Pilot’s Flying J is flying away. The food, fuel, repair and retail giant with more than 900 travel centers in North America announced that it’s officially changing its corporate name to Pilot Company. The introduction of Pilot Company signals a milestone for the business and sets the stage for future growth. Pilot Company will serve…
Parker’s Donates $2,500 to Support Breast Cancer Services
Parker’s recently donated $2,500 to Susan G. Komen Coastal Georgia, helping the nonprofit organization offer breast cancer screenings, support services and ongoing education to area residents. Every year, Parker’s donates a portion of the proceeds from the sale of pink Breast Cancer Awareness refillable cups to Susan G. Komen Coastal Georgia. “We are deeply honored…
Love’s Adds New Checkout Technology
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores has added a new checkout technology through Ingenico Group. Ingenico Group’s Lane/8000 smart terminals are being installed at Love’s across the country. Love’s is the first travel stop network with the new technology. When the solution is combined with Love’s credit-processing software, transaction time is cut in half. Other features…
Acosta Announces New Board of Directors
Acosta Inc., a full-service sales and marketing agency, announced its new board of directors following its successful recapitalization earlier this year. New appointees include the following premier experts in the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry: Joe Crafton Beginning as a partner in 1988, Joe Crafton held a variety of leadership positions with Crossmark Inc.,…
National Fuel Prices Decrease as Stocks Grow
The national fuel price average is $2.54, which is three cents cheaper than last week, yet it’s 30 cents more than a year ago, according to AAA. Gas prices edged cheaper in the last week as gasoline stocks grew, measuring at 258 million bbl — a stock level not recorded by the Energy Information Administration…
Casey’s Fresh CEO Bullish on C-Store Industry
Casey’s General Stores is on a roll. Or is it a donut? Or pizza crust? Whatever it is, you can bet it was baked fresh from scratch in one of its store kitchens in the wee hours of the morning. After meeting with investors in New York City earlier this month and ringing the NASDAQ…
Irving Oil Introduces ‘The Irving at Pembroke’
Irving Oil will celebrate this week’s opening in Pembroke, Mass., of its newest convenience store, The Irving at Pembroke, by offering free, fresh-brewed hot coffee for three weeks. While the new location provides fresh food, quality fuel and clean restrooms, it’s not your typical c-store. “The Irving goes beyond a traditional convenience store experience,” said…
Enmarket Rolls Out New Rewards Program
The growing Savannah, Georgia-based Enmarket convenience store chain continues to embrace cutting-edge technology as it rolls out a new customer rewards program called Enjoy Rewards. Enmarket’s Enjoy Rewards will enable customers to earn fuel discounts by buying gas or diesel fuel, as well as food and other merchandise inside the store. Those discounts can amount…
Stryve Elevates Marketing Exec to Co-CEO
Plano, Texas-based Stryve, which produces healthy snack foods including beef biltong, announced the elevation of Jaxie Alt to the role of Co-CEO. Alt joined Stryve in March 2019 as chief marketing officer after spending 17 years with Keurig Dr Pepper, overseeing a product portfolio responsible for more than $8 billion in retail sales. Since joining…
Wind-Resistant Lighter
Calico Brands, Inc is proud to introduce the BBQ Pit Boys Torch Flame Wind Resistant lighter by Scripto. The BBQ Pit Boys Torch Flame Wind Resistant lighter by Scripto features a patented torch flame that lights and stays lit in windy conditions. Perfect for tackling challenging outdoor lighting situations. Available in three colors: red, yellow…