Nashville-based Tri Star Energy announced the opening of a Twice Daily convenience store and White Bison Coffee in Athens, Ala. The concept combines convenience and quality with Twice Daily’s convenience store and White Bison Coffee’s artisan coffee beverages and fresh, handcrafted café menu. This is the second location in the Northern Alabama market following the…
Rutter’s Donates $60,000 to Six Pennsylvania Charities
Rutter’s announced that it has donated a total of $60,000 to six charities throughout its Pennsylvania footprint. The selected charities focus on children, youth and education in various communities that Rutter’s serves. Organizations receiving contributions include: YMCA of Chambersburg, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Blair County, Cedar Foundation of Lebanon County, Northeast PA Manufacturers and…
Arm Yourself With Forecourt Marketing Tools
Bringing the customers to the forecourt and then into the store is more important than ever, and location-based marketing offers retailers another avenue to make this happen. Geolocating, geotargeting and beacons enable retailers to reach customers, build loyalty and increase engagement by specifically targeting the audiences they want to reach. Patrick Raycroft of W. Capra…
VERC One of Boston Globe’s Best Workplaces
Duxbury, Mass.-based convenience store chain VERC Enterprises has been named one of the ‘Top Places to Work’ in Massachusetts in the 13th annual employee-based survey project from The Boston Globe. The ‘Top Places to Work’ recognizes the most admired workplaces in the state voted on by the people who know them best — their employees.…
7-Eleven Debuts Cheeseburger and Buffalo Chicken Sliders
7-Eleven stores in Los Angeles and San Diego are adding cheeseburger and buffalo chicken sliders. Served on buns from Bread Artisan Bakery, and priced at 99 cents, one mini sandwich is ideal for a quick snack, or pick up a few to make a hearty meal. 7-Eleven has a variety of convenient ways to purchase…
Love’s Expands Contactless Payment Options In-Store and at the Pump
Love’s Travel Stops announced that it has expanded contactless payment options for transactions inside and outside locations across the country. The expansion includes tap-and-go credit cards, mobile phone payment options and Mobile Pay from the Love’s Connect app. “With the holiday driving season upon us, we want our customers to know about the increased amount…
Cumberland Farms to Thank Customers With Coffee
With Thanksgiving coming up this week, convenience retailer Cumberland Farms wants to show some gratitude by buying its customers a cup of coffee. Thanksgiving Day, the chain will treat customers to a free hot or iced coffee in any size to celebrate the holiday. On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, customers can grab a free…
Huck’s Invests in GetUpside’s Enhanced Digital Tools
Huck’s Food & Fuel, a network of more than 120 gas stations and c-stores spread throughout the Midwest, is launching GetUpside at all of its stores across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee to complement the Huck’s-branded mobile app. Huck’s CEO Murat Tokad said he believes investing in digital marketing and fuel rewards tools like…
From Convenience to Destination Retail
By Brandon Lawrence, Fuel Consultant, and Frank Beard, Director of Safe Shop, Special Projects The marketplace is running out of room for generic retailers. Convenience is being redefined, and retailers face challenges from many directions. Whether it’s goPuff, quick-service restaurants (QSRs), dollar stores, direct-to-consumer tactics or disintermediation from third-party delivery partners, it’s never been easier…
Meaty Sales for Jerky
Meat snack sales continue to trend upward heading into fall, and c-store retailers expect the category to close out the year with beefy fourth-quarter sales. Marketing research firm Nielsen found meat snack dollar sales at convenience stores totaled $1.56 billion, up 8% for the 52 weeks ending Sept. 26, 2020. Jerky sales totaled $564 million…