Cliff’s has officially kicked off its annual Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Shamrock Campaign. All Cliff’s Local Market and Clifford Fuel locations throughout Central New York are raising funds to empower the lives of children and adults living with muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and related neuromuscular diseases now through March 17. After the campaign,…
Beer and Wine Wholesale Transactions to Require EFTs
The Michigan Liquor Control Commission recently issued administrative order no. 2023-01, which requires all wholesale beer and wine deliveries to retailers to be paid by electronic funds transfers (EFT). According to a Fintech blog post written by Wendy Turk, director of regulatory affairs, the requirement will go into effect on March 31, 2023, following a…
7-Eleven to Offer Free Pizza for the Super Bowl
7-Eleven announced it is giving customers a free large pizza through the 7NOW delivery app on Sunday, Feb. 12 for the Super Bowl game. All pizza flavors are included in this deal, including Extreme Meat, Cheese, Pepperoni Pizza and Breakfast Pizza, available at select stores. No matter customers’ pizza preferences, 7-Eleven has got them covered.…
January Taste Test
CStore Decisions’ Associate Editor Zhane Isom tries different snacks and candy, including Twizzlers Gummies, Doritos Cool Ranch Jalapeño Dip and Rolo Dark Salted Caramel.
Chris Kiesling Named CITGO Assistant Vice President
CITGO Petroleum Corp. has named Chris Kiesling as the company’s new assistant vice president of light oils operations and marketing. He will oversee all activities related to terminals and pipelines, brand development, light oils sales, light oils pricing and business analysis. “Chris Kiesling brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role,” said CITGO…
Credit Card Swipe Fees to Cost Consumers for Valentine’s Day
Recently reported by the Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC), rising swipe fees banks charge merchants to process credit and debit card transactions could potentially cost consumers over $500 million in higher prices for Valentine’s Day items this year. “There’s nothing romantic about swipe fees,” Doug Kantor, MPC executive committee member and National Association for Convenience Stores (NACS)…
TravelCenters of America to Expand Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
TravelCenters of America (TA) announced an agreement with Electrify America to offer electric vehicle (EV) charging at select TA/Petro locations, with the first stations planned to be deployed in 2023. With a goal of installing approximately 1,000 individual chargers at 200 locations along major highways over five years, TA will purchase Electrify America’s direct current (DC) fast…
Customers to Spend Big for the 2023 Super Bowl
With the Super Bowl slowly approaching, people are preparing for the big game by buying decorations and their favorite snacks. In fact, according to a report published by Advantage Solutions, customers are planning to spend upwards of $100 on food and beverages for the game. Advantage Solutions surveyed over 1,000 adults to see what they…
Weigel’s Updates POP Plan
Weigel’s has selected GSP to provide point-of-purchase (POP) marketing and management at the chain’s 73 stores. GSP was selected for the ability to deliver store-specific POP to each Weigel’s, all located within 125 miles of its corporate headquarters in Powell, Tenn. Weigel’s family-owned dairy business dates back 92 years. “Our shoppers have enjoyed their favorites…
Yesway Raises $190 Million to Fund Store Construction Program
Yesway announced that it had raised $190 million in new equity in the second half of 2022 to continue funding its successful new store construction program. The majority of the structured equity comes from HPS Investment Partners, a global investment firm with $95 billion of assets under management. “We are tremendously excited to announce our…