No longer a retail stepchild, convenience stores have held up remarkably well during the COVID-19 pandemic, while other “non-essential” retail sectors have faltered. Exceedingly high rack-to-retail fuel margins mitigated reduced fuel demand and helped insulate our industry from the ugly situation faced by quick-service restaurants, casual dining and general retail. For investors and lenders, the…

Pilot Company announced a new in-store round-up campaign to support Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The campaign, which will run through July 27, will aid the organization’s ongoing efforts to serve kids, families and communities in need, especially now as it adapts its services in the midst of COVID-19. While more than 1,000 Clubs…

Kwik Chek has raised and donated more than $10,000 for United Way to help those impacted by COVID-19. In partnership with sister company McCraw Oil, Kwik Chek joined the #TexansHelpingTexans and #OklahomansHelpingOklahomans initiative and pledged to match the first $5,000 raised. With $5,471 raised by customers through in-store donations, Kwik Chek’s fundraising for United Way…

Yesway is joining convenience retailers across the country to recognize and celebrate our local heroes through 24/7 Day 2020. 24/7 Day, which is held every year on July 24, recognizes first responders, medical personnel, and all American Red Cross volunteers who work around the clock, 24/7, serving communities and ensuring people in need do not…

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is asking customers to “Round Up the Change” to support Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals. From July 14 to Oct. 3, customers can round up their purchases to the nearest dollar at any of Love’s more than 520 locations across the country to help sick and injured children in…

Z-Handle.com is proud to announce the release of a new uniquely designed (patent pending) Hands Free Door Pull. This is a great alternative to touching a door handle that has been touched by others. The design of the handle is a unique Z-shape which is both easy to use and easy to install. The Z-Handle […]

Dash In parent company The Wills Group announced an additional $300,000 in unrestricted grants to support nonprofit organizations working to help individuals and families in need across the Mid-Atlantic region. The announcement brings the total philanthropic donations made by the Wills Group to address rising food insecurity issues caused by COVID-19 to $500,000 since March…

SecureWatch24 now offers a new line of innovative cleaning and personal sanitization products designed specifically to fight the spread of infection. The microSURE family of products includes a disinfectant, wound care antiseptic and hand sanitizer powerful enough to eliminate infectious germs and viruses. Non-toxic, odorless, alcohol-free and pet-safe, microSURE creates a crystalline structure that adheres […]

The Markets of Tiger Fuel Company have teamed up with local nonprofit, Albemarle Housing Improvement Program (AHIP), to serve up a new sandwich, The AHIP Special. The new menu item features sliced deli chicken, avocado, bacon, cucumber, lettuce, tomato, sprouts, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing on a toasted sourdough bread. $1 of each sandwich purchased will be…

York, Pa.-based Rutter’s has teamed up with some of its top vendors for the upcoming Feeding the Frontline initiative on July 24 to show appreciation for frontline workers. Because they’re on duty 24/7, on 7/24, trontline workers will receive a free meal at Rutter’s as a thank you for their hard work and dedication. The…