Love’s Travel Stops opened its first Jamba by Blendid autonomous robotic kiosk. Located at the rest area in Williams, Calif., on I-5, Exit 578/Highway 20 just outside of Sacramento, Calif., the pilot location of the new Jamba by Blendid kiosk adds a refreshing option for motorists on the go. “The official opening of our first…
YEO Conference Wraps Up
The Young Executives Organization Conference (YEO) wrapped up on Friday, Sept. 9 at Nouria Energy in Worcester, Mass. Following a day full of educational sessions, Information Exchanges and a dinner at the Mercantile, attendees spent the second day of the two-day event participating in a workshop on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and store tours.…
Juul Settles With Multiple States
Juul recently released a statement announcing that it settled with 37 states and Puerto Rico in an effort to resolve past issues, specifically underage usage. It will pay $438.5 million to 34 of the states and territories, according to CNN, following a two-year investigation into its marketing strategies. “We remain focused on the future as…
YEO Conference Kicks Off at Nouria Energy
The eighth annual Young Executives Organization Conference (YEO) kicked off at Nouria Energy in Worcester, Mass., on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, drawing young executives and next-generation leaders for two days of networking, educational sessions and convenience store tours. John Lofstock, executive director of the National Advisory Group (NAG), welcomed attendees to the event. “I am…
QSR and FSR Brands Join WTWH Media, LLC, Retail, Hospitality and Food Group
Journalistic, Inc. announced the transition of ownership for the QSR and FSR brands to WTWH Media, LLC. As a result of the transition, WTWH Media now offers a powerful network of retail, hospitality and food media properties, which include CStore Decisions, Club+Resort Business, Club+Resort Chef and the Chef to Chef Conference, in addition to QSR…
Van’s Kitchen Presents Lunar New Year Opportunities
Egg roll manufacturer Van’s Kitchen announced it is encouraging retailers to leverage the 2023 Year of the Rabbit to maximize selling opportunities. The Lunar New Year, a week-long holiday that runs from Jan. 21-27, is an event that helps retailers and their shoppers celebrate diversity and culture through food. It’s a great way for retailers…
C-Stores Must Evolve With the Changing Consumer
The past couple of years have been unprecedented for the U.S. foodservice industry. When COVID-19 shuttered nearly all of the U.S. economy in March 2020, c-stores were one of the few places left where consumers could escape for a quick snack or a break from home lockdown. As we enter September 2022, there are still…
7-Eleven Promotion Offers All-Expense Paid Trip, Prizes, Discounts
As fans gear up for a big season of both football and fútbol, 7-Eleven announced its Fuel Your Football promotion, which will reward customers with the chance of winning exciting prizes and a one-of-a-kind experience inspired by their love of the game. 7-Eleven is giving fans the chance to win an all-expense paid trip for…
Yesway Expands in Texas with Nine Tres Amigos Stores
Yesway announced another significant addition to its growing portfolio with the acquisition of nine Tres Amigos convenience stores, the first major portfolio of stores that Yesway has acquired in 2022. It follows the August launch of the new Allsup’s Express concept store adjacent to the campus of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, and the…
7E CO Holdings Acquires Dino Stop
7E CO Holdings, LLC has acquired Dino Stop Convenience Stores, a chain of six convenience stores headquartered in Green Bay, Wis. Headquartered in Denver, 7E CO Holdings is chain of 60 convenience stores with locations in Texas, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Acquired in 1998 by Tony Wied, Dino Stop has been a successful chain of convenience…