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…
Parker’s Kitchen to Host Grand Opening for First Aiken, S.C., Store
Parker’s Kitchen announced a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration for the first Parker’s Kitchen in Aiken, S.C., located at 140 Jefferson Davis Hwy. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 10. Parker’s Kitchen Founder and CEO Greg Parker will also present an inaugural Fueling the Community check to benefit Aiken County Public Schools.…
Tooley Oil Adds New Lottery Tech
Tooley Oil Co. has integrated new technology to help secure its 18 California stores from lottery theft. LottoShield’s lottery management system has not only enhanced Tooley Oil’s defense against lottery theft, providing peace of mind, but has also streamlined the lottery management process within its stores. Through reductions in labor hours, increased operational efficiencies and a…
Hannon Supports Others at Rutter’s
Human resources (HR) in the convenience store sector plays a pivotal role in the operational success of a business, especially when there are always new faces to work with and guide. Kate Hannon, director of HR and payroll for The Rutter’s Cos., understands the importance of being dedicated to employees and supporting them with their…
AI — From Buzzword to Reality
Every year, technology increasingly progresses, its capabilities and sophistication quickly surpassing that of even a few years ago, let alone that of a decade or more ago when the iPhone was still newer to many of us and Uber was just beginning to gain traction. For convenience store retailers, the technology boom has led to…
Tech Trends Forward for Labor Management
As a high-turnover industry, c-stores are constantly looking for ways to combat tight labor markets and support their employees, and investing in technology is one way to reach these goals. “As technology advances, it will be critical that the convenience industry stays on top of its systems and services,” said Terry Hoffman, people operations leader,…
Product and Package Innovation Fuel Sweet Snacks
The counterpart to salty snacks — sweet snacks and bars — is an essential c-store category driven in part by impulse purchases and innovation. Dollar and unit sales of snack bars, granola bars and clusters have increased (13.3% for dollar sales and 0.6% for unit sales). Within the segment, nutritional/intrinsic health value bars have grown…
Seeds and Nuts Succeed With Heat
Heat is trending with seeds and nuts, and c-stores that showcase this flavor profile are likely to give the category a boon this year. Cameron Baer, center store category manager for The Rutter’s Cos., and Mike Jones, category manager for S&S Petroleum, have both recognized the popularity of this flavor in their stores. “It’s all…
Discovering My Strengths With the LDP
In my lifetime, I’ve thought about what I believed to be my most obvious personality traits, as I’m sure many others have with theirs, and I’ve considered how they affect my daily life and choices. Never, however, have I probed so deeply into the attributes that make up my most innate strengths like I have…
Juices, Teas Are Thirsty For Innovation
Innovation is the name of the game for juices and teas heading into 2024. In recent years, juices and teas have experienced soft performance, noted Gary Hemphill, managing director of research for Beverage Marketing Corp. In general, juice and tea dollar sales are up for the 52 weeks ending Dec. 31, 2023, according to Chicago-based…