True North Energy has announced the successful acquisition of four locations from wholesale fuel and dealer business Free Enterprises, located in Medina, Ohio. Free Enterprises was established in 1992 by James H. Patneau, Sr. as a convenience store, wholesale fuel and oil and lube business. He was initially joined by his son, James H. Patneau,…
7-Eleven Expands Footprint to Laos
CP ALL Laos, a franchisee of 7-Eleven International, has announced the opening of the first 7-Eleven store in Laos, located in Vientiane. The store features 7-Eleven’s signature retail environment and serves a variety of internationally-popular products and beverages — including bean-to-cup coffee, Slurpee drinks and Big Gulp drinks. Customers can enjoy hamburgers, toasted sandwiches and…
Couche-Tard Announces Election of Directors
Alimentation Couche-Tard announced at its annual shareholders meeting that all the candidates proposed as directors in its Management Proxy Circular were elected by a majority of votes by the shareholders of the company. As a result, Jacques D’Amours, a co-founder of the corporation, has announced his departure from the board of directors. Couche-Tard has noted…
Maverik Launches 95th Anniversary Donut Deal
Maverik — as it celebrates its 95th anniversary — has announced that it will offer customers 95-cent donuts in commemoration of its founding. The deal will be available for one day only on Sept. 9. In addition to the 95-cent donuts, the chain has also rolled out a special “Birthday Cake Donut.” The Birthday Cake…
ADD Systems Chosen as Dore Stores’ Software Provider
ADD Systems has announced that it has partnered with Dore Stores as its software provider for its convenience store and retail fuel operations. Dore Stores needed a software solution to streamline its daily business operations. The company knew that the solution had to increase efficiency and simplify operations while maintaining customer satisfaction. Dore Stores performed…
Couche-Tard Reports Uptick in Merchandise and Service Revenues
Alimentation Couche-Tard reported the results for the first quarter of its 2024 fiscal year. The company reported an uptick of 5% for total merchandise and service revenues, resulting in $4.3 billion of business. Same-store merchandise revenues increased by 2.1% in the U.S., by 2.7% in Europe and other regions and by 6.4% in Canada. Additionally,…
JM Tobacco Unveils New Logo
JM Tobacco has announced the launch of its new company logo. The emblem serves as a symbol and a statement of the company’s commitment to innovation, quality and its future endeavors. The new JM Tobacco logo is carefully crafted to reflect the company’s rich history while embracing its vision for the future. With its striking…
RaceTrac Launches Promotions for Truck Drivers
RaceTrac has kicked off Truck Driver Appreciation Month by offering special perks at its travel center and Expanded Diesel Offer (EDO) stores throughout the month. Professional truck drivers are the primary source of transportation for goods that Americans depend on, with nearly 72% of all goods being shipped by truck, according to the Census Bureau.…
Wawa Marks 150 EV Charging Locations
Wawa has officially reached a milestone with its electric vehicle (EV) charging program — the chain now offers EV charging at 150 locations throughout the country, reported FleetOwner. The chain also marked another milestone with the launch of its first-ever battery-electric truck — a feat that was accomplished through a partnership with Penske Logistics. The…
Mega Consumers Co-Op to Shutter 13 Sites
C-store chain Mega Consumers Cooperative has announced that it will be closing 13 of its 31 sites as its parent companies, Cenergy LLC and Consumers Cooperative Association of Eau Claire, Wisc., file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, reported WEAU 13 News. The company has filed for restructuring in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District…