Charlottesville, Va.-based fuel distributor Tiger Fuel Company announced the completed acquisition of solar energy company Altenergy Inc. The acquisition builds upon an ongoing collaboration between the two companies in the last 2.5 years. Tiger partnered with Altenergy in 2018 to solar-power its gourmet-to-go convenience stores, The Market at Preston and The Market at Ruckersville, supplying…
Colonial Pipeline Shutdown Pushes Gas Prices to Six-Year High
The national gas price average is the most expensive in six years at $3.04 per gallon, according to AAA. Gas prices were expected to flirt with $3 per gallon leading up to Memorial Day weekend, but last week’s shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline caused prices to spike weeks ahead of the holiday. On the week,…
Kum & Go Opens Newest Walk-Up Location in Denver
Des Moines, Iowa-based Kum & Go will open the doors of its newest no-fuel, no-parking retail walk-up store, located in Denver will feature freshly prepared food, beverages and snacks, as well as health aids, phone accessories, craft beer and wines. Already operating in Des Moines, Ames, and Omaha, the urban store concept has proven a…
Four-Step Narrow Pyramid Displays
SPC Retail’s Benchmaster Four-Step Narrow Display is perfect for merchandising tight walkways, spaces and forecourt pump islands. This configuration combines the vertical merchandising strategy of SPC Retail’s multi-level displays with the unique look of its pyramid displays. This display stands at 36 inches tall and is available in three lengths. Tackle the challenge of merchandising […]
Colonial Pipeline Reopens, Panic-Buyers Extend Effects
The Colonial Pipeline officially reopened after a six-day shutdown, but its effects are expected to continue for several more days. Industry executives and government officials warn it will take time to refill gasoline supplies worsened by panic-buying. According to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, the successful restart of the pipeline “should mean things will return to…
Average Fuel Price Surpasses $3 Per Gallon Amid Colonial Pipeline Shutdown
The national average price of gasoline passed the $3 per gallon mark on May 12, according to GasBuddy — the most expensive it’s been since November 2014. Gas prices have climbed this week in reaction to the shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, which delivers approximately 45% of all fuel to the East Coast, according to…
Dover Fueling Solutions Launches Next-Generation Fuel Management Solution
Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) announced the official launch of DX Wetstock, part of the DFS DX connected solutions platform with Microsoft Azure at its core. DX Wetstock is a complete, end-to-end fuel management solution for retail fueling owners and fleet operators delivering real-time, precise fuel loss identification and notification, including leaks, fraud, theft, evaporation, meter…
Growth Energy Names Lorenz as Head of Market Development
At Growth Energy’s 12th Annual Executive Leadership Conference, CEO Emily Skor announced that Michael Lorenz will join the company as senior vice president of market development, overseeing the global and domestic expansion of higher ethanol blended fuels. In a statement, Skor welcomed Lorenz, a longtime industry ally, to the organization: “For years, Mike has been…
Wawa Announces 50th Electric Vehicle Charging Site
Wawa announced a chainwide milestone of reaching its 50th electric vehicle (EV) charging site across its entire six-state operating area. Wawa officially marked the 50th site milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the grand opening of its newest store at 505 NE Highway 19, Crystal River, Fla., which happens to also be the first Florida…
What Comes After Outdoor EMV?
The April 2021 deadline for implementing EMV at the pump is now in the rearview mirror. Ahead of the final deadline, which was extended from October 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the c-store industry substantially grew its ability to offer outdoor EMV acceptance. Now, retailers now must turn their focus to implementing another technology…