Beginning with an early April opening of a new Central Ohio location, convenience store chain Sheetz will open 14 new stores near the state’s capital of Columbus, bringing with each about 30 jobs, most of those full-time. The Altoona, Pa.-based Sheetz said it also plans to continue to open at least a dozen new stores…
Big Y Promotes Third Generation of the D’Amour Family
The Board of Directors of Big Y Foods Inc. announced the promotion of the following third generation D’Amour family members. Colin M. D’Amour has been named senior director of Big Y Express Gas & Convenience Stores division, and Christian P. D’Amour is director of e-commerce. Both appointments represent new and expanding divisions within the company.…
TravelCenters of America Keeps Up Its Franchising Pace
Westlake, Ohio-based TravelCenters of America Inc. opened its first travel center of the year on Jan. 12, setting the company off and running in following up on its 10 new franchise locations in 2020. In all, the company signed 21 franchise agreements last year. The new site is in Huntington, Oregon, located on Interstate 84…
Par Mar’s Proactive Approach to Loss Prevention
As technology evolves, c-stores’ loss prevention tactics continue to mature. CStore Decisions spoke with Terri Caldwell, director of loss prevention for Par Mar Oil Co. — which operates 156 Par Mar Stores in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and Pennsylvania — about the company’s best practices for loss prevention and plans for the new year. CStore…
S. Abraham & Sons Names Marie Wise Vice President of Marketing
S. Abraham & Sons Inc., a subsidiary of Imperial Trading Co., announced the promotion of Marie Wise to Vice President, Marketing. Wise joined SAS in 2008 beginning her career in customer service. From there, she joined the sales department as sales assistant and was promoted to sales administrator. After her time in sales, Wise moved…
Pilot Co. Updates Solutions System for Fleet Customers
Industry leaders Pilot Co. and RTS Financial (RTS) announced a fuel and factoring partnership to help trucking companies grow their businesses. The two companies will work together to provide customized fleet solutions that combine fuel savings, maintenance and tires, loyalty perks and other services across Pilot Co.’s vast network of commercial fueling locations with RTS’…
RaceTrac Outlines Alabama Expansion
Atlanta-based RaceTrac has officially opened a new store in Gardendale, Ala., marking its reentry into the Alabama market after 15 years. The new store offers customizable food and beverage options, free Wi-Fi, indoor and outdoor seating and the exceptional store experience and customer service. “We are thrilled to bring the full RaceTrac experience back to…
Fintech Acquires Data Management and Analytic Provider Aperity
Financial Information Technologies LLC (Fintech) announced the acquisition of Aperity, an innovative data management and analytic provider. Aperity’s Beverage Data Exchange is the industry’s first community-centric data solution, facilitating business insights between supply chain partners. The Beverage Data Exchange integrates seamlessly with Fintech’s existing data offerings and broadens the Company’s data platform. Fintech will use…
Sheetz Promotes Founder’s Grandson Adam Sheetz to Executive VP of Operations
Sheetz announced the promotion of Adam Sheetz into the role of Executive Vice President of Operations. Adam, the grandson of Sheetz founder Bob Sheetz, was previously the vice president of operations for the company. “Adam’s leadership has not only helped Sheetz grow tremendously, but more importantly, he has inspired our teams to consistently deliver on…
Crosby’s Stores to be Awarded Safe Shop Assured Certification
It’s not easy standing out in today’s marketplace. Consumers have many choices for food and fuel, and the pandemic has raised expectations for cleanliness and safety. Winning in this new paradigm requires more than consistent execution — retailers also have to communicate their commitment to excellence. Lockport, N.Y.-based Crosby’s Stores is in the process of…