Drive-thru kiosks and mobile carts offering more than 200 hot and cold beverages, enter Morris County, N.J. Mountain Mudd Espresso drive-thru specialty coffee, a brand of CHS, is expanding into Morris County, N.J., through a strategic partnership with C Baggio Beverages that calls for 24 stores by 2016. The first Mountain Mudd location in Morris…
Rutter’s Fayetteville Store Opens
“This store represents all the things we’ve been working on through the years,” says Rutter’s CEO. Rutter’s Farm Stores celebrated the grand opening of its newest store Tuesday, May 10, in Fayetteville, Pa., at U.S. 30 and Pa. 997, Public Opinion News reported. Rutter’s President and CEO Scott Hartman kicked off the festivities by cutting…
United Supermarkets Introduces United Express
Fresh foods, traditional c-store offerings available at new smaller format store. United Supermarkets has entered the convenience market, introducing its first United Express standalone convenience store location this week in Lubbock, Texas, Chain Store Age reported. The new United Express offers six fuel pumps, fresh foods and traditional c-store items. “Our goal with United Express…
Quick Chek Selects Reflexis Workforce Management
Reflexis to increase efficiency and improve accuracy in Quick Chek’s payroll and other workforce management processes. Quick Chek, a convenience store chain in the New York Metro market, has selected Reflexis workforce management solutions. Quick Chek selected Reflexis over its competition in the workforce management software market after detailed product demonstrations and discussions with other…
Getty Realty Corp. Acquires 66 Shell Branded Properties
“We expect the acquisition to be immediately accretive to annual earnings and the acquisition is consistent with our strategy to grow and diversify our tenant base,” says Getty Realty CEO. Getty Realty Corp. has acquired 66 Shell-branded gasoline station and convenience store properties located in and around the Greater Boston and southern New Hampshire area…
Maverik Plans Monticello Location
New 24-hour location is set to offer an expanded deli and fresh baked goods section. Maverik Inc is planning to build a new 4,500 square foot c-store this spring in Monticello, Utah. Construction should be completed in late summer or early fall, the San Juan Record reported. The new 24 hour store is planned for…
Looking Good in the Neighborhood
A clean, consistent, upscale image and outstanding service isn’t enough to distinguish your brand anymore—it’s the bare minimum to stay competitive. By Jim Callahan. It’s February and I’m not quite sure about the official name for this dismal season, but this much is certain: I prefer the dog days of summer. This winter has seen…
Scoring Sales with Superior Sanitation
While a tidy restroom is crucial, c-store cleanliness starts with a well-kept forecourt, a quality store design and a dedicated staff that understands your expectations. by, Erin Rigik, associate editor Think your c-store and restrooms are clean enough? You might want to triple check your sanitation standards, especially if your chain is pushing foodservice. According…
Irving Oil Welcomes New Retailer To Its Team
“We are pleased to partner with family-owned businesses as we grow the Irving brand across Rhode Island and New England,” said Irving Oil spokesperson. An Irving filling station located at 1325 Wampanoag Trail in Riverside, R.I., has a new owner: Peter Vaserman, who recently renovated the location and plans to make additional upgrades in the…
NOCO Express Benefits From Xenergy Promotion
The New York retailer reports more than a 50% increase in Xenergy sales during 2010 promotion. NOCO Express, a convenience store chain with 34 locations in New York, and XYIENCE ended 2010 on a successful note: a 58% increase in sales for Xenergy, XYIENCE’s sugar and calorie-free energy drink brand. The sales spike resulted from…