Nashville, Tenn.-based Twice Daily recently gifted one lucky customer with a free trip to Italy. Brandon Trainer, a Twice Daily Rewards member and local resident of middle Tennessee, was presented a check valued at $7,500 by the Twice Daily team, which he’ll get to put toward his trip to Italy. Twice Daily officially launched Made…
AMCON Distributing Co. Acquires Burklund Distributors
Omaha, Neb.-based AMCON Distributing Co. has announced its acquisition of Burklund Distributors, Inc., of East Peoria, Ill. “We are honored that Jon Burklund and Rob Hackett have chosen AMCON to continue the legacy and stewardship of this third-generation family held business that was established by Edwin Burklund in 1939, and grown by Dale Burklund,” said…
Couche-Tard Appoints Former Canadian Prime Minister to Board
Alimentation Couche-Tard has appointed former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to its board of directors, effective immediately. “We are very pleased to welcome Mr. Harper to our board,” said Alain Bouchard, founder and executive chairman of the board of Alimentation Couche-Tard. “With his extensive experience in leadership, governance, business and global affairs, he brings invaluable…
GPM Investments Seeks to Hire 1,500 Employees
ARKO Corp. subsidiary GPM Investments has announced a new comprehensive hiring initiative aimed at prepping for the summer selling season, through which the company plans to hire 1,500 employees. “With a steadfast commitment to excellence and growth, GPM is dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic team to propel its mission forward,” the company noted…
Rutter’s Brings Back $50,000 Youth Sports Giveaway
Rutter’s Children’s Charities has announced the return of its $50,000 Youth Sports Giveaway for 2024. Local youth sports leagues or teams can apply online and 50 will be chosen to receive a $1,000 donation for use towards uniforms, equipment, travel expenses and other needs. Youth leagues and teams can apply from March 22 through April…
Mars Makes $70 Million Investment in New Jersey Factory
Mars has announced an investment of more than $70 million in its Hackettstown, N.J., site. The funds will go towards a Research and Development (R&D) Innovation Studio — including a new test kitchen and packaging lab— along with manufacturing efficiencies and advancements in food safety at the Hackettstown manufacturing factory. Mars is a leader in…
Couche-Tard Teams Up With RELEX Solutions
Alimentation Couche-Tard has announced a new partnership with RELEX Solutions, a provider of supply chain and retail planning solutions. Through the partnership, the companies will implement RELEX solutions across Couche-Tard’s North America operations. The RELEX AI-powered and machine-learning solutions, including demand forecasting, replenishment and advanced space and floor planning, will support the retailer’s Circle K…
Parker’s Opens First Location in Aiken, S.C.
Parker’s Kitchen recently opened its first store in Aiken, S.C. The new store is the “first of many retail locations planned for the Aiken, S.C., and Augusta, Ga., regions,” the company noted in a press release. Strategically positioned at the intersection of Jefferson Davis Hwy. and Hitchcock Pkwy., the company’s newest store offers Southern-style, made-from-scratch…
QuikTrip Partners With 100 Coconuts
QuikTrip has announced a new partnership with 100 Coconuts, a fast-growing premium coconut water brand. With the partnership, QuikTrip customers in Georgia will have access to 100 Coconuts Pure Coconut Water. Following successful launches in Publix and Costco locations across the Southeast, 100 Coconuts continues its expansion by entering 165 QuikTrip’s stores. “Known for its…
Parker’s Named a Top Workplace by USA TODAY
Parker’s Kitchen has been honored with a USA TODAY Top Workplaces USA 2024 award, identifying the company as one of the best places to work in the nation. The USA TODAY 2024 Top Workplaces list, which is viewed as one of the most credible and authentic global employer recognition programs, features companies that have created…