The National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO) has reported that on Feb. 1, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) filed a Notice of Appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to appeal the decision issued on Dec. 7, 2022, by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of…
PDI Technologies Acquires Blue Cow Software
PDI Technologies has acquired Blue Cow Software LLC, a fuel oil and propane management software business. With this acquisition, Blue Cow Software will divest from Repay Holdings Corp., a provider of vertically integrated payment solutions. Blue Cow Software has built a proven solution that aligns with the overall growth strategy at PDI Technologies. Based in…
2023 Best New Store Design Awards
WINNER: Simon Xpress Simon Xpress, a family tribute, features a modern, clean look with a high ceiling and a glass front. Convenience stores are increasingly renovating and experimenting with store design. CStore Decisions is recognizing Simon Xpress with a “Best New Store Design Award” for its clean, upscale and modern design, complete with a dedicated…
Coen Markets Launches Checkout-Free Stores
Coen Markets Inc., in partnership with Grabango, launched two checkout-free stores at its Amoco sites in Oakdale, Pa., and South Park, Pa. bp previously announced its partnership with Grabango, provider of checkout-free technology for large-scale chains, which allows shoppers to skip the line and save time. Amoco — a bp brand, will be the first…
Stewart’s Shops Introduces New Sub
Stewart’s Shops has released its newest product, which is the steak and cheese sub. The sub is a warm steak and cheese sub with seasoned beef and provolone cheese. This sub can be found in the warmer for $6.99 at any local shop. Stewart’s Shops has a wide selection of hot foods, from breakfast sandwiches…
Love’s Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Share The Love Event
Love’s Travel Stops donated $110,000 to nonprofit organizations across the country on behalf of its more than 39,000 employees in celebration of the 10th year of its annual Share the Love event. Additionally, 300 Love’s employees in Oklahoma City and 40 Trillium Energy and Musket employees in Houston spent Valentine’s Day volunteering at organizations where…
bp to Acquire TA for $1.3 Billion
TravelCenters of America (TA) announced that it has entered into a merger agreement with bp. Per the agreement, bp will acquire all of the outstanding shares of TA common stock for $86 per share in cash. The sale price represents an 84% premium to the average trading price of the 30 days ended Feb. 15,…
Sizzling C-Store Operator Launches Significant Expansion Plan
Tri Star Energy kicked off a three-year plan to convert all Sudden Service and Southern Traders convenience stores to Twice Daily convenience stores throughout Tennessee and Alabama with a ribbon cutting of a Twice Daily convenience store located at 6029 Nolensville Road in Nashville, Tenn. “This is a monumental moment for us,” said Steve Hostetter,…
Reynolds American Wants to Stop Sale of Disposable E-Cigarettes
Reynolds American has called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help put a stop to the sale and manufacturing of disposable e-cigarettes. Reynolds American is calling out Puff Bar and Elf Bar in particular because of the increased use of their products by young teenagers. The company has submitted a formal citizen petition…
EV Network Operators to Expand Public Access
The Biden-Harris administration announced new progress it has made in establishing a reliable electric vehicle (EV) charging network. These steps will help the United States meet President Biden’s goals of building a national network of 500,000 EV chargers and having EVs make up at least 50% of new car sales by 2030, The recent actions…