CITGO Petroleum Corp. has joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program as an Energy Star partner, which will become a company-wide focus. It will build on Energy Star certifications of the Corpus Christi, Texas, refinery. “Voluntary participation as an Energy Star partner is consistent with our ongoing commitment to operational excellence,” said CITGO…
Couche-Tard Appoints Alex Miller to Chief Operating Officer
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. appointed Alex Miller to its newly created position of chief operating officer effective Jan. 2, 2023, where he will oversee North America, Europe and Asia operations, including its food program, merchandise procurement and supply chain activities. Miller will be responsible for translating the strategic vision of the business into executable plans and…
Credit Card Swipe Fees to Cost Consumers During the Holidays
According to the Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC), credit card “swipe” fees could cost consumers over $20 billion in higher prices for everything from dreidels to Christmas trees this holiday season. “Everyone knows about Scrooge and the Grinch, but the hidden villains of the holiday season are Visa, Mastercard and the megabanks that issue credit cards…
Jacksons Offers University of Oregon Football Trading Cards
Jacksons Food Stores has started offering University of Oregon football trading cards that feature 2022 football team members. In the Eugene, Ore., area, customers are able to purchase the cards now, while customers in the Portland, Ore., area won’t be able to buy cards until Wednesday, Dec. 21. The officially licensed, professionally designed, printed and…
Maverik Celebrates Drivers New Year’s Eve
Maverik — Adventure’s First Stop announced it is offering a free energy drink highlighting various Pepsico partners to fuel the early morning shift of any driver with driver I.D. between midnight and 5 a.m on Jan. 1. The offer is meant to be a thank you to drivers who help everyone get home safely on…
Chaudhary Petroleum Group Names New President
South Florida-based Chaudhary Petroleum Group (CPG) has hired Jim Summers, former 7-Eleven executive, as president and chief operating officer. He has more than three decades of experience in convenience retail operations, wholesale/retail fuel, big box retail and the rental industry. Immediately prior to joining CPG, Summers served as senior vice president of franchise operations for…
Stewart’s Shops Supports New Year’s Fest
Select Stewart’s Shops locations decided to bring in the new year by selling $20 badges and buttons to the Saratoga New Year’s Fest, which will be held on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. The badge or button gets customers access to all venues on New Year’s Eve. During the fest, there will be: Big music…
Love’s Travel Stops Opens in Three States
Love’s Travel Stops has opened three new stores in Muscatine, Iowa; Patterson, Calif.; and Normal, Ill. The Muscatine, Iowa, location adds 60 jobs and 29 truck parking spaces to Muscatine County; the Patterson, Calif., location adds 85 jobs and 91 truck parking spaces to Stanislaus County; and the Normal, Ill., location adds 110 jobs and…
Weigel’s Hosts 25th Annual Christmas Shopping Spree for Children
Weigel’s celebrated the 25th anniversary of Weigel’s Family Christmas on Dec. 3. Weigel’s Family Christmas is a special event created to bring 250 local children in need and over 350 caring volunteers together for a special Christmas shopping spree. Weigel’s is delighted to be celebrating its 25th year of Weigel’s Family Christmas, an annual event for…
Kum & Go Offers Fuel Promotion
From Dec. 23-26, Kum & Go announced it will be offering all customers E15 grade fuel for $1.99 per gallon. E15 (UNL88 or eblend) is a higher octane, cleaner burning, more affordable choice at the pump comprised of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline. E15 is a safe alternative for all cars and other light-duty vehicles…