Platte Street Mercantile celebrated its grand opening over the weekend, with a ribbon cutting and celebration on Saturday, Dec. 7. The self-serve, grab-and-go convenience store brings packaged meals, beverages, snacks and limited grocery items to the booming Platte Street Neighborhood businesses and residents. Co-owners Janine Williams and Tammy Williams – best friends with the same…
Casey’s Names Chief Human Resources Officer
Casey’s General Stores announced that Chad Frazell will join the company as Chief Human Resources Officer. Frazell will lead the company’s human resources function, including organization development, people analytics and team member engagement. “Chad is a proven leader with decades of retail and human resources experience. He will greatly enhance Casey’s organizational capabilities, our people…
Toshiba POS Keeps Pace Using Intel’s Processing Power
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions has taken a leap forward with its global point-of-sale (POS) systems by integrating Intel’s latest processor technology, enhancing the power of retailers to enhance the customer experience. “Integrating Intel’s next-gen processing technology within our POS systems allows us to better serve our worldwide retail clients and partners,” said Toshiba Global Commerce…
Pilot Flying J Buying Breakfast for Vets
In honor of Veterans Day, Pilot Flying J wants to thank all veterans and active-duty military for serving our country by buying them breakfast Veterans Day weekend. Founded by a Korean War veteran, supporting those who have served is in Pilot Flying J’s DNA. To show its immense gratitude this Veterans Day, Pilot Flying J,…
Five Payment Strategies That Grow Customer Loyalty
With a constant barrage of advertising, consumers are more particular than ever about where they shop. Similar products are available at many locations and brands, so today’s consumers gravitate to experiences that go beyond the purchase and include rewards. A combination of payment and rewards has become an expectation and fosters a stronger relationship with…
Enmarket Debuts New HQ in Savannah
The Savannah, Georgia-based Enmarket c-store chain has a new home. The 55-year-old locally-owned and -operated company has moved into its new corporate headquarters building at the corner of Chatham Parkway and Highway 17 in Savannah. The 23,000-square-foot office building is the first completed phase of a larger complex on the site along one of Savannah’s…
U.S. House Passes Vape Restrictions Bill
The House of Representatives passed a bill Monday to restrict online sales of vaping products and e-cigarettes. The legislation, the Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act, would require an adult to sign for vaping products delivered by mail. It’s the latest measure to advance in the House with the goal of ending a…
RaceTrac Announces Tennessee Grand Opening Details
RaceTrac announced the details for its grand opening in Gallatin, Tenn., marking the chain’s expansion into the state. This is the first store opening in Middle Tennessee, which will ultimately bring around 30 stores and 600 jobs to the area. RaceTrac leadership, local officials, community partners and the general public are invited to join for official ribbon…
GPM Acquires Arkansas-Based Cash and Sons
GPM Investments announced it has acquired Arkansas-based Cash and Sons c-store chain with gas from Cash and Sons L-P Gas Company Inc. The acquisition marks GPM’s second entry into the state of Arkansas after the E-Z Mart acquisition last year, a path GPM plans to continue on as part of its growth strategy into the…
Thorntons Opens New Store in Illinois
Thorntons is pleased to announce the opening of our newest store located at 1600 North Rand Road in Prospect Heights, IL. The store opened its doors Thursday evening, Oct. 10, with a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting event on Friday, Oct. 11. The location is the company’s 75th store in the state of Illinois…