AAA estimates more than 47.7 million Americans will take to the nation’s roadways and skies this Fourth of July weekend, July 1-5, as travel volumes are expected to nearly fully recover to pre-pandemic levels. In fact, this will be the second-highest Independence Day travel volume on record, trailing only 2019. Overall, just 2.5% fewer Americans…
Pride Stores Seeking Buyer
Reports out of Springfield, Mass., say the CEO of the 31-store convenience chain Pride stores announced he is selling the company. Pride employs more than 500 people in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Pride CEO Robert Bolduc will know within the next two months if he will sell the 31 stores and 10 sites under construction, he…
NAG Panel: Stay on Top of the Market and Resist the EV Hype
The NAG/YEO Spring Leadership Series wrapped up with its fifth and final session with a June 16 webcast, discussing of the topic “Fuel Disruption: How a new administration will impact the fuel market by mandating electric vehicles and flex fuels.” NAG Executive Director John Lofstock welcomed John Eichberger, executive director of The Fuels Institute, and…
ACE Happy for USDA Pandemic Relief, But Is It a Fair Share?
American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) issued a statement regarding this week’s announcement from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack of more details about the USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. In March, the USDA unveiled the initiative which dedicates $6 billion in unspent pandemic relief for a variety of producers, including renewable fuels.…
Love’s Adds Northern Mississippi Travel Stop
Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Holly Springs, Miss., thanks to a travel stop that opened on June 10. The store, located at 929 Highway No. 7 South, off I-22, adds 70 jobs and 46 truck parking spaces to Marshall County. “We’re excited to add our 18th clean and safe location for customers…
Growth Energy Applauds Nevada’s Move to E15 Biofuel
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak signed AB 411 into law, legislation that would require the Nevada Board of Agriculture to approve a 15% ethanol blended fuel (E15) as part of any fuel regulation adopted by July 1, 2022. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor applauded Nevada for moving to approve E15 as part of its state fuel…
Gas Prices Up 37% Since Start of 2021
According to AAA, the price of crude oil has increased to $70/bbl, its highest price since October 2018 and is now $23/bbl more expensive than it was this past January. Crude prices have steadily climbed this year along with optimism for the COVID-19 vaccine and the promising impact it will have for global gasoline demand.…
Digital Security, Forward Thinking Will Shape ‘Next-Generation Store’
The National Advisory Group (NAG) and Young Executives Organization (YEO) Spring Leadership Series continued on June 9, with “How to Create a Next-Generation Store,” the fourth of five virtual sessions, which tackled the need for retailers to innovate and future-proof their stores to protect and maximize revenue streams. CStore Decisions Editor-in-Chief and NAG Executive Director…
GPM Hosts Grand Opening for First of 10 Remodels Set for 2021
GPM Investments will hold a grand opening event for store 121, the fas mart at 2758 Virginia Ave., in Collinsville, Va., on Thursday, June 10, with exclusive promotions for customers and fas REWARDS members. The grand opening promotions will run for two weeks — from June 9-23 — and provide enrolled fas REWARDS members with…
Loyal ExxonMobil Patrons Hit Savings Milestone
ExxonMobil announced a customer milestone last week as its Exxon Mobil Rewards+ loyalty program members have saved over $100 million through incentives and rewards. The program allows for savings throughout the total consumer experience at Exxon and Mobil stations; from fueling up to convenience store purchases and even car washes, you can easily save every…