The 37th NCASEF National Convention, themed Islands of Opportunity, prepares to welcome attendees to Honolulu. The National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees (NCASEF) announced today its 37th National Convention and Trade Show will be held July 8 – 12, 2012 in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. Vendors, store owners…
Atlas Oil to Host Sept. 11 Remembrance Week
Atlas partners with the U.S. Army on key activities for the week, including a career fair and flag raising ceremony. Taylor, Mich.-based Atlas Oil plans to host a Remembrance Week Sept. 12-16, to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 and to thank first responders for their dedication and service to our country. The U.S.…
Valero Fundraises For Children’s Miracle Network
Four-week campaign to benefit 32 children’s hospitals. From Sept. 6 through Oct. 3, Valero Corner Store employees will be asking customers to purchase $1 or $5 Miracle Balloon icons to raise funds for 32 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The icons have a coupon attached, providing customers an extra incentive to make the $1 or $5…
Jewel-Osco Teams With Food Banks For Hunger Action Month
Give a Little, Feed a Lot Campaign to benefit local food banks. JEWEL-OSCO, a Midwest food and pharmacy retailer, is partnering with multiple food banks in Illinois and Indiana on a proactive food drive to support Hunger Action Month in September. The campaign, called “Give a Little, Feed a Lot,” which is going on now…
Retailers Pledge to Expand Healthy Food Options
Several c-stores and grocery stores agreed to join the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) with First Lady Michelle Obama to expand value and health foods to more impoverished U.S. communities. The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), together with First Lady Michelle Obama, announced that leading grocery retailers have committed to bring healthy, affordable…
BP Launches Commute Better Campaign
BP launches a “Commute Better” program to aid local Columbus, Ohio drivers in improving their driving routines. The daily commute of Columbus, Ohio drivers is not generally as stressful as that of other U.S. cities, according to research from Kiplinger, but a recent survey commissioned by BP Products North America Inc. suggests there is room…
Moving Convenience
Corner Grocery partners with U-Haul to give customers a wide variety of moving equipment and supplies. Moving just got easier for Creedmoor, N.C., residents now that Corner Grocery convenience store, located at 2616 Hwy. 56 E., recently added U-Haul truck and trailer rentals to its list of services. Customers to the c-store now have access…
The Pantry Relaunches Coffee Program
The Pantry Inc. has unveiled a coffee re-launch program in the Chattanooga, Tenn., and Dalton, Ga., markets to serve its guests new coffee in a fast, friendly and clean store environment. New and improved high-quality Bean Street Coffee is now being served at The Pantry’s local Kangaroo Express convenience stores. There are 81 Kangaroo Express…
Animal Sanctuary Wins Free Fuel
The Ark Animal Sanctuary in Houlton, Maine is the winner of a year’s supply of quality CITGO fuel and a case of CITGO motor oil from the Fueling Good program, presented by CITGO Petroleum Corp. This non-profit, no-kill animal sanctuary is dedicated to rescuing lost, injured and unwanted pets and connecting them with loving families…
CITGO Launches ‘100 Days of Get & Give’
CITGO Petroleum Corp. kicks off its 2010 Fall Fueling Good campaign today, Oct. 13, to recognize and reward more charities and individuals who are making a difference in their local communities. Charities, community groups and individuals can get involved in the “100 Days of Get & Give” by submitting an entry at www.FuelingGood.com. Participants will…