H&S Energy has soared to a 112-store operation since its debut in the mid-’90s, and it’s set to escalate growth in the year ahead. With 46 company-owned Power Market convenience stores in Northern California and 56 ExtraMile c-stores in Southern California, the company has its sights set on doubling its store count in the next…
Podcast: Whatley Oil Co. Grows Zelmo’s Zip In
CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Slaton Whatley, director of operations of Whatley Oil Co., and a third-generation member of the family business. The Columbus, Ga.-based company operates Zelmo’s Zip In convenience stores. Slaton shares the chain’s growth plans in the months ahead. The company is remodeling its fleet of company-owned stores…
Casey’s Introduces ‘Cash for Classrooms’ Grant Program
Casey’s General Stores has introduced a new way to give back to its local communities. The Ankeny, Iowa-based company has launched the Cash for Classrooms grant program to support local schools. As families and kids have been returning to school and school routines, Casey’s grants will support projects and initiatives taking place at accredited K-12…
Love’s Donates $2.45 Million To Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
COVID-19 hasn’t slowed the generosity of Love’s Travel Stops employees and customers. The company and its customers raised more than $2.45 million through its annual store campaign to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Since 1999, the company has raised over $33 million for sick and injured children who live in the communities where…
Chevron and Texaco Empower Mobile Commerce Customers
Stuzo is highlighting its achievements with Chevron and Texaco mobile commerce applications. Stuzo, a provider of contactless mobile commerce and intelligent 1:1 loyalty technology for fuel and convenience retailers, is actively supporting Chevron U.S.A. Inc. in its delivery of the following: A mobile commerce platform including iOS and Android mobile commerce applications for the Chevron…
Rutter’s Children’s Charities Benefits Local Kids
Since Rutter’s founding in 1747, the company has believed that giving back to its communities is vital to its role. The convenience store chain’s main charitable focus has been improving the lives of children from helping children with medical needs to funding after school and arts education programs through its Rutter’s Children’s Charities. CStore Decisions’…
Stewart’s Shops Celebrates Grand Opening And 75th Anniversary
Stewart’s Shops, based in Ballston Spa, N.Y., has much to celebrate this October. The chain is celebrating its 75th anniversary and a new convenience store opening. Over the past 75 years, what started as one small ice cream shop and dairy in Ballston Spa, N.Y. has grown into 340 shops across New York and southern…
HBIIP Grants Fund Biofuel Blend Expansion Efforts at C-Stores
Convenience store chains Casey’s, Thorntons, Royal Farms and United Dairy Farmers (UDF) were among recipients of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP). Growth Energy welcomes the USDA announcement of grants under HBIIP. Growth Energy’s network of both large and small retail partners secured nearly $30 million in…
Gas Station Traffic Rebounds
As customers opted for car travel over air travel in Q3 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns, gas station visits saw a rebound, according to GasBuddy’s latest report on consumer ratings and foot traffic at gas stations in the U.S. The report analyzed more than 9 million consumer visits and 1 million ratings and reviews in…
Kent Kwik Expands into Tennessee with Five-Store Acquisition
Midland, Texas-based The Kent Cos., the parent company of Kent Kwik convenience stores has acquired Parsons Oil Co. Inc. of Fayetteville, Tenn. The acquisition included five company-operated Shell-branded Buy Fast convenience stores, a book of branded and unbranded dealer supply accounts, a commercial lubes and fuel distribution business, the bulk plant, office and other related…