CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Heather Stillman, customer experience manager, QuickChek, to learn how the chain is giving back to its communities. Stillman talks about QuickChek’s Check-Out Hunger Campaign as well as other initiatives that the chain does throughout the year, such as volunteering at local food banks. Watch the video…
Weigel’s Celebrates 24th Annual ‘Weigel’s Family Christmas’
CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Kurt Weigel, the HR recruiting manager for Weigel’s, to learn more about the company’s annual Weigel’s Family Christmas event that benefits families in need. This year 200 children participated in the event. Each child is given $150 to spend during the Target shopping spree. Watch the…
Quicklee’s Supports Toys for Tots Campaign
Quicklee’s is once again acting as a drop-off location sponsor for the local News 10 NBC and Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive. CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Brian Monji, general manager for Quicklee’s to learn more about how Quicklee’s is supporting its local community. Watch the video…
Casey’s Round-Up Campaign Supports Veterans
CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Tom Brennan, Casey’s chief merchandising officer, to learn how Casey’s is giving back to veterans and their families this Veterans Day. Watch the video below for more.
RaceTrac Raises Funds for Camp Sunshine
Earlier this fall, CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte spoke with Terrica Bailey, director of communications and partnerships for Atlanta-based RaceTrac, which operates more than 550 stores across the South. September was a big give-back month for RaceTrac. At all Georgia stores RaceTrac instituted an in-store campaign to raise funds for Camp Sunshine, an…
Love’s Supports Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Love’s has been raising money for Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals for more than 25 years, raising more than $30 million in that time. But CMN is just one of the ways Love’s gives back to its local communities. Each store has a donations budget to support a local non-profits and team members enjoy researching…
High’s Celebrates Hometown Heroes
High’s celebrated ‘hometown heroes’ as part of a recent 24/7 day campaign and raised approximately $3,00 for the American Red Cross, while also giving away free dispensed beverages to first responders and Red Cross volunteers. High’s, which operates 55 c-stores in Pennsylvania and Maryland, has a large focus on community involvement. It’s 24/7 day initiatives…
FriendShip Stores Supports Make-A-Wish
Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Olivia Beck, special projects manager at FriendShip Stores, which is the retail division of Beck Suppliers. FriendShip is headquartered in Fremont, Ohio, and is set to open its 28th convenience store. Giving back is part of FriendShip’s culture. FriendShip began supporting the Make-a-Wish Foundation about 10 years ago…
TXB Gives Back to Local CASA Chapters
CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Kevin Smartt, CEO of Texas Born (TXB), to learn more about how the c-store chain is giving back. Texas Born (TXB), formerly known as Kwik Chek, owns 46 stores in Texas and southern Oklahoma. It’s currently rebranding its chain and converting existing stores over to the…
Zelmo’s Zip In Supports Local Teachers, Kids
CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Slaton Whatley, director of retail operations for Whatley Convenience Stores, which operates 12 Zelmo’s Zip In locations, to learn how the chain is giving back to its local community. Watch the video to learn more.