Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) introduced the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2022. This bipartisan legislation clarifies E15 should be allowed for sale year-round by extending the 1-psi Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver to fuel blends containing gasoline and over 10% ethanol. The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) CEO Brian…
Juul Labs Reaches Settlements
Juul Labs has reached a global resolution for the 5,000-plus cases brought by approximately 10,000 plaintiffs in the federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) and related “JUUL Labs Product Cases” (JCCP) that have been consolidated in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. These cases in the MDL and JCCP, and subject to…
ARKO Continues M&A Growth With WTG Fuels
ARKO Corp. announced that subsidiaries of ARKO have agreed to acquire the retail, wholesale and fleet fueling assets of WTG Fuels Holdings LLC. WTG is the owner of Uncle’s Convenience Stores and GASCARD fleet fueling operations. Founded in 1976, WTG is a Texas convenience store operator with 24 company-operated Uncle’s Convenience Stores across western Texas.…
PepsiCo Pledges to Double Zero-Waste Packaging by 2030
PepsiCo has agreed with As You Sow on a global packaging goal intended to increase the percentage of its total beverage servings delivered through reusable models from 10% to 20% by 2030. The company said the boost in reusable delivery systems will be achieved through expanding its SodaStream business at home and in workplaces, increasing…
New South Carolina Parker’s Kitchen Opens
Parker’s recently opened a new location at 3570 Savannah Highway 17 in Charleston, S.C. Strategically positioned in West Ashley, S.C., near the intersection of Highway 17 and Main Road, the company’s 72nd retail store offers a selection of the company’s award-winning, Southern-style, made-from-scratch food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The bright inviting store design features Southern vernacular architecture…
Doug Haugh Exits Parkland USA
Doug Haugh, president at Parkland USA, has left the company, Parkland USA confirmed. Jay Erickson, chief operating officer (COO), has stepped in as interim president. Haugh served as president of Parkland USA for five years, during which he oversaw the acquisition of 20 companies in 36 months. Under Haugh’s leadership, Parkland USA tripled its fleet…
Pops Mart Fuels Acquires Anderson Oil
Pops Mart Fuels LLC has acquired Anderson Oil’s Convenience Stores, a chain of 14 convenience stores, with one under construction, and seven wholesale fuel dealer locations. The business headquarters and staff were maintained in Barnwell, S.C., as part of the transaction. “The acquisition of Anderson Oil was a perfect fit geographically as their stores go…
CBD Living Releases New Sparkling Water
CBD Living announced a brand-new flavor of its popular sparkling water, Mango Guava. Each can of Mango Guava sparkling water contains 25 milligrams of nano CBD per can, along with Potassium, Zinc and Vitamins A, B5, B6 and B12 to enhance the immune system and provide an extra boost of energy. The newest flavor joins the rest of…
Parkland Doubles Its EV Charging Network in Western Canada
Parkland Corp. announced it will build one of Western Canada’s largest ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging networks with support from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and the Government of British Columbia. Strategically located across the company’s existing Chevron and On the Run retail portfolio between British Columbia’s Vancouver Island and Calgary, Alberta, Parkland’s On the Run…
Chevron Launches Connected Car Rewards and Payments Apps
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. has announced the launch of its industry-first Chevron Apple CarPlay and Android Auto apps, where mobile users can purchase fuel from the comfort of their cars and, where available, seamlessly participate in Chevron’s rewards program. “Chevron is passionate about ensuring a world-class customer experience, and bringing consumers all the features and benefits…