Skupos, the technology platform that connects the convenience retail industry, announced new platform integrations that now reach 70% of independent stores and chains with fewer than 200 locations that sell fuel. The announcement comes shortly after news of the launch onto the Clover app marketplace, which enables non-fuel locations as well. The company’s recent full…
Thorntons Requires Face Masks in All Locations
Louisville, Ky.-based Thorntons announced that it’s asking customers to wear a face covering when shopping our stores even if there isn’t a local Executive Order in place. Thorntons Cares about the communities where its guests and team members live and work and is always committed to taking measures to keep its stores clean and safe.…
Love’s Expands Branded Product Line
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is expanding of its Love’s branded product line with the addition of new candy and water options. “We listen to what our customers want and what they want is superior products at competitive prices,” said Mark Romig, director of merchandising for Love’s. “Based off customer feedback, we’ve added new…
NSF Launches New Program to Help Businesses Minimize COVID-19 Risk
Global public health organization NSF International has launched a new program to help businesses, schools and cultural institutions take the necessary steps to reopen and stay open while minimizing coronavirus risk for customers, guests and employees. NSF’s new Checked by NSF program includes a wide variety of services — from a smart phone app that details…
Experts Weigh In on Speedway Deal
The announcement today that the largest U.S. c-store chain, Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven, will grow to 14,000 North American locations with the $21 billion acquisition of Speedway, the No. 3 chain, has prompted many questions as to how the combination of the two will affect the rest of the industry. Convenience industry consultant Frank Beard said…
National Fuel Price Average Remains Steady
On the week, the national fuel price average held steady at $2.18 as the majority of state averages saw minimal impact at the pump, according to AAA. With the exception of a few outliers — Florida (+10 cents), Utah (+10 cents) and Idaho (+5 cents) — state averages either decreased by four cents or less…
TravelCenters of America Outlines COVID-19 Changes
TravelCenters of America shared an update on what it’s doing to help keep its customers and employees healthy and safe, as it continues to follow local, state and federal directives as well as guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Current Operational Status All TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express locations are…
Choice Market Opens Third Location
Choice Market opened its third location in Denver, its first store with gas pumps and electric vehicle (EV) chargers. Choice Market partnered with St. Charles Town Co., which purchased the 2,700-square-foot property, formerly home to a Chinese restaurant, for $1.45 million in September 2018. In addition to fuel pumps and electric car superchargers, starting Aug.…
7-Eleven Acquires Speedway
7-Eleven has entered into an agreement to acquire approximately 3,900 Speedway stores in 35 states from Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) for $21 billion in cash. “This acquisition is the largest in our company’s history and will allow us to continue to grow and diversify our presence in the U.S., particularly in the Midwest and East Coast,”…
Enmarket Expands With New Store in Thunderbolt, Ga.
Enmarket announced the opening of a new store in Thunderbolt, Ga. — the chain’s 127th location. The 5,800-square-foot structure at 3024 E. Victory Drive is the third new-to-industry store Enmarket has opened this calendar year. The basic “bones” of the building became the third store built to Enmarket’s new prototype store design. But in a…