7-Eleven grows its footprint in the Carolinas. 7-Eleven Inc. has closed on the acquisition of 46 locations from CB Mart Inc. The acquisition increases 7-Eleven’s store count in the Carolinas to more than 100 and follows the acquisition of 55 Sam’s Mart and 13 Fast Track stores that closed in 2012. Terms of the deal…
Shell Study Shows Driver Views On Fuel Efficiency
Shell Smarter Driving Challenge game shows motorists how a few simple changes to driving habits can help efficiency. For years, American car culture has influenced U.S. motorist behavior, affecting everything from what we drive to how we drive and maintain our vehicles. Shell announced results from a new national study today that provides insight into…
McMahon Named One of Nation’s Top HR Executives
Cumberland Gulf Group executive recognized for top performance. John McMahon, senior vice president and chief human resources officer at The Cumberland Gulf Group, has been selected by the ranking committee of ExecRank, the nation’s definitive ranking service of executives, as a “Top Private Company HR Executive” for 2012. The rankings are the result of two…
Rutter’s Breaks Ground On 58th Convenience Store
New location to offer 12 gas fueling spaces, an espresso bar and free Wi-Fi. Rutter’s Farm Stores recently broke ground on its largest store to date in Mountville, Pa., the 58th store for the central Pennsylvania-based chain. The 6,280-square-foot store will offer the extensive menu that earned Rutter’s recognition for Best Coffee, Best Quick Service…
Federal Budget Sees Cigarette/OTP Tax Increases Ahead
Amount of proposed tobacco taxation increases are not yet known. President Obama plans to propose a budget this week that would raise the federal cigarette and tobacco taxation rates to help fund an expansion of free pre-kindergarten education nationwide, the New York Times reported. The amount of the proposed federal cigarette and tobacco taxation increases…
Gattsek Joins NACS as Data Services Manager
Gwen Gattsek has joined NACS on April 8 as its full-time data services manager. Gattsek had served as temporary help to NACS’ marketing department since July 2012 and has been integral in enhancing the association’s data management capabilities, especially related to e-mail communications to members. She also had worked as a consultant to NACS in…
Getty Selling 108 Properties
Sealed bid sale includes stations in 12 Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states. Getty Realty Corp. has retained NRC Realty & Capital Advisors LLC (NRC) to coordinate the divestiture of 40 gasoline stations and 68 commercial and retail properties formerly used as gas stations in Connecticut (4), Delaware (2), Illinois (1), Maryland (1), Massachusetts (16), New Hampshire…
Kum & Go Opens New Colorado Springs Store
New store focuses on fresh food, expanded product options and sustainability. Kum & Go, L.C. has announced the opening of a new Kum & Go store today in Colorado Springs, at 620 E. Fillmore St. The new store brings Kum & Go’s presence to nine stores in Colorado Springs and to 49 stores throughout Colorado.…
Stripes Fundraises For Children’s Miracle Network
In-store campaign asks customers to purchase Miracle Balloon for local kids. Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) is proud to announce that more than 550 Stripes Convenience Stores will be raising funds this month for needed pediatric equipment, treatments and recovery to benefit local sick and injured kids. Donations from the ninth annual Miracle Balloon…
NATSO Foundation Doubles Bill Moon Scholarships
Applications accepted until May 1, 2013. The NATSO Foundation is pleased to announce that for the first time in 20 years it is doubling the financial awards granted under the Bill Moon Scholarship, which helps truckstop and travel plaza owners and operators, their employees and their families further their education. The NATSO Foundation will award…