For the weekend of Nov. 3-4, Hershey’s Chocolate World donated $5 from every “Create Your Own Candy Bar” purchase to the American Red Cross. The Hershey Co. has been active in its disaster relief contributions following Hurricane Sandy, including candy donations to a local shelter. Hershey contributed $50,000 to the American Red Cross disaster relief…
Obama Takes 7-Election Victory Cup
For fourth time, 7-Eleven coffee-cup poll correctly calls U.S. election results. For the fourth time in as many presidential elections, 7-Eleven Inc.’s coffee-drinking customers have correctly called the U.S. presidential election in its unabashedly unscientific, unofficial, just-for-fun 7-Election presidential coffee-cup poll. 7-Election results had President Barack Obama out-cupping Republican challenger Mitt Romney handily, with 59%…
VP Racing Fuels Positioned To Help C-Stores Through Shortage
Delaware office has VP small engine fuel ready to ship. As hard as the gasoline shortage is on motorists in the Northeast, it’s equally problematic for those using outdoor power equipment in storm recovery efforts. With thousands of generators and chain saws already running virtually 24/7 and another storm looming, VP Racing Fuels Inc. is…
Retailers Fuel Capitol Christmas Tree
As the Capitol Christmas Tree caravan travels through the state, it is fueling and refreshing at NACS members’ locations. In addition to serving as a lead sponsor of the 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree, NACS and its members are donating the fuel and refreshments for the caravan as it travels on its 21-day trip from Colorado…
Jiffy Mart Partners With American Breast Cancer Foundation
“On behalf of our associates and customers, we are pleased to donate $2,000 this year to the American Breast Cancer Foundation,” says Jiffy Mart’s general manager. Jiffy Mart, a division of Tevis Oil Inc. spent the month of October contributing to the welfare of the communities in which it does business. Partnering with the American…
More Customers To Shop Using Smartphones This Holiday Season
Shoppers look to embrace the use of their smartphones or tablets to save time and money during the holiday shopping season. A new CouponCabin.com survey has found that more than one-quarter (27%) of U.S. adults will use their smartphone or tablet for their holiday shopping this year. In addition, 83% of those who will use…
7-Eleven Closes Deal to Purchase TETCO Stores
“The stores in San Antonio allow 7-Eleven to strategically expand its footprint in Texas,” says 7-Eleven spokesperson. 7-Eleven Inc. has acquired the retail and wholesale dealer assets of San Antonio-based TETCO Inc., closing a deal that was announced Aug. 14. The assets include 163 company-operated convenience stores in Utah and the Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin and…
ExxonMobil Supports Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief
American Red Cross to receive $1 million in assistance. ExxonMobil continues to work to support distribution of gasoline and fuel throughout the area affected by Hurricane Sandy and is donating $1 million to the American Red Cross for disaster relief assistance in New York, New Jersey and the Caribbean. “Hurricane Sandy has had a devastating…
Wawa Crisis Campaign Assists Disaster Relief
Wawa launches chain-wide fundraising effort, and donates $100,000 to the Red Cross. Wawa Inc. today announced the launch of a chain-wide, in-store crisis campaign, designed to provide disaster relief assistance to those communities most affected by Hurricane Sandy. The campaign is being held in partnership with the American Red Cross and allows customers to help…
BPAMA Executive Director Named
“The BPAMA will benefit from Walt’s global leadership experience in retail, foodservice, store operations, fuels, chemicals, renewable energy, business development and finance,” says BPAMA chairman. BP Amoco Marketers Association (BPAMA) and BP Products North America Inc. today announced the appointment of Walter (Walt) Clements as the new president of BP Amoco Marketers Association (BPAMA). Clements…