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bp Breaks Ground on Texas Solar Project
bp has begun construction on its new 187MWdc Peacock Solar project, which is located 10 miles north of Corpus Christi, Texas. Peacock will sell all of the electricity it generates under a long-term power purchase agreement to Gulf Coast Growth Ventures (GCGV), a joint venture between ExxonMobil and SABIC, which produces materials used to manufacture…Maximizing Loss Prevention: How Applegreen Uses Envysion to Safeguard Profits
In today’s competitive convenience store and travel plaza industry, loss prevention and asset protection has become a crucial aspect of ensuring sustained profitability. One company that has taken this challenge head-on is Applegreen, a travel plaza chain operating across the globe. At the forefront of their loss prevention and asset protection efforts is David Adelman,…Dispensed Beverages Tail Fuel in Purchase Frequency
While fuel continues to lead the c-store industry in customer purchases, following somewhat closely behind is cold dispensed beverages. It goes without saying that fuel will likely retain that top slot for the foreseeable future, however retailers can certainly benefit by capitalizing on other options. A recent report by FooderviceResults, alongside CStore Decisions and the…Lula Convenience Partners With Core-Mark
Lula Convenience has announced a partnership with Core-Mark, a premier distributor in the c-store retail industry that offers a comprehensive suite of products, marketing programs and advanced technology solutions. Core-Mark serves approximately 50,000 customer locations across the U.S. and Canada through its network of 37 distribution centers. This collaboration is designed to empower Core-Mark’s network…ThinAir with Electrostatic HEPA: Elevate Your Experience
By Joshua Griffing, Director of Marketing & International Sales C-Store managers and business owners are familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Adherence to the ADA Standards for Accessible Design is vital, and staying up to date with the latest options and best practices for your commercial space can means fewer updates in the…Couche-Tard to Sell 68 Circle K Locations
Alimentation Couche-Tard has announced that it will sell 68 of its Circle K locations, located across 21 states in the U.S. The stores have an average size of 2,300 square feet and an average lot size of 23,000 square feet. Of the sites, 37 are fee-owned and 31 are leased, while 42 properties sell fuel,…Coffee Remains Reliable
Coffee is a c-store staple, with the majority of retail sites offering it in some capacity. Therefore, it is no surprise that c-store customers report favoring it over other beverage options. In a report conducted by FoodserviceResults, working with CStore Decisions and the National Advisory Group (NAG), it was found that 9% of c-store customers…Parker’s Donates $1 Million to Nonprofit
Parker’s recently made a $1 million donation to America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, a nonprofit organization based in Savannah, Ga. The organization serves as a food safety net for tens of thousands of individuals who are at risk for hunger across a 21-county area. On Sept. 27, Parker’s founder and CEO Greg Parker presented…H&S Energy Partners with LottoShield
H&S Energy recently announced that it has integrated LottoShield’s lottery management system across its entire network of 165 stores. H&S Energy has noted that this action underscores its aggressive technology adoption strategy and aligns well with its ambitious expansion plans to double. Through significant reductions in labor hours, increased operational efficiencies and a marked decrease…What Are Foodservice Best Practices?
You’ve decided to take the plunge into foodservice, one of the fastest-growing and most profitable categories in c-stores. Now, it’s time to get your operation up and running using best practices to make sure it is as efficient and safe as it could possibly be. When arranging your menu, plan for your offerings to use…Beverages & Cold Vault See More >

Dispensed Beverages Tail Fuel in Purchase Frequency
While fuel continues to lead the c-store industry in customer purchases, following somewhat closely behind is cold dispensed beverages. It goes without saying that fuel will likely retain that top slot for the foreseeable future, however retailers can certainly benefit by capitalizing on other options. A recent report by FooderviceResults, alongside CStore Decisions and the…
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Maximizing Loss Prevention: How Applegreen Uses Envysion to Safeguard Profits
In today’s competitive convenience store and travel plaza industry, loss prevention and asset protection has become a crucial aspect of ensuring sustained profitability. One company that has taken this challenge head-on is Applegreen, a travel plaza chain operating across the globe. At the forefront of their loss prevention and asset protection efforts is David Adelman,…
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Is Everything Going According to Plan?
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) now says “by the end of 2023” will be their announcement date of final regulations for the ban of menthol tobacco products and flavored cigars. If this new timetable and the FDA’s 12-month enactment period are the mileposts, c-store chains and independents now have all of 2024 to figure…