Yesway has opened four new Allsup’s stores in Colorado City, Ariz.; Claude, Texas; San Angelo, Texas; and Carlsbad, N.M. The new locations bring the chain’s total store count to 410, with 30 opening in 2022 alone. The new-to-industry Allsup’s stores each have 5,630 square feet of merchandising space, 24 fueling positions and high-speed diesel fueling…
Fuel Management System
Warren Rogers’ fuelWRAp is a precise and efficient fuel management system. fuelWRAp uses real-time data and leverages the flexibility and smart analytics of the cloud to help travel center and convenience store operators continuously track every drop of precious fuel inventory — as it makes its way to the site, enters the tank, flows through […]
Stewart’s Shops Builds New Site
Stewart’s Shops has announced the opening of a large new store located in Claverack, N.Y. Formerly a small Red-Kap store, Stewart’s Shops tore down the store and rebuilt from the ground up. No longer a Stewart’s Express location, this new shop offers a better flow both in the parking lot and in the shop, allowing…
Urban Insurance Sets Focus on C-Store Industry
Urban Insurance Services has announced that it will set its focus on the retail fueling and c-store industry to serve operators with industry insights and best-in-class technology. Through its various programs it has access to, Urban provides insurance services for a variety of industries and has developed a specialized niche within the retail fueling and…
Trucking Fleets to Invest in Sustainable Fuels
TravelCenters of America released a survey that found that leaders of some of the largest trucking fleets have plans to invest in fleets powered by sustainable fuels. Fleet companies have begun making investments in electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles and expect to continue to do so in the next few years. The survey was released as…
ACE Appoints New Board Members, Re-Elects Several Others
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) has re-elected five existing board members, as well as elected two new members. The decisions were made at the company’s annual business meeting prior to ACE’s 35th annual conference in Omaha, Neb. Re-elected to the board of directors for three-year terms: Redfield Energy, LLC — Represented by Troy Knecht…
bp Adds First ampm Store on the East Coast
bp has announced the opening of a new ampm store in New York City — making this the first ampm location on the East Coast. The site is located at 824 Allerton Ave. in the Bronx. The store will feature bp branding throughout the fuel experience and ampm’s food menu, including a hot deli and…
YEO to Host Habitat for Humanity Team Building Exercise
The Young Executives Organization (YEO) is giving attendees of YEO 2022 the chance to practice team building while giving back through a unique team building opportunity. The YEO Conference will occur from Sept. 7-9 at the Nouria Energy headquarters. At the event, attendees can participate in Operation Playhouse, a program hosted by Habitat for Humanity…
NACS and NielsenIQ Share Industry Report
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and NielsenIQ have teamed up to release their inaugural global convenience retailing industry report. The report provides data, macro trends and analysis across 23 countries in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. Highlights Thirteen countries experienced growth in convenience store sales during the first quarter of 2022 versus…
Cenex Zip Trip Announces Summer Giveaway
Cenex Zip Trip has launched its third annual “Dog Days of Summer Giveaway,” in which the company will be offering various prizes, including a grand prize of a one-year supply of fuel. Customers who are 21 years and older can visit any of the chain’s 39 locations from now until Sept. 5 to enter the…