In a tough economy, c-store operators are adding more services to entice customers to their stores. Alice Williams, owner of Alice’s 66 Gas N Snacks 2 Go, recently added U-Haul truck and trailer rentals to her convenience store and full-service gas station. The new service will appeal to families needing moving services.…
QuikTrip Plans for the Future
Tulsa, Okla.-based QuikTrip, already spanning nine markets with 500 locations, has its eye on expansion and is planning to test a larger c-store design, the Tulsa World reported. “We want to be the best at everything we do. Otherwise, we don’t want to play,” QuikTrip CEO Chet Cadieux said in a recent speech…
Domo Dominates 7-11 This Fall
Domo, the fuzzy brown creature from Japan with a trademark enigmatic open-mouth expression, is taking 7-Eleven stores by storm this fall. From collectible Slurpee cups filled with Fuji Frost by Fanta, and flocked Slurpee character straws to Big Bite hot dog containers, coffee cups and even an exclusive Domo Attack! Energy drink, Domo…
Hess Presents Charity Checks
Hess Corporation donated $100,00 to two charities this weekend as part of its Home Run Campaign, which kicked off on Boston Red Sox’ home opening day. On Sunday, Oct. 4, Aric Morrison, a Hess Retail regional director, presented the two $50,000 checks before the game-one to the Jimmy Fund through the Red Sox…
Suncor Energy Doubles Ethanol Production Capacity
Suncor Energy is resuming the expansion of its St. Clair Ethanol Plant near Sarnia, Ontario. The $120 million construction project, expected to be completed in late 2010 or early 2011, will double the plant’s current ethanol production capacity from 200 to 400 million litres per year. “This is great news for Suncor, for Southern Ontario…
Kum & Go Opens New Store in Mead, Colo.
Kum & Go L.C. has opened a new store in Mead, Colo. The 3,400-square-foot store took only 95 days to construct and is located at Interstate 25 and Highway 66 in Mead. “We’re excited to offer a brand new store to the residents of Mead,” said Kyle Krause, president and CEO of…
Retail Gasoline Price Downturn Stalled by Supply Surprise
Brian L. Milne, Refined Fuels Editor, Telvent DTN Wholesale gasoline costs in most major metropolitan markets across the U.S. stalled an extended seasonal price decline in early October following an unexpected drawdown in the nation’s inventory of gasoline, catching the market flatfooted, and driving a better than 6 percent increase in market pricing. …
CITGO Awards Latest Fueling Good Prize
Jennifer Frances, founder of Bess the Book Bus, is the latest winner of a year’s supply of fuel in the Fueling Good program presented by CITGO Petroleum Corp. Based in Tampa, Fla., Bess the Book Bus is a mobile literacy program which provides free books and reading programs to underprivileged children across the community.…
Dunkin’ Donuts To Bid Farewell To President
Dunkin’ Donuts’ president and chief brand officer, William Kussell, is leaving the company at year’s end. Dunkin’ Brands CEO Nigel Travis will also assume the role of Dunkin’ Donuts president. “In the 15 years since Will joined Dunkin’ Donuts, the company has grown from a regional donut chain with about 3,000 stores…
Save-A-Lot Fights Breast Cancer
Save-A-Lot food stores is joining the fight against breast cancer by partnering with Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world’s largest breast cancer advocacy organization, for the remainder of 2009. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Save-A-Lot food stores will unveil a “pinked out” version of their No. 60 Save-A-Lot…