Colonial Group Inc. has announced that Cory VanVoorhis has received its second annual Robert H. Demere, Jr. Soaring Eagle Award. The award’s 2022 recipient was revealed at the annual company party held at the Marriott Savannah Riverfront on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. The award was named in honor of the company chairman, Robert H. Demere,…
Parker’s Launches Website With New Design
Parker’s recently launched a new website. Defined by the company’s signature blue and green color palette, the website offers a number of strategic optimizations to benefit customers. “At Parker’s, we’re committed to using technology to maximize the customer experience in the store, at the pump and online,” said Parker’s Founder and CEO, Greg Parker. “We decided…
Cliff’s Kicks Off MDA Shamrock Campaign
Cliff’s has officially kicked off its annual Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Shamrock Campaign. All Cliff’s Local Market and Clifford Fuel locations throughout Central New York are raising funds to empower the lives of children and adults living with muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and related neuromuscular diseases now through March 17. After the campaign,…
Standard AI to Integrate Skip
Standard AI announced a definitive agreement to acquire Skip, a self-checkout solutions provider. Standard AI will connect self-checkout with artificial intelligence (AI)-powered autonomous checkout into one integrated experience. The powerful combination will give retailers who are seeking immediate relief from labor pains a self-checkout option with a clearly defined path to an autonomous future. In…
What You Can Learn From Kwik Trip’s Social Strategy
It’s no secret that competition can get tough among convenience stores. Luckily, social media has emerged as a powerful marketing tool that can help brands stand out among the rest. CStore Decisions recently released The 2023 Social Media Awards, powered by RivalIQ, which looked at which convenience stores were performing best across social media platforms.…
Beer and Wine Wholesale Transactions to Require EFTs
The Michigan Liquor Control Commission recently issued administrative order no. 2023-01, which requires all wholesale beer and wine deliveries to retailers to be paid by electronic funds transfers (EFT). According to a Fintech blog post written by Wendy Turk, director of regulatory affairs, the requirement will go into effect on March 31, 2023, following a…
7-Eleven to Offer Free Pizza for the Super Bowl
7-Eleven announced it is giving customers a free large pizza through the 7NOW delivery app on Sunday, Feb. 12 for the Super Bowl game. All pizza flavors are included in this deal, including Extreme Meat, Cheese, Pepperoni Pizza and Breakfast Pizza, available at select stores. No matter customers’ pizza preferences, 7-Eleven has got them covered.…
Focusing on Food Safety
As they double-down on foodservice programs, c-stores must work to integrate food safety best practices. CStore Decisions spoke with Jessica Greeno, food safety specialist for Waltham, Mass.-based Global Partners, to learn how she’s approaching food safety at the company’s more than 530 c-stores that include chains Alltown, Alltown Fresh, Xtramart and Jiffy Mart. CStore Decisions…
NAG Talks Fuel Strategy
The National Advisory Group (NAG) has invited the convenience store industry to attend its annual conference on March 26-29 in Austin, Texas. One of its general sessions will cover the changing fuel landscape, including the integration of electric vehicles and alternative fuels. Leading authorities will discuss how the forecourt will evolve over the next five…
Booming Travel Center Chain Fires Up Inspiring Heart Month Campaign
Pilot Co. announced its annual American Heart Month round-up campaign, encouraging guests to stop at one of its participating locations to support heart health. This is the sixth year Pilot Co. has supported the American Heart Association’s Life is Why cause marketing campaign — inspiring guests to celebrate their reasons to live healthier, longer lives…