Parkland Corp. announced that it has reconfigured the leadership of its Canadian and USA segments, bringing its USA Supply Co. within its broader Supply, Trading and Refining segment. Donna Sanker has been appointed president of Parkland USA. Sanker has led Parkland’s Canadian segments since 2019, during which time she provided strong leadership and strengthened Parkland’s…
Love’s Travel Stops Opens in Four States
Love’s Travel Stops has opened locations in Morris, Ill.; Lancaster, Ohio; Loudon, Tenn.; and Carthage, Texas., adding a combined 290 truck parking spaces and 335 jobs. “Opening four locations in one day is no small feat, but our team members are ready to provide customers with clean places and friendly faces in Morris, Lancaster, Loudon…
FDA Graphic Cigarette Health Warnings Nullified
According to the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO), on Dec. 7, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a decision vacating the Federal Drug Administration’s (FDA) graphic cigarette health warning regulations because the regulations violate the free speech protections under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. By vacating the…
Kaival Marketing Services Adds Dean Simmons to Bidi Vapor’s Sales Staff
Kaival Marketing Services (KMS) announced it had hired Dean Simmons to maximize major retail and wholesale accounts for its top-selling, high-margin BIDI Stick. Simmons will join KMS as senior vice president of sales and corporate development effective immediately. Formerly vice president of sales at Swisher International, Simmons was responsible for leading its national sales department…
Considering CBG and CBN in C-Stores
The cannabis industry is offering new products, solutions and opportunities to consumers, retailers and even health professionals. So many different cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabichromene (CBC) provide many excellent health and wellness benefits for consumers. Already some c-stores are offering a range of CBD products to customers. Two additional cannabinoids c-stores should pay attention…
QuikTrip Opens New Texas Travel Center
QuikTrip (QT) opened a new remote travel center in Humble, Texas. Earlier this year, the retailer opened two other greater-Houston-area travel centers in Conroe, Texas; and Cleveland, Texas. The first customers were greeted on the opening day of business Dec. 8 at 6306 Aldine Bender Road. The travel center features a larger designed lot and…
Stewart’s Shops Opens New C-Store
Stewart’s Shops opened its new store in West Colonie, N.Y., on Central Avenue. The company is celebrating this brand-new shop with a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Friday, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. This shop, located at 2005 Central Ave., offers all Stewart’s Shops products along with a beer cave and an iced coffee/cold…
Total Product Expo Partners With NATO
The Total Product Expo (TPE23) partnered with the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO) this year. To be held Feb. 22-24 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, TPE23 will feature three big days of in-person buying and networking. It will have an expanded show floor and well over 450 exhibitors, bringing together the best in new…
NAG 2023 Talks Corporate Culture
The National Advisory Group (NAG) announced the six burning issues that will be discussed in Austin, Texas, at the 2023 NAG Conference. The topics featured are meant to provide valuable information for retailers, sparking new, innovative ideas. The first burning issue will cover developing and refining corporate culture. A strong company culture instantly reflects the…
Wawa to Expand to the Midwest
Wawa recently announced plans to expand into three new states in the Midwest — Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky — although no specific site locations have been announced, according to Columbus, Ohio-based 10WBNS. Wawa’s stores are expected to open after 2025, with the number of stores per state to be announced next year. “At Wawa, growth…