It’s not easy standing out in today’s marketplace. Consumers have many choices for food and fuel, and the pandemic has raised expectations for cleanliness and safety. Winning in this new paradigm requires more than consistent execution — retailers also have to communicate their commitment to excellence. Lockport, N.Y.-based Crosby’s Stores is in the process of…
Wawa Opens First Standalone Drive-Through Location
Wawa announced the opening of its first standalone drive-through store, located in Morrisville, Pa. The architectural design of the 1,800-square-foot store is based on key Wawa brand elements such as the trademarked canopy, while the offer is focused on fresh food in a drive-through experience. With operating hours of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily,…
Sanitizing Pump Gel and Wipes Dispenser Station
MasonWays has designed a new economically priced Sanitizing Gel and Wipes Dispenser floor unit with a built-in trash bin for our Rhino Essentials Line. Units increase the hygiene and safety of your business for both employees and guests. Keep germs at bay with this convenient multi-purpose island. Wipes and Hand Sanitizing Gel are safe and […]
Sinclair Debuts Reusable Face Masks
Salt Lake City-based Sinclair Oil Corp. has launched Sinclair Dino face masks and neck gaiters, giving customers some new, fashionable Dino options when it comes to face masks. The products are available now through the Sinclair DINOstore. There are two different options for adults — the antimicrobial face mask with adjustable ear loops and a neck…
Hand-Washing Fixture Finishes
Bradley Corp. has added five new finishes to its popular WashBar series: Brushed Black Stainless, Brushed Nickel, Brushed Stainless, Brushed Brass and Brushed Bronze, in addition to Polished Chrome, the original finish for the series. The durable and environmentally friendly finishes are produced with physical vapor deposition (PVD), creating a resilient coating that will not corrode […]
Touchless Temperature Kiosks
ITEC Entertainment Corp. announced an agreement with BioAway LLC, a provider of disinfection services. The value-add reseller agreement enables BioAway to offer the Touchless Temperature Kiosks developed by ITEC’s Technologies Division in the company’s turnkey disinfection remediation and safety solutions for commercial properties. BioAway provides disinfection services to a variety of workplaces and commercial properties. […]
Love’s to Raise Workers’ Pay With New Year
Love’s Travel Stops is extending a $2 per hour pay increase and temporary sick pay related to COVID-19 through March 31, 2021. The company is also guaranteeing current store managers receive quarterly bonuses for the first quarter of 2021. The “Team First” initiative comes as dedicated team members continue to serve customers during the COVID-19…
CDC Recommends Essential Workers for Next-Round Access to COVID-19 Vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend that frontline essential workers — which includes c-store employees — be next in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. In their recommendations for the second phase, Phase 1-B of vaccination distribution, the committee prioritized frontline essential workers and…
Wawa Opens First Drive-Through Store, Standalone Location to Follow
Wawa announced the opening of its first drive-through in Westampton, N.J., with its first standalone drive-through scheduled to open on Jan. 8 in Falls Township, Pa. The Westampton, N.J., store is a traditional full-service format with fuel, equipped with a custom, two-lane drive-through, separate order points with digital menu boards including a QR scan menu…
Sheetz Employees Provide Nearly Nine Tons of Food to Frontline Workers at 24 Local Hospitals
Employees from Sheetz gathered at hospitals across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia to assist health care workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The employees worked to unload a combined total of nearly nine tons of food at 24 hospitals in the communities Sheetz serves. The meals include a…