Financial Information Technologies (Fintech) recently announced its asset acquisition of iControl Systems USA, a third-party technology solution offering alcohol invoice payments and scan-based trading. Fintech stated that the acquisition broadens the adoption of its flagship product, PaymentSource, and expands the company’s retail product portfolio. With this acquisition, Fintech now serves over 240,000 alcohol-licensed hospitality and…
Love’s Opens Five New Stores, Remodels Two
Love’s Travel Stops recently announced the opening of five new Speedco locations. Additionally, Love’s Truck Care and Speedco completed upgrades to two existing maintenance shops. These investments add 23 service bays and 10 service trucks to the nation’s largest over-the-road preventive maintenance and total truck care network. New stores can be found in: Nogales, Ariz.…
Parker’s to Open New South Carolina Location
Parker’s Kitchen has announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art location in Charleston, S.C. The chain will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the site, located at 1776 Ashley River Rd. The celebration starts at 10 a.m. on April 8. The newest Parker’s Kitchen location in the metro Charleston area offers award-winning, Southern-inspired food prepared…
Trion Industries Names New President
Trion Industries has announced the appointment of Adam Thalenfeld as its third president in company history. Adam Thalenfeld has assumed this position following the passing of his father, John S. Thalenfeld, who passed away in February. The succession of family leadership by Adam and his sister Rebecca continues the traditions established by their grandfather, David…
7-Eleven Announces Return of Bring Your Own Cup Day
7-Eleven has brought back its annual Bring Your Own Cup Day (BYOC) promotion, which will take place on April 13. For one day only, 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes customers can grab a vessel of their choosing and fill it with any Slurpee drink for just $1.99. “Slurpee drink fans are encouraged to bring their motorcycle…
Maverik Completes Rebranding of 30 Kum & Go Locations
Maverik has rebranded 30 existing Kum & Go (K&G) stores in the shared markets of Utah and Colorado following its acquisition of the K&G brand in 2023. The company also made its entry into the Denver, Colo., area. Maverik kicked off its rebranding schedule in January with four stores in its home state of Utah,…
Hatco CEO David Rolston Retires
Hatco Corp. has announced the retirement of CEO David Rolston, effective April 5. Lorne Deacon has been promoted to take over in the role. After 30 years at Hatco and nearly 20 years as president and CEO, Rolston passed the president’s reigns to Lorne Deacon in June of 2022. He then embarked on the task…
NexChapter Teams Up With The Insight Shop
NexChapter has announced a new partnership with The Insight Shop, marking the debut of NexCX — a suite of customer experience solutions built for the convenience store industry. In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, where consumer preferences and expectations continue to change, NexCX hopes to unlock new insights and drive customer-centered innovation. Comprising of two components…
7-Eleven International Officially Acquires 7-Eleven Australia
7-Eleven International has announced the successful acquisition of 7-Eleven Australia convenience stores — adding more than 750 Australian stores to its portfolio. The two companies agreed to the 1.71 billion Australian dollar deal in November 2023. “We are thrilled to become one team and create stronger synergy with 7-Eleven Australia,” said Ken Wakabayashi, president and…
TA Opens Three New Restaurants
TA has announced the opening of three new restaurants — a Black Bear Diner (BBD) in New Braunfels, Texas and newly remodeled Fuddruckers and Popeyes in Savannah, Ga. The Black Bear Diner, located just outside of San Antonio, is the ninth in TA’s network and the first in New Braunfels. BBD offers a cozy lodge…