Alon USA Energy Inc. will be presenting at the 2010 Credit Suisse Energy Summit Conference in Vail, Colo. on Feb. 1–5. Jeff Morris, Alon’s president and CEO is scheduled to present on Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 11:10 a.m. Mountain Time. A live broadcast of the presentation will be available online in the Investor Relations section…
Susser Holdings Provides Fourth Quarter and 2009 Results
Corpus Christi, Texas-based Susser Holdings Corporation said it expects to report a same-store merchandise sales decline of about 1.2% for the fourth quarter of 2009 and growth of about 3.3% for the full year. Retail average per-store fuel volumes are expected to decline by 5.9% versus the fourth quarter of last year, but on a…
NOCO Express Announces Free Gas Sweepstakes
M&T Bank and NOCO Express are offering western New Yorkers a chance to win Free Gas for one year, along with four additional prizes of $100 NOCO gift cards awarded each month. The sweepstakes runs Jan. 15 to March 31. Winners will be selected in a random drawing on or about April 15. M&T Bank…
CVS/pharmacy Enters St. Louis Market
CVS/pharmacy has entered the St. Louis market, opening four stores in the past week-two in St. Louis, one in Olivette and one in Ellisville. The chain will open a fifth location in Ballwin in the fall. In total, the five stores will bring about 125 new jobs to the St. Louis community this year. “We…
NACS Past President Sam Jacobsen Passes Away
Sam Jacobsen, one of the early leaders who helped expand the role of NACS after its founding in 1961, and its 1971-1972 president, died Monday at his home in Madison, Wisconsin at age 84, NACS reported. “Sam’s contribution to our association and our industry goes far beyond his tenure as president,” said NACS president and…
Is Your Land at Risk?
The question of eminent domain may sound scary and far fetched, but as a convenience store owner your land could in fact be seized by a municipality. It happens more than you think, said noted attorney William Goldman, who works with landowners facing this threat to ensure they get what they deserve. Goldman spoke with Convenience…
Kroger Joins Haiti Relief Efforts
The Kroger Co. announced that donations from customers and associates are expected to exceed $1 million to support the American Red Cross’ Haitian relief efforts. In addition, The Kroger Co. Foundation has donated $250,000. Kroger customers and associates have already contributed more than $600,000 through local collection points set up last week. All funds collected…
CVS/pharmacy Delivers More Rewards
CVS/pharmacy’s ExtraCare rewards program is paying off for customers. Cardholders received a combined total of more than $1.9 billion in savings and rewards throughout 2009 by using their ExtraCare card each time they shopped at CVS/pharmacy or online at CVS.com. “In 2009, Americans continued to cut costs and look for new ways to help stretch…
The NY Coalition and CFF Speak Out on Proposed Sin Taxes
New Yorkers Against Unfair Taxes, a coalition formed in opposition to taxes on food and beverage products, today announced its disappointment in Governor Paterson’s proposal to place a tax on sugar sweetened beverages of 12 cents per 12-ounce can. This tax would be 10 times higher on a 12 pack of non-alcoholic beverages, like soft…
NACStech Announces Keynote Speaker
Professional comedian and motivator Don McMillan is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at NACStech, the premiere technology solutions event for the convenience and petroleum retailing industry, NACS reported. NACStech will take place May 5-7, 2010, in New Orleans. McMillan will combine his technical experience and humor during the event’s Opening General Session talk. At…