EG America announced its “Share the Warmth Wednesday” promotion where, starting in January, guests who purchase any size coffee on Wednesdays will get a second one free of charge. This hopefully encourages guests to share their daily coffee with family, friends, coworkers and loved ones, spreading the love through the colder months. Share the Warmth…
Offen Petroleum Acquires Gas Depot
Offen Petroleum has acquired Gas Depot Inc. and Gas Depot Oil Co., both headquartered in Chicago. Offen is an independent distributor of motor fuels, propane and lubricants and offers petroleum logistics services throughout the U.S. The acquisition is Offen’s first into Chicago and the Great Lakes region. Gas Depot was founded by George Nediyakalayil in…
Receive a Visa Gift Card for Participating in CSD’s HR Survey
CStore Decisions and Humetrics are embarking on our 15th annual Human Resources (HR) Benchmarking Survey, and we’re awarding $25 gift cards to the first 50 convenience store retailers who take the survey. The HR Benchmarking Survey will help CStore Decisions provide a comprehensive picture of the recruiting, hiring and retention strategies c-store retailers are using…
Plant-Based Food Interest Grows
Wakefield Research surveyed 1,000 nationally representative U.S. adults for Saputo Dairy USA’s Vitalite dairy-free cheese brand on the growing movement to adopt a vegan lifestyle. As people set out for healthier mindsets as part of their New Year’s resolutions, the initiative has become more popular in January. Whether for personal health or planetary health reasons,…
Stewart’s Shops Holds Monthly Contests
Stewart’s Shops announced that it will be holding 12 Months of “Make Your Own Prize” Contests throughout 2023. Every month this year, Stewart’s will be posting a new contest, giving customers the opportunity to win an amazing prize. Contest winners can choose between receiving either a free year’s worth of Stewart’s coffee or a year’s…
Frigid Weather Causes Gas Prices to Rise
While travelers were trying to make it home for the holidays, gas prices started to increase due to the winter storm in late December. Refineries as far south as Texas and the Gulf Coast were forced to shut down temporarily. In fact, AAA reported that the national average for a gallon of gas rose 12…
Sbarro Opens 100-Plus Restaurants in 2022
Sbarro has exceeded 100 new restaurant openings in 2022 with the opening of its two newest restaurants in the Philippines and in Missouri on Dec. 22 — the most in one year in its 65-year history. In addition to the 100 new restaurants, Sbarro celebrated several other milestones this year including opening its 200th domestic…
Pops Mart Acquires Mallard Oil C-Stores
On Dec. 22, 2022, Pops Mart Fuels LLC acquired six convenience stores with fuel located in Eastern North Carolina from Mallard Oil Co. “Mallard Oil, which operates a much larger LP business in Kinston, N.C., was looking to divest the company of its convenience store assets. We were pleased to sell to a professional group…
M&M’S Returns to Super Bowl LVII
Mars M&M’S has announced that the brand is kicking off 2023 with a return to Super Bowl LVII. Mars has been a part of the Super Bowl’s advertising lineup for more than a decade collectively across the portfolio of iconic brands. Mars has a history of celebrated ad campaigns debuting around the Super Bowl, one…
Stewart’s Shops Supports Wellspring
Stewart’s Shops supported Wellspring through the Stewart’s Holiday Match Program. Wellspring is a full provider for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in Saratoga County, N.Y. For years, Stewart’s Shops has supported Wellspring on its mission to end abusive relationships and sexual abuse. Through the Holiday Match donation, the children of victims can get…