Following its 2023 acquisition of Kum & Go, Maverik has announced the launch of its refurbished program for &Rewards members, which includes more fuel savings, easier point accumulation and conversion and new rewards. This move accompanies an upgraded app and website designed to enhance customers’ experience, the company noted in a press release. Upgrades to…
FDA Publishes List of Legally Marketable Tobacco Products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a new Searchable Tobacco Products Database — a user-friendly list of tobacco and e-cigarette products that may be legally marketed in the U.S. “The database is designed to serve the public — especially retailers — by providing this key information in a single location, with easy-to-use search…
7-Eleven Introduces First 16-Ounce poppi Cans Nationwide
7-Eleven has partnered with prebiotic soda brand poppi to introduce the company’s new Wild Berry flavor, which will be available on 7-Eleven shelves nationwide in its first-ever 16-ounce can. poppi has also released 16-ounce versions of best-selling flavors including Strawberry Lemon and Orange to accompany Wild Berry at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores. “At…
Pee Dee Food Service Upgrades Micro Markets
Pee Dee Food Service — a full-line vending, micro market and office coffee service provider — has announced a milestone in its partnership with technology solutions provider Cantaloupe, Inc. As a long-time customer and active user of Cantaloupe’s Seed vending management system, the company recently completed a swap of its 90 micro market kiosks to…
Buc-ee’s Enters The Colorado Market
Buc-ee’s continues to expand its cult following across the U.S., with its most recent expansion coming in Colorado. Beaver nugget fans in the Denver area are now able to visit the newest Buc-ee’s location, which boasts 74,000 square feet, 116 fueling positions and 12 electrical vehicle (EV) charging stations, according to 9News. The new site…
CITGO Raises $182,000 for Muscular Dystrophy Association
CITGO’s Lemont Refinery recently raised a notable $182,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association at the 13th annual MDA Shamrock Bowl. The event gathered 288 bowlers from 58 different companies. “CITGO has a long, proud history of supporting MDA because it represents a cause we care deeply about,” stated Jim Cristman, CITGO Lemont Vice President and…
AMCON Adds New Distribution Facility in Colorado
Omaha, Neb.-based AMCON Distributing Co. announced that it has acquired a new distribution facility located in Colorado City, Colo. “This strategic move represents a significant expansion of our operations and underscores AMCON’s commitment to enhanced service for our customers in the Rocky Mountain, Intermountain and Southwest regions of the U.S. We are making meaningful additional…
Global Partners Listed as One of the World’s Most Admired Companies
Global Partners was recently named by Fortune Magazine as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies of 2024. Global ranked 7th in the category of Diversified Wholesalers, in recognition of its success and impact on the world. “I’m so proud of our whole Global team for earning this distinction,” said Eric Slifka, Global Partners President…
Maverik Enters its 13th State
Maverik has announced its latest expansion into Montana — the 13th state of operation for the Utah-based c-store brand. The grand opening celebration of the Helena, Mont., location took place on March 21, and customers will have access to Opening Deals through April 4. “Maverik features a broad distribution of stores across the Intermountain West,…
Yesway to Expand Presence in Oklahoma
Yesway has announced that it will significantly expand its presence in Oklahoma, with its portfolio of stores in the state expected to reach 15 locations by the end of 2024. In addition to its five existing Oklahoma-based Allsup’s stores, the company recently celebrated the grand openings of its newest stores in Broken Bow and Thackerville,…