Emmy Boes, associate editor of CStore Decisions, tries Kind Soft Baked Granola, SweeTARTS Gummies Fruity Splitz and Labatt Blue Light Non-Alc Strawberry Acai.
Beer and Wine Wholesale Transactions to Require EFTs
The Michigan Liquor Control Commission recently issued administrative order no. 2023-01, which requires all wholesale beer and wine deliveries to retailers to be paid by electronic funds transfers (EFT). According to a Fintech blog post written by Wendy Turk, director of regulatory affairs, the requirement will go into effect on March 31, 2023, following a…
7-Eleven to Offer Free Pizza for the Super Bowl
7-Eleven announced it is giving customers a free large pizza through the 7NOW delivery app on Sunday, Feb. 12 for the Super Bowl game. All pizza flavors are included in this deal, including Extreme Meat, Cheese, Pepperoni Pizza and Breakfast Pizza, available at select stores. No matter customers’ pizza preferences, 7-Eleven has got them covered.…
Focusing on Food Safety
As they double-down on foodservice programs, c-stores must work to integrate food safety best practices. CStore Decisions spoke with Jessica Greeno, food safety specialist for Waltham, Mass.-based Global Partners, to learn how she’s approaching food safety at the company’s more than 530 c-stores that include chains Alltown, Alltown Fresh, Xtramart and Jiffy Mart. CStore Decisions…
NAG Talks Fuel Strategy
The National Advisory Group (NAG) has invited the convenience store industry to attend its annual conference on March 26-29 in Austin, Texas. One of its general sessions will cover the changing fuel landscape, including the integration of electric vehicles and alternative fuels. Leading authorities will discuss how the forecourt will evolve over the next five…
Booming Travel Center Chain Fires Up Inspiring Heart Month Campaign
Pilot Co. announced its annual American Heart Month round-up campaign, encouraging guests to stop at one of its participating locations to support heart health. This is the sixth year Pilot Co. has supported the American Heart Association’s Life is Why cause marketing campaign — inspiring guests to celebrate their reasons to live healthier, longer lives…
January Taste Test
CStore Decisions’ Associate Editor Zhane Isom tries different snacks and candy, including Twizzlers Gummies, Doritos Cool Ranch Jalapeño Dip and Rolo Dark Salted Caramel.
Chris Kiesling Named CITGO Assistant Vice President
CITGO Petroleum Corp. has named Chris Kiesling as the company’s new assistant vice president of light oils operations and marketing. He will oversee all activities related to terminals and pipelines, brand development, light oils sales, light oils pricing and business analysis. “Chris Kiesling brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role,” said CITGO…
Credit Card Swipe Fees to Cost Consumers for Valentine’s Day
Recently reported by the Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC), rising swipe fees banks charge merchants to process credit and debit card transactions could potentially cost consumers over $500 million in higher prices for Valentine’s Day items this year. “There’s nothing romantic about swipe fees,” Doug Kantor, MPC executive committee member and National Association for Convenience Stores (NACS)…
Sergio Montolfo of Phillips & King Passes Away
Sergio Montolfo, an admired leader, colleague and friend who was recently promoted to executive vice president of operations at Phillips & King, passed suddenly on Jan. 28, according to Tobacco Business Magazine. Montolfo was a beloved leader and industry icon for over 25 years at Phillips & King, a company founded by his wife’s family…