Engine Capital LP, a shareholder of Parkland Corp. holding about 2.5% of the company’s outstanding shares, sent a letter to Parkland’s board of directors supporting Simpson Oil Ltd.’s request for a strategic review at Parkland. Parkland had previously rejected Simpson’s request, noting a review doesn’t consider the best interests of a majority of shareholders. In…
Driving Sales in Complex Retail Market
Research firm commercetools has been tracking shifts in retail commerce for nearly a decade and has found that changes in retail over the past five years are unparalleled. Changes are being driven by global events and the development of transformative technologies that quickly become expected by customers, challenging businesses to innovate and adapt continuously. In…
GPM to Open NTI Handy Mart
ARKO Corp.’s subsidiary GPM broke ground with a new-to-industry (NTI) Handy Mart-branded location in Newport, N.C., that is scheduled to open later this year. This location is the second announced NTI location in process that the company has announced in the last 30 days. “We have been very happy with the performance of our Handy…
Mike Templeton Joins NexChapter
Mike Templeton, former head of digital at Casey’s, has joined NexChapter as VP of digital strategy. Templeton will partner with c-store clients as they seek to transform their businesses to compete in a digital age. Templeton comes to NexChapter with a 15-year history in the c-store industry, most recently at Casey’s, the third-largest convenience retailer…
QuikTrip Expands in Colorado
QuikTrip has recently opened its 11th and 12th Colorado locations and is expected to open four others in 2024; more locations will follow in 2025, according to 9News. The newest Colorado sites are located in Lakewood and Denver. “We are excited to continue bringing QuikTrip’s signature commitment to quality and efficient service to Lakewood,” said…
TA and NATSO Work Together to Enhance Roadside Safety
TravelCenters of America (TA) has worked alongside the NATSO Foundation to implement a new initiative that will significantly enhance the safety of TA’s Emergency Roadside Assistance technicians who repair commercial vehicles along the Interstate Highway System. All TA Truck Service Emergency Roadside Assistance (ERA) vehicles are now equipped with the HAAS Alert Safety Cloud digital…
Global Partners Acquires Liquid Energy Terminals from Gulf Oil
Global Partners has closed on its acquisition of four liquid energy terminals from Gulf Oil. The terminals are located in Chelsea, Mass., New Haven, Conn., Linden, N.J., and Woodbury, N.J. The company noted that the acquisition will further enhance its position in the energy economy of the Northeast. Strategic Growth With a combined shell capacity…
Hoshizaki America Announces Internal Promotion, External Hire
Commercial kitchen equipment innovator Hoshizaki America has announced the promotion of its one of its own, Sally Ray, to the position of vice president of marketing. Additionally, the company welcomed a new addition to its leadership team, appointing Loanne Freedlund as its new vice president of finance. Sally Ray has been with Hoshizaki for almost…
Dash In Opens Second Store With Reimagined Design and Brand
Wills Group-owned Dash In has announced the opening of its newest site in Indian Head, Md. The all-new store is the second Dash In to feature its reimagined convenience concept and brand, including the signature “made for you” menu. The menu includes specialty burgers, chips and baked goods made fresh on site. The 4,800-square-foot store…
BlueSky Debuts Epicenter Store, Eyes Future Growth
Craddock Oil recently unveiled a state-of-the-art, new-to-industry (NTI) BlueSky Epicenter store, in McComb, Miss., complete with its first-ever tunnel car wash. The new site marks Craddock Oil’s 49th BlueSky convenience store in Mississippi. As BlueSky grows, it’s focused on future-forward innovation. The chain boasts two proprietary foodservice programs, a premium bean-to-cup coffee offering and cutting-edge…