Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Newport, Tenn., and Ripley, N.Y., thanks to two travel stops that opened Thursday. The Newport store, located off Interstate 40 (1129 Smokey Mountain Lane), adds 60 jobs and 70 truck parking spaces to Cocke County. The Ripley store, located off Interstate 90 (6201 Shortman Road), adds 85…
Shell Intends Withdrawal From Russian Oil and Gas
Shell recently announced plans to withdraw from its involvement in all Russian hydrocarbons, including crude oil, petroleum products, gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG). The withdraw will occur in a phased manner, aligned with new government guidance. As an immediate first step, the company will stop all spot purchases of Russian crude oil. It will…
Tecmark Rebrands To Simpliconnect
Minnesota-based Tecmark, which specializes in loyalty reward programs for convenience stores, is officially changing its name to Simpliconnect. Brent Harms, CEO and founder of Simpliconnect, sees the need of convenience store owners evolving to a broader customer engagement solution — something more than just loyalty and rewards programs. With that, the Simpliconnect branding clearly supports…
bp To Transform South Brooklyn Marine Terminal Into Central Hub for Offshore Wind Industry
bp and Equinor agreed together to turn the storied South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) complex in Brooklyn, N.Y. into a major regional hub for offshore wind. Under the agreement, the terminal will transform into an offshore wind port capable of staging and assembling the largest, most sophisticated offshore wind technology components for the Empire Wind…
Wyoming Welcomes New TA Truck Service Center
TravelCenters of America expanded its network of TA Truck Service Centers by opening a new location at the Hat Six Travel Plaza, located at I-25, exit 182, in Evansville, Wyo. The truck service repair facility offers three service bays and is open to serve guests 24/7/365, with TA Truck Service Emergency Roadside Assistance available for…
Alimentation Couche-Tard Suspends Russian Operations
Alimentation Couche-Tard announced that it is suspending its operations in Russia, effective immediately. Couche-Tard is implementing plans to take care of its employees in a responsible and safe manner. “We condemn Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and the huge human impact it is having for both Ukrainians and Russians. As such, we have made the decision…
Seeking a Proactive Approach to Security
The COVID-19 pandemic brought an increase in crime alongside economic uncertainty, and retailers are still grappling with the effects today. According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) 2021 National Retail Survey, more than two-thirds of retailers said the pandemic increased risks for their organization, with workplace violence (61%) and organized retail crime (57%) topping the…
Circle K Partners With Online Grocer Farmstead
Global convenience store retailer Circle K announced this week that it has partnered with online grocer Farmstead to explore innovative supply chain, distribution, e-commerce fulfillment and marketing models. Farmstead is the first online grocery brand to offer fresh produce, locally sourced fare plus national brands, delivered for free, at better prices than local supermarkets. The…
7-Eleven Added as Shipt Delivery Source
7-Eleven merchandise launched with same-day delivery company Shipt, and with the addition of Walgreens, boosted the number of store locations available on Shipt’s marketplace by more than 40%. Available on the Shipt marketplace, customers now have access to a variety of snacks, drinks and household essentials from 7-Eleven as well as thousands of over-the-counter medications…
Nouria Adds Fresh Bakery to Its Private Label Lineup
New England c-store retailer Nouria Energy has expanded its private label brand, my nouria, into freshly packaged baked goods, creating a complementary pairing for commuters and guests stopping by for a treat with their freshly brewed coffee. Nouria heavily invested in development, sourcing quality ingredients and reputable partners while conducting multiple taste tests to ensure…