At the groundbreaking of the Des Moines Social Club’s new home at a former firehouse in downtown Des Moines on Tuesday, Kyle J. and Sharon Krause presented the organization with a $350,000 gift on behalf of Kum & Go. Announced in December 2012, the gift will help to preserve and renovate the space, which is…
Kum & Go Associate Honored for Military Support
Kum & Go District Supervisor Blaine Corlette has been awarded the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award for recognition of his support of a fellow Kum & Go associate serving in the Army National Guard. “Blaine’s dedication echoes our company-wide commitment to men and women in uniform,” said , Kum &…
Kum & Go Pledges Over $100,000 To Toys For Tots
Hot drink fall promotion to benefit underprivileged children during the holiday season. Giving back has never been so easy, or delicious. Through the new “Drink good. Do good.” campaign at Kum & Go convenience stores, coffee and cappuccino lovers can help buy toys for underprivileged children just by purchasing their favorite warm beverage. Kum…
Kansas Jury: Hot Fuel Not Deceptive
Numerous class-action lawsuits have been filed across the U.S. in 26 states, the District of Columbia and Guam, alleging oil companies and fuel retailers improperly profited from the sale of hot fuel. In a victory for QuikTrip, 7-Eleven and Kum & Go—three c-store retailers in a “hot fuel” lawsuit—a federal jury in Kansas City, Kan.…
Casey’s Enters North Dakota
Kum & Go divests 22 sites to Casey’s General Stores. Casey’s General Stores is officially moving into the North Dakota market as it acquires 22 stores from Kum & Go. The stores are located in Iowa (19), Missouri (2) and North Dakota (1). “These stores are an excellent fit to our existing store base and…
Food Sales Make Up For High Gas Prices In Today’s C-Store Market
“Food is the future of (the c-store) industry,” says Jeff Lenard, NACS vice president to The Gazette, an Eastern Iowa newspaper. Food sales accounted for 16.9% of a record $195 billion of in-store sales at convenience stores in 2011, according to the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), which means many c-store chains have been…
Kum & Go Recognized For Sustainability
Being a family-owned company makes it easier to act in an environmentally responsible manner, says manager of sustainability for Kum & Go. Kum & Go LLC was recently recognized by Metro Waste Authority as the large business winner of its annual Environmental Impact Awards, Business Record Online reported. The c-store chain is among an increasing…
Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Law
“The Court’s decision to keep in place employer mandates will place significant burdens on nearly 40% of our industry and put these businesses at a substantial competitive disadvantage,” says NACS chairman. The Supreme Court upheld President Barack Obama’s 2010 health care law Thursday, June 28, 2012, MSNBC Online reported. The ruling allows the government to…
Kum & Go Names New Senior VP of Marketing
Experienced marketing professional joins Kum & Go’s senior management team. David Miller has been named Kum & Go’s new senior vice president of marketing. In his role as senior vice president of marketing, Miller is responsible for providing executive leadership and management of Kum & Go’s marketing organization, which includes: Category Management, Communications, Food Service…
Kum & Go’s Krause Honored
Krause recognized with 2012 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award in retail and consumer products category. Kyle Krause, president and CEO of Kum & Go convenience stores, has been recognized as a winner in the 2012 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year program. Krause was recognized in the Retail and Consumer Products…