The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) released a national consumer survey looking at how consumers are driving and what’s behind the changes. According to the survey nearly half of Americans (45%) say they are driving less than they did before the pandemic hit in early 2020, and they cite gas prices as the main…
Thorntons, ampm and ARCO Update Marketing Programs
Thorntons, ampm and ARCO selected GSP to provide points of purchase (POP) to their more than 1,350 locations. GSP will provide store-specific kits directly to Thorntons, ampm and ARCO stores from a multi-plant network, designed to support large national marketing programs. “GSP has provided the Thorntons team with robust account management and execution for nearly a decade,”…
DFS Exhibits New DFS Hydrogen Dispenser
Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) will exhibit its new DFS Hydrogen dispenser — part of DFS’ turn-key solutions offering at the 2022 Hydrogen Technology Expo at Messe Bremen, Germany. The Expo will last from Oct. 19–20. “DFS is a reliable and leading fuel dispenser manufacturer within the European market, and has been for decades,” said Domenico…
Parker’s Raises Money to Support Education
Parker’s will host the 10th annual Fueling the Community Charity Golf Tournament in Savannah, Ga., at the Landings Palmetto Golf Club on Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Parker’s Fueling the Community program, which supports education in the communities Parker’s serves in southeast Georgia and South Carolina.…
Big Y Partners with Red Cross in Response to Hurricane Ian
To assist those affected by Hurricane Ian, Big Y partnered with the American Red Cross to raise donations for those affected by the disaster. Through Wednesday, Oct. 19, Big Y customers and employees will have the opportunity to donate to American Red Cross Disaster Relief at all Big Y locations throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. Donation…
Hatco Purchases American Range
Hatco Co. recently announced the purchase of American Range. American Range is a manufacturer of commercial and residential cooking appliances with locations in Pacoima, Calif., and Las Vegas. “American Range has been a strong and trusted brand in the foodservice industry for many years, much like Hatco Corp.,” said Lorne Deacon, president of Hatco Corp.…
Marathon Supports Education and Youth
Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) provided NeighborWorks Salt Lake Program (NWSL) with a $50,000 grant to help support educational initiatives that have served almost 3,600 teenagers and adults. The funds also support neighborhood beautification projects that have led to more than 820 homes being repainted. NWSL has seen teenagers who go through its programs eventually start…
Standard AI Launches Addition to Autonomous Checkout Platform
Standard AI introduced a new addition to its core autonomous checkout platform that offers retailers and convenience stores the ability to understand and transform shopper behavior and in-store operations from a brand-new lens. Sold collectively as Vision OS^, the platform has been enhanced by the addition of two new tools — Mission Control and Insights…
TA Makes Strides Against Breast Cancer
TravelCenters of America (TA) team members came together for the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event. Dozens of TA team members, their family and friends came out to support the fundraiser/walk in Cleveland Saturday, Oct. 1. TA was a $2,500 Bronze Sponsor of the event. Team TA will be fundraising throughout…
Wawa Launches ‘Fueling Good’ Initiative
Wawa announced the launch of its “Fueling Good” initiative, which extends its popular Wawa App fuel discount program through Nov. 30, in addition to providing new opportunities for 100 customers to win free fuel for a year at participating locations and select store events, with free giveaways and support to the local community. “Wawa is…