CITGO Petroleum Corp. has named Chris Kiesling as the company’s new assistant vice president of light oils operations and marketing. He will oversee all activities related to terminals and pipelines, brand development, light oils sales, light oils pricing and business analysis. “Chris Kiesling brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role,” said CITGO…

Recently reported by the Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC), rising swipe fees banks charge merchants to process credit and debit card transactions could potentially cost consumers over $500 million in higher prices for Valentine’s Day items this year. “There’s nothing romantic about swipe fees,” Doug Kantor, MPC executive committee member and National Association for Convenience Stores (NACS)…

Sergio Montolfo, an admired leader, colleague and friend who was recently promoted to executive vice president of operations at Phillips & King, passed suddenly on Jan. 28, according to Tobacco Business Magazine. Montolfo was a beloved leader and industry icon for over 25 years at Phillips & King, a company founded by his wife’s family…

Giant Eagle-owned GetGo Café + Market announced it will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location in Mentor, Ohio, on Feb. 2. The Groundhog Day-themed celebration will take place at 6800 Center St., beginning at 9 a.m., with the giant sub-cutting ceremony (GetGo’s twist on a ribbon-cutting ceremony) at 12:30 p.m. Festivities include live…

TravelCenters of America (TA) announced an agreement with Electrify America to offer electric vehicle (EV) charging at select TA/Petro locations, with the first stations planned to be deployed in 2023. With a goal of installing approximately 1,000 individual chargers at 200 locations along major highways over five years, TA will purchase Electrify America’s direct current (DC) fast…

With the Super Bowl slowly approaching, people are preparing for the big game by buying decorations and their favorite snacks. In fact, according to a report published by Advantage Solutions, customers are planning to spend upwards of $100 on food and beverages for the game. Advantage Solutions surveyed over 1,000 adults to see what they…

Love’s Travel Stops exclusively partnered with North American truck manufacturer Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) to provide select services for Freightliner vehicles at approved Love’s Truck Care and Speedco locations across the country. Beginning this spring, authorized Love’s locations will provide light mechanical warranty repair work, roadside warranty emergency services, and approved field service and…

Wawa and The Wawa Foundation announced they are bringing back the Wawa Community Care Vehicle for another year of supporting communities and local nonprofit organizations. For almost a decade, Wawa’s Community Care beverage vehicle has helped Wawa connect with the countless communities it serves by supporting local partners with in-kind donations of food and hot…

Weigel’s has selected GSP to provide point-of-purchase (POP) marketing and management at the chain’s 73 stores. GSP was selected for the ability to deliver store-specific POP to each Weigel’s, all located within 125 miles of its corporate headquarters in Powell, Tenn. Weigel’s family-owned dairy business dates back 92 years. “Our shoppers have enjoyed their favorites…

Yesway announced that it had raised $190 million in new equity in the second half of 2022 to continue funding its successful new store construction program. The majority of the structured equity comes from HPS Investment Partners, a global investment firm with $95 billion of assets under management. “We are tremendously excited to announce our…