Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC), among five other companies, was awarded the BNSF Sustainability Award by BNSF Railway Co. The freight transportation organization recognized MPC for achievements in making operations more environmentally friendly. “The BNSF Sustainability Award is great recognition of Marathon’s partnership with BNSF and the important role rail logistics plays in supporting ours and…
Sunshine Gasoline Launches Fuel Pay App
Sunshine Gasoline upgraded its Max Carwash App to the Sunshine brand. The app features a special fuel pay program powered by C-StorePay by Liquid Barcodes, which allows consumers to conveniently pay for fuel using the app. Customers simply drive in, swipe, choose the fuel pump number, link their bank account which activates the pump, fuel…
Vape Persists Amidst Regulations
Although vape is looking to be a challenging segment of the tobacco category as the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) continues to issue responses to the various Pre-Market Tobacco Applications (PMTAs) submitted, customers are still flocking to stores in search of their favorite vaping devices. For the 52 weeks ending Oct. 2, 2022, electronic smoking devices…
Casey’s Introduces New Retail Media Network
Casey’s announced it is introducing its own Retail Media Network (RMN) called Casey’s Access in early 2023. One of the firsts in convenience, Casey’s Access will be the only end-to-end retail media business bringing together convenience guest data alongside Casey’s unique pizza restaurant offering. Consumer goods, packaged goods companies and other vendor partners will be…
Supreme Court Rejects Halting California Flavored Tobacco Ban
Tobacco companies such as R.J. Reynolds and others requested for the Supreme Court to put a stop to the flavored tobacco ban voted on in California in November, but the Supreme Court decided against blocking it, according to CBS News. The vote that took place in November was held to determine whether or not a…
Trillium Offers Love’s Loyalty Program to CNG Customers
As a member of the Love’s Family of Companies, Trillium Energy Solutions announced it is offering customers the chance to earn My Love Rewards (MLR) points when they purchase compressed natural gas (CNG) at Trillium stations across the country. The MLR loyalty program gives drivers points and credits for free items when they fuel at…
Tech Trends to Watch for 2023
As we approach the start of 2023, convenience store chains are turning to technology to increase speed, efficiency and accuracy for customers. Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s is a great example. What does a brand famous for its pizza do when pandemic-related issues are keeping people from their ritual of pizza and a fill-up? It pivots.…
QuickChek Introduces ‘Free Coffee for a Year Sweepstakes’
QuickChek announced it is bringing in the holiday season with its “Free Coffee for a Year Sweepstakes,” in which 160 winners — one per QuickChek store — will win free coffee for a year. “The holidays are a special time of the year and we want to show our appreciation by rewarding some of our…
Circle K Releases First Fuel Ad Campaign Nationwide
Circle K announced its first-ever U.S. nationwide advertising campaign, “Fueled by Circle K,” taking place over the next year. The campaign focuses on Circle K fuel, which is now available in over half of its 7,000 U.S. locations. The campaign underscores Circle K’s mission to make customers’ lives a little easier every day, highlighting fuel…
Bettering Breakfast Sales
Breakfast sales have ebbed and flowed since the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns and work-from-home trends disrupted normal daypart patterns. Now, more retailers report that breakfast sales are returning. More c-stores are adding quick-service restaurant (QSR) quality food, catering to customer demand for both fresh-prepared breakfast and fast handheld eats they can consume on the go. “Breakfast…