John Lofstock

This month, NAG Executive Director John Lofstock talks with Ernie Harker, Founder and President of Ernburn. After leading Maverik’s rebranding efforts in 2001 Ernie accepted a full-time position as Maverik’s Executive Director of Marketing in 2010 and Maverik’s brand took flight. He identified a shift in Maverik’s core customer, inspired Maverik’s audacious advertising campaigns, worked…

Rutter’s announced that it has teamed up with Lancaster Brewing Co. to create Rutter’s Spiked Tea Cooler, a limited-time offering (LTO) for the summer months. The launch marks the second product collaboration between York, Pa.-based convenience store chain and Lancaster Brewing Co. The Spiked Tea Cooler will be available exclusively at Rutter’s 46 beer locations…

EG America announced that its SmartPay Rewards program has reached $5 billion in fuel sales since its launch in 2013 and has saved members $200 Million. SmartPay Rewards members automatically save 10 cents on every gallon of fuel, every day at EG retailers throughout the country including Cumberland Farms, Certified Oil, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf…

RaceTrac guests have two new ways to embrace the company’s Whatever Gets You Going style of convenience with an all-new BBQ chicken pizza and a BBQ pulled pork sandwich. Topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and crispy onions, the BBQ chicken pizza is a satisfying combination of sweet and savory in every bite. Featuring tender pulled…

As part of an ongoing commitment to give back to the community and to be a force for positive change, Parker’s has teamed up with the Parker’s Community Fund to launch a new, ongoing round-up campaign and will match 25% of each customer donation. Round-up donations can be made at all 71 Parker’s and Parker’s…

With Travel Pulse reporting U.S. road trips are outpacing pre-pandemic counts for the first time, summer travelers can use Maverik — Adventure’s First Stop’s revved-up Nitro Card to get instant savings on fuel coupled with a collection of additional high-value benefits on its huge selection of tasty food, drinks, and snacks. The Utah-based chain operates…

Due to residual impact of the pandemic, increased gas prices and the requirement to become EMV compliant, small gas station owners have been struggling. Many gas station owners are unsure whether they can survive. With less customers filling up less frequently due to budget concerns, gas stations are feeling the burn. Their profit margin on…

Parker’s, CStore Decisions’ 2020 Convenience Store Chain of the Year, has donated $74,000 to the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) as part of the company’s Fueling the Community program. The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System check presentation took place at Andrea B. Williams Elementary School in Savannah, Ga. Parker’s is donating approximately $275,000 to…

As the Covid pandemic has taught us, no retail industry is immune from supply chain shortages. Dan Varroney is the President and CEO of Potomac Core, a strategic consulting firm that specializes in industry focused strategic partnerships. He sat down with NAG Executive Director John Lofstock to discuss how strategic partnerships between industries and trade…

Rutter’s is ready to reward their VIP Members with the launch of their 2022 VIP Summer Sweepstakes on April 25th. The Central Pennsylvania-based chain will be giving away over $100,000 in prizes to their VIP customers over the next four months. “We’re excited to make Summer 2022 the biggest Rutter’s sweepstakes yet,” said Robert Perkins,…