The CStore Decisions Group is proud to announce that Frank Beard has joined the team as director of Special Projects. In this role, he will develop original research content and digital initiatives while assisting in the growth of CSD’s National Advisory Group (NAG) and Young Executives Organization (YEO). Additionally, Beard will serve as director of…
Van’s Kitchen Ready for Chinese New Year Promotions
Egg roll manufacturer Van’s Kitchen says that now is the time for retailers to gear up and start planning for Chinese New Year, a first quarter event that provides month-long promotional opportunities. The company, a certified women-owned and minority-owned business, encourages retailers to create promotions and events to celebrate cultural foods and diversity. Chinese New…
7-Eleven Offers Free Pizza Through 7NOW Delivery App
7-Eleven is offering customers a free whole pizza when ordered through the 7NOW delivery app in participating markets to help loyal sports fans cheer on their teams and properly homegate. The one-day-only free pizza offer goes live in the 7NOW app on Oct. 4, available for delivery or pickup. First-time 7NOW customers can use promo…
Murphy USA United Way Campaign Generates Record Employee Pledges
Murphy USA kicked off its Home Office 2020 United Way campaign, generating record employee pledges in excess of $375,000. With the company’s match, the total donation of $750,000 will support Union County United Way organizations, all of which had anticipated the need for greater support due to the impacts of COVID-19 on their local communities.…
Go Inside a Diesel Engine
Biodiesel is known for its low emissions, allowing convenience stores and truck stops to provide an environmentally friendly solution that helps customers meet sustainability targets. But you of course also need to offer a fuel that supports strong vehicle performance. Find out how biodiesel does just that with added lubricity, higher Cetane and fewer diesel…
Exclusive: Parkland to Unite North American Stores Under On the Run Flag
Parkland Corp. has acquired the license for the exclusive use of the On the Run trademark in the majority of U.S. states from Alimentation Couche-Tard, allowing it to create a unified North American convenience store brand, Parkland USA executives announced today in an exclusive meeting with CStore Decisions. The deal also provides what the company…
Energy North Acquires Tradewinds C-Stores
Energy North has acquired seven convenience retail stores and one car wash operating under the Tradewinds name throughout Maine. Tradewinds was founded by Chuck Lawrence in Maine, where he is a longtime resident. He went onto build his company to 15 properties which included: convenience stores, car washes and supermarkets. Tradewinds prides itself on being a pillar…
Love’s Opens New Travel Stops in Illinois, Texas
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores has opened new travel stops in Monmouth, Ill., and Kermit, Texas. The Monmouth store, located off U.S. Highway 34, adds 40 jobs and 87 truck parking spaces to Warren County. The Kermit store, located off Texas Highway 302, adds 45 jobs and 99 truck parking spaces to Winkler County.…
NAG/YEO Conference’s Hallmark InfoExchanges More Than a Virtual Success
The Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 19, session of the 2020 National Advisory Group (NAG)/Young Executives Organization (YEO) Virtual Conference featured what has become a hallmark of the annual conference — its InfoExchange Breakout Sessions. As in years past, the small-group meetings attended by convenience industry retail executives provided a truly rare opportunity for direct networking and…
DoorDash Launches ‘DashMart’ Convenience Stores
DoorDash announced the launch of DashMart stores nationwide, which the company calls “a new type of convenience store,” owned, operated and curated by DoorDash. The stores will offer thousands of convenience, grocery and restaurant items, from ice cream and chips, to cough medicine and dog food, to spice rubs and packaged desserts from local restaurants. In…