QuikTrip (QT) opened a new remote travel center in Humble, Texas. Earlier this year, the retailer opened two other greater-Houston-area travel centers in Conroe, Texas; and Cleveland, Texas. The first customers were greeted on the opening day of business Dec. 8 at 6306 Aldine Bender Road. The travel center features a larger designed lot and…
How Can C-Stores Cope With Supply Chain Issues?
How can convenience stores cope with lingering supply chain issues? The answer is to take several commonsense steps that can help to minimize — but sadly, probably not end any time soon — the disruption. Here are some strategies: Communicate: The first step is the simplest — talking with current suppliers, in person if need…
Stewart’s Shops Opens New C-Store
Stewart’s Shops opened its new store in West Colonie, N.Y., on Central Avenue. The company is celebrating this brand-new shop with a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Friday, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. This shop, located at 2005 Central Ave., offers all Stewart’s Shops products along with a beer cave and an iced coffee/cold…
Wawa to Expand to the Midwest
Wawa recently announced plans to expand into three new states in the Midwest — Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky — although no specific site locations have been announced, according to Columbus, Ohio-based 10WBNS. Wawa’s stores are expected to open after 2025, with the number of stores per state to be announced next year. “At Wawa, growth…
ARKO Continues M&A Growth With WTG Fuels
ARKO Corp. announced that subsidiaries of ARKO have agreed to acquire the retail, wholesale and fleet fueling assets of WTG Fuels Holdings LLC. WTG is the owner of Uncle’s Convenience Stores and GASCARD fleet fueling operations. Founded in 1976, WTG is a Texas convenience store operator with 24 company-operated Uncle’s Convenience Stores across western Texas.…
New South Carolina Parker’s Kitchen Opens
Parker’s recently opened a new location at 3570 Savannah Highway 17 in Charleston, S.C. Strategically positioned in West Ashley, S.C., near the intersection of Highway 17 and Main Road, the company’s 72nd retail store offers a selection of the company’s award-winning, Southern-style, made-from-scratch food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The bright inviting store design features Southern vernacular architecture…
Pops Mart Fuels Acquires Anderson Oil
Pops Mart Fuels LLC has acquired Anderson Oil’s Convenience Stores, a chain of 14 convenience stores, with one under construction, and seven wholesale fuel dealer locations. The business headquarters and staff were maintained in Barnwell, S.C., as part of the transaction. “The acquisition of Anderson Oil was a perfect fit geographically as their stores go…
Parkland Doubles Its EV Charging Network in Western Canada
Parkland Corp. announced it will build one of Western Canada’s largest ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging networks with support from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and the Government of British Columbia. Strategically located across the company’s existing Chevron and On the Run retail portfolio between British Columbia’s Vancouver Island and Calgary, Alberta, Parkland’s On the Run…
Chevron Launches Connected Car Rewards and Payments Apps
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. has announced the launch of its industry-first Chevron Apple CarPlay and Android Auto apps, where mobile users can purchase fuel from the comfort of their cars and, where available, seamlessly participate in Chevron’s rewards program. “Chevron is passionate about ensuring a world-class customer experience, and bringing consumers all the features and benefits…
Cenex Zip Trip Holiday Promotion Returns
Cenex Zip Trip announced it is repeating the 12 Days of Deals, its annual holiday promotion. Each day from Dec. 5-16, customers will be offered a one-day deal available in the Zip Trip app. Most of the 12 deals are free items, including free energy drinks, king-sized candy, roller-grill items, coffee and more. The goal…