The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) has re-elected five existing board members, as well as elected two new members. The decisions were made at the company’s annual business meeting prior to ACE’s 35th annual conference in Omaha, Neb. Re-elected to the board of directors for three-year terms: Redfield Energy, LLC — Represented by Troy Knecht…
bp Adds First ampm Store on the East Coast
bp has announced the opening of a new ampm store in New York City — making this the first ampm location on the East Coast. The site is located at 824 Allerton Ave. in the Bronx. The store will feature bp branding throughout the fuel experience and ampm’s food menu, including a hot deli and…
Cenex Zip Trip Announces Summer Giveaway
Cenex Zip Trip has launched its third annual “Dog Days of Summer Giveaway,” in which the company will be offering various prizes, including a grand prize of a one-year supply of fuel. Customers who are 21 years and older can visit any of the chain’s 39 locations from now until Sept. 5 to enter the…
Wawa Releases Video with Philadelphia Eagles Players
Wawa — as the official hoagie of the Philadelphia Eagles — has teamed up with Dallas Goedert, Avonte Maddox and Devonta Smith to release a video announcing a sweepstakes promotion offering fans a chance to win Eagles tickets and merchandise. The video features the three players at a press conference playing a game of “Truth…
Stuzo Adds to its Board of Directors
Stuzo has announced the appointment of Ken Parent — a convenience and fuel retail veteran and NACS Executive Committee and board member — to its board of directors. “A number of factors attracted me to Stuzo,” said Parent. “First and foremost, I believe Stuzo’s Wallet Steering System is the only proven solution for generating outsized…
MAPCO Opens Alabama Store
MAPCO has opened a new 5,600-square-foot store in Montgomery, Ala., which will feature the chain’s new “Store of the Future” design with an efficient layout and modern details. MAPCO executives honored the grand opening alongside the store team with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 2. As part of MAPCO’s ongoing commitment to the communities…
Growing Gilligan’s
Gilligan’s Retail, a second-generation family business, has been busy elevating its proprietary foodservice offering, rolling out new equipment including bean-to-cup coffee machines and remodeling stores. The eight-year-old company owns and operates 10 Gilligan’s sites in Arizona and two stores in Montana under the banner ‘The Welcome Stop.’ Now, the Scottsdale, Ariz.-based chain is set to…
Colonial Oil Industries Hires New Division President
Colonial Oil Industries — based in Savannah, Ga. — has hired Bob Kenyon to serve in the position of division president. “Bob has the expertise and knowledge of the industry to lead COI into the future,” said Christian Demere, Colonial Group president and CEO. “More importantly, he has the leadership skills to develop and build…
Stewart’s Shops Opens New Location
New York-based chain Stewart’s Shops has announced the opening of a brand new store in Oxford, N.Y. The company continues to deliver on its goal of opening three new shops and replacing 14 in 2022 alone — a mission that will cost the chain $50 million. The newest location was formerly a Blueox store, which…
Maverik Continues Expansion into California
Maverik has announced the opening of a store in west Sacramento, Calif., continuing the chain’s expansion into the state. “Our first California store opening in Oroville last October was well received by travelers in the area and we could not be more excited to continue our expansion in the state,” said Chuck Maggelet, president and…