Giant Eagle-owned GetGo Café + Market announced it will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location in Mentor, Ohio, on Feb. 2. The Groundhog Day-themed celebration will take place at 6800 Center St., beginning at 9 a.m., with the giant sub-cutting ceremony (GetGo’s twist on a ribbon-cutting ceremony) at 12:30 p.m. Festivities include live…
Caramel-Filled Chocolate Candy
Hershey has announced its new line of Valentine’s Day treats, which includes Rolo Creamy Caramels. The candy comes in a 9.9-ounce bag of individually wrapped chocolate Rolos, featuring a sweet caramel filling on the inside. Wrapped in the signature Rolo foil, the treats can be eaten individually or used in a variety of desserts. The […]
TravelCenters of America to Expand Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
TravelCenters of America (TA) announced an agreement with Electrify America to offer electric vehicle (EV) charging at select TA/Petro locations, with the first stations planned to be deployed in 2023. With a goal of installing approximately 1,000 individual chargers at 200 locations along major highways over five years, TA will purchase Electrify America’s direct current (DC) fast…
Customers to Spend Big for the 2023 Super Bowl
With the Super Bowl slowly approaching, people are preparing for the big game by buying decorations and their favorite snacks. In fact, according to a report published by Advantage Solutions, customers are planning to spend upwards of $100 on food and beverages for the game. Advantage Solutions surveyed over 1,000 adults to see what they…
How Artificial Intelligence is Impacting Convenience Stores
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can provide a wide range of powerful, impactful opportunities to improve the management of modern convenience stores already equipped with closed-circuit television cameras that are mostly used for after-the-fact incident analysis. By shifting to the real-time analysis and data gathering, these stores can achieve significant improvements in all areas of performance that…
Refrigeration Controller and App
Emerson introduced the CC200 case controller, a stand-alone controller for virtually any type of refrigeration display case or walk-in box and all required loads. The Cold Chain Connect app was designed as an innovative solution to communicate with the controller and provide streamlined start-up and commissioning, advanced connectivity and troubleshooting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), […]
Vanilla Ice Cream Bar With Dark Chocolate and Almonds
Dove Mini Sticks Vanilla Ice Cream with Dark Chocolate and Almonds, one of Mars’ newest ice cream innovations, is a premium dark chocolate and almond combination on a bar. Dove Ice Cream’s new offering is a mini ice cream bar meant to satisfy any sweet craving. The product is available in packs of six at […]
Love’s to Expand Freightliner Service Points
Love’s Travel Stops exclusively partnered with North American truck manufacturer Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) to provide select services for Freightliner vehicles at approved Love’s Truck Care and Speedco locations across the country. Beginning this spring, authorized Love’s locations will provide light mechanical warranty repair work, roadside warranty emergency services, and approved field service and…
Wawa Kicks Off 2023 Coffee Tour
Wawa and The Wawa Foundation announced they are bringing back the Wawa Community Care Vehicle for another year of supporting communities and local nonprofit organizations. For almost a decade, Wawa’s Community Care beverage vehicle has helped Wawa connect with the countless communities it serves by supporting local partners with in-kind donations of food and hot…
Weigel’s Updates POP Plan
Weigel’s has selected GSP to provide point-of-purchase (POP) marketing and management at the chain’s 73 stores. GSP was selected for the ability to deliver store-specific POP to each Weigel’s, all located within 125 miles of its corporate headquarters in Powell, Tenn. Weigel’s family-owned dairy business dates back 92 years. “Our shoppers have enjoyed their favorites…










