Enmarket’s Enrich Life Campaigns raised more than $320,000 for Savannah-area charities in September through a series of fundraising projects. The projects ranged from sponsoring the Savannah Golf Championship to fundraisers in the Savannah-based c-store chain’s 128 stores to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Enmarket Charity Classic was held on Sept. 29 at The…

Chester’s Chicken has launched a new website, offering a first peek into its brand refresh. Chester’s is a quick-service restaurant (QSR) concept, with over 1,300 active locations. Chester’s is known for its great tasting, fresh, fried chicken with a unique taste and style. The secret is a family recipe and unique double-breading process that has…

Blockchain has become a hot topic. But what exactly is it, how does it work, and how can c-stores begin implementing it successfully? On a recent CStore Decisions Live podcast, I spoke with Jeremie Myhren, chief information officer for Rockford, Ill.-based Road Ranger convenience stores, and the chairman of the Young Executives Organization (YEO), to…

With a majority of customers staying home due to the pandemic, alcoholic beverage shoppers are seeking bulk beverage buys from convenience stores. Multi-packs of hard seltzer or beer, and large boxes of wine are in high demand. But above all, hard seltzer shines as the star of the alcoholic beverage category as c-store customers seek…

CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Andrew Slifka, executive vice president of Global Partners to learn more about how the company’s network of c-stores is serving its communities. When COVID-19 hit, Global Partners began donating meals to first responders in its communities. It’s AllTown Fresh c-stores also launched the One for One…

At a time when many convenience stores were reeling amid the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chicago-based c-store chain Foxtrot watched its revenues double from January to May. Key to that success was Foxtrot’s ability to elevate its existing digital platform — which has been evolving since the company began as an e-commerce app seven…

CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Sal Hassan, president and CEO of H&S Energy, and his son Amir Hassan, operations coordinator for H&S Energy. The family-owned company is expanding its network of company-owned Power Market convenience stores and ExtraMile locations, while launching a wholesale distribution branch, proprietary delivery service, loyalty program and…

Pleasant Prairie, Wis.-based Open Pantry Food Marts is celebrating long-time partner Jim Schutz, who earlier this year accepted the title of chief operating officer (COO), in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Jim has really been running Open Pantry for the last eight years,” said Robert Buhler, president and CEO of Open Pantry, which operates seven…

Convenience stores are the backbones of their communities. More than just corner stores, today’s c-stores are giving back and supporting their local neighborhoods. From donating to local organizations to bringing fresh food to food deserts to assisting with school fundraisers and volunteering as part of neighborhood projects, these stores are proving that they play a…

CStore Decisions caught up with Carlos Acevedo, director of foodservice for Temple, Texas-based CEFCO Convenience Stores, which operates 205 c-stores, to gain insights on managing foodservice during a pandemic, food trends to watch and the must-have equipment pieces for c-store kitchens. CStore Decisions (CSD): How have you seen the pandemic impact foodservice/food best practices?  Carlos…