry at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores. “At…Tech Trends Forward for Labor Management
As a high-turnover industry, c-stores are constantly looking for ways to combat tight labor markets and support their employees, and investing in technology is one way to reach these goals. “As technology advances, it will be critical that the convenience industry stays on top of its systems and services,” said Terry Hoffman, people operations leader,…Six Obstacles and Solutions When Growing C-Store Foodservice
There are numerous obstacles to growth in the convenience store foodservice space. Overcoming them starts internally by understanding the type of foodservice program that is best suited for a particular brand. Due to space constraints, availability, quality of labor, quick-service restaurant competition, rising costs and more, a brand’s foodservice program must become something that can…Pee Dee Food Service Upgrades Micro Markets
Pee Dee Food Service — a full-line vending, micro market and office coffee service provider — has announced a milestone in its partnership with technology solutions provider Cantaloupe, Inc. As a long-time customer and active user of Cantaloupe’s Seed vending management system, the company recently completed a swap of its 90 micro market kiosks to…Buc-ee’s Enters The Colorado Market
Buc-ee’s continues to expand its cult following across the U.S., with its most recent expansion coming in Colorado. Beaver nugget fans in the Denver area are now able to visit the newest Buc-ee’s location, which boasts 74,000 square feet, 116 fueling positions and 12 electrical vehicle (EV) charging stations, according to 9News. The new site…Immersive Foodservice Training Combines Tech and Tradition
With all the steps and skills necessary to store, handle, prepare and serve food in a safe and efficient manner, often while simultaneously helping customers and checking in vendors, it takes an intensive, multifaceted training program to prepare employees to juggle all these jobs effectively. Team members at GetGo Café + Market are trained through…CITGO Raises $182,000 for Muscular Dystrophy Association
CITGO’s Lemont Refinery recently raised a notable $182,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association at the 13th annual MDA Shamrock Bowl. The event gathered 288 bowlers from 58 different companies. “CITGO has a long, proud history of supporting MDA because it represents a cause we care deeply about,” stated Jim Cristman, CITGO Lemont Vice President and…Beverages & Cold Vault See More >
7-Eleven Introduces First 16-Ounce poppi Cans Nationwide
7-Eleven has partnered with prebiotic soda brand poppi to introduce the company’s new Wild Berry flavor, which will be available on 7-Eleven shelves nationwide in its first-ever 16-ounce can. poppi has also released 16-ounce versions of best-selling flavors including Strawberry Lemon and Orange to accompany Wild Berry at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores. “At…
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How a 9,000+ Location Pizza Program Helps Mom-and-Pop Shops
Sponsored by Hunt Brothers Pizza It can be challenging for smaller, locally-owned convenience stores to compete with larger national chains. Food offerings can help mom-and-pop shops remain competitive and offer more variety with greater consistency to the customers they serve, but oftentimes this can be expensive and complicated. Hunt Brothers Pizza is a pizza program…
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FDA Publishes List of Legally Marketable Tobacco Products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a new Searchable Tobacco Products Database — a user-friendly list of tobacco and e-cigarette products that may be legally marketed in the U.S. “The database is designed to serve the public — especially retailers — by providing this key information in a single location, with easy-to-use search…