As the days become progressively warmer, Stewart’s Shops has decided to stock its cone counters with six new ice cream flavors. These flavors are available for a limited time. The flavors are listed below: The newest flavor, Tropical Passion, is a pairing of creamy coconut ice cream and a passionfruit swirl, conjuring images of a…
GPM to Open NTI Handy Mart
ARKO Corp.’s subsidiary GPM broke ground with a new-to-industry (NTI) Handy Mart-branded location in Newport, N.C., that is scheduled to open later this year. This location is the second announced NTI location in process that the company has announced in the last 30 days. “We have been very happy with the performance of our Handy…
Mike Templeton Joins NexChapter
Mike Templeton, former head of digital at Casey’s, has joined NexChapter as VP of digital strategy. Templeton will partner with c-store clients as they seek to transform their businesses to compete in a digital age. Templeton comes to NexChapter with a 15-year history in the c-store industry, most recently at Casey’s, the third-largest convenience retailer…
FDA Issues MDOs for 65 E-Cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued marketing denial orders (MDO) for 65 disposable e-cigarettes to Shenzhen Yibo Technology Co. Ltd. The e-cigarettes, which received the MDOs on April 15, are marketed as “MNGO Disposable Stick.” The products in the denial orders include flavors such as tobacco, menthol, pink lemonade, strawberry mango, watermelon freeze, iced…
QuikTrip Expands in Colorado
QuikTrip has recently opened its 11th and 12th Colorado locations and is expected to open four others in 2024; more locations will follow in 2025, according to 9News. The newest Colorado sites are located in Lakewood and Denver. “We are excited to continue bringing QuikTrip’s signature commitment to quality and efficient service to Lakewood,” said…
Customers Want Personalization, Consistency When Dining
Consumers are seeking consistency with their dining experiences, according to the second annual 2024 Phygital Index Report released by Tillster, a global provider of unified commerce solutions for restaurant brands. Tillster’s sixth annual consumer index uncovers what consumers are seeking from their dining experiences when it comes to digital ordering, self-service kiosks, delivery, pickup, coupons,…
7-Eleven Offers Exclusive Energy Drink
7-Eleven Inc. has partnered with ZOA Energy to bring a new energy drink flavor only available at 7-Eleven — Mango Splash — to participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores nationwide, in addition to ZOA Energy’s core flavors like Tropical Punch, Strawberry Watermelon, Frosted Grape and Wild Orange. Co-founded by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, ZOA Energy…
Dix Drums Up Success at Dandy
The success of a convenience store relies on managing personnel recognizing the products that customers want and catering to the trends that arise in purchasing habits in a timely manner. Without the most appealing merchandise array, c-stores will lose potential opportunities and sales. Category managers are essential for knowing the correct assortment for each store.…
Casey’s Participates in ‘Rolling Remembrance’ Relay
Casey’s paid tribute to our nation’s fallen service members and military families during an outdoor event on April 8 at 10 a.m. as part of the “Rolling Remembrance” relay. PepsiCo’s ninth annual “Rolling Remembrance” relay is a 14,000-plus mile long relay of an American flag flown in combat during Operation Enduring Freedom in 2012 to…
Crosby’s Supports Pediatric Critical Care
Crosby’s and Reid Petroleum Corp. offered multiple ways for customers to assist in supporting pediatric critical care throughout the NFL football season. On March 22, members of the leadership team from Crosby’s presented a check for $91,089.09 to representatives of the Patricia Allen Fund to benefit John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital. Donation opportunities included: Crosby’s…