Operations & Marketing

As technology evolves, c-stores’ loss prevention tactics continue to mature. CStore Decisions spoke with Terri Caldwell, director of loss prevention for Par Mar Oil Co. —  which operates 156 Par Mar Stores in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and Pennsylvania — about the company’s best practices for loss prevention and plans for the new year. CStore…

Industry leaders Pilot Co. and RTS Financial (RTS) announced a fuel and factoring partnership to help trucking companies grow their businesses. The two companies will work together to provide customized fleet solutions that combine fuel savings, maintenance and tires, loyalty perks and other services across Pilot Co.’s vast network of commercial fueling locations with RTS’…

Sheetz announced the promotion of Adam Sheetz into the role of Executive Vice President of Operations. Adam, the grandson of Sheetz founder Bob Sheetz, was previously the vice president of operations for the company. “Adam’s leadership has not only helped Sheetz grow tremendously, but more importantly, he has inspired our teams to consistently deliver on…

It’s not easy standing out in today’s marketplace. Consumers have many choices for food and fuel, and the pandemic has raised expectations for cleanliness and safety. Winning in this new paradigm requires more than consistent execution — retailers also have to communicate their commitment to excellence. Lockport, N.Y.-based Crosby’s Stores is in the process of…

York, Pa.-based Rutter’s and Rutter’s Children’s Charities contributed to the communities they serve with annual charitable donations that topped $800,000 in 2020. Rutter’s and its charitable arm holds several fundraising events and programs throughout the year as a way for Rutter’s employees, suppliers and customers to participate in charitable giving throughout the company’s communities. Annual…

Hudson announced the next phase in its digital transformation journey with an agreement to use Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology in select travel convenience stores. Hudson Nonstop — the first Hudson store to implement Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology— will open in the first quarter of 2021 at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL), with additional…

Many people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are overlooked by employers even though they have the skills to do the job. Convenience store chain VERC Enterprises maintains ongoing partnerships with organizations that help provide employment opportunities to these individuals. But that’s only one of the many ways that VERC Enterprises actively works to support the…

La Crosse, Wis.-based Kwik Trip has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2021. The Employees’ Choice Award is based solely on the input of employees, who provide anonymous feedback on the Glassdoor website by completing a company review about their job, work environment and employer. Kwik…

Denver-based Choice Market announced the launch of a frictionless market featuring its proprietary One Choice shopping experience this March in Denver. Choice’s newest market, Choice Bannock, located at 939 Bannock St., will be one of the world’s largest personalized and frictionless markets. In keeping with the brand’s relentless focus on reinventing convenience, particularly in today’s…

Savannah, Ga.-based Enmarket recently opened its latest new store, located in Pooler, Ga. The travel center serves both regular travelers and heavy truck traffic. The new Pooler, Ga., store — Enmarket’s fourth in the west Chatham municipality — is Enmarket 128th store. The chain’s expansion in Chatham County beginning in 2020 went from the eastside…