Company makes amends with donation. After an investigation over pricing fraud, Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning revealed that Wagner-Mentzer will change its advertising practices and give $20,000 to the community of North Platte. Bruning investigated three of the company’s stations in August for allegedly using deceptive trade practices. The stations were accused of attracting customers…
rutters renovates pennsylvania ywca
Newly remodeled office to be named after the chain. Rutter’s has donated $150,000 to the YWCA of Hanover, Pa., which will use the funds to renovate the building that houses its Junior Quantum Opportunities program. In recognition of Rutter’s donation, the building will be renamed Rutter’s Hall. “These much-needed improvements will create a better learning…
7eleven customer gets animated
Grand-prize winner to be drawn into upcoming episode of The Simpsons. As the grand-prize winner of 7-Eleven’s “Get Animated” online contest, part of the company’s campaign in July heralding The Simpsons Movie, Cheryl Yex of West Newton, Pa., is getting a taste of Simpson stardom by being animated on an upcoming episode. Yex enjoyed a…
new blood for susser holdings
Alvin New expected to succeed current CEO Smith. Susser Holdings Corp. has revealed that that Roger Smith, executive vice president of Susser Holdings and CEO of the company’s retail operations, will resign upon the completion of Susser’s pending acquisition of Town & Country Food Stores. Alvin New, current CEO of Town & Country is expected…
circle ks 2 million treatment
New upscale store opened in Arizona. Circle K has bumped things up to a new level with the opening of its new store in Peoria, Ariz. The new store is located along Lake Pleasant, a popular recreation spot in the area, according to the Arizona Republic. Costing more than $2 million, the store features 20…
fresheasy announces opening date
Six California locations set to open in early November. The long-awaited, much-talked about debut is on its way. This week, Tesco announced a Nov. 8 opening for its first six Southern California locations of Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, according to the Press Enterprise. Stores set to open that day are at Florida and Lyon…
Village Pantry gets the Next Door Store
Chain adds 33 Michigan and Indiana stores to its total. Village Pantry Inc. has acquired the business of Imperial Co. Inc. and its 33 Next Door Store locations in Michigan and Indiana. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Next Door Store sells premium branded fuel, convenience products, runs quick-serve restaurants, car washes and other…
a 50year heritage
New Jersey dairy and c-store chain celebrates half a century of service. On Oct. 10, 1957, Heritage’s Dairy Stores opened its first location after converting a hoagie shop into a c-store. Now, 50 years later, the chain is still going strong as one of a popular stop for shoppers in the New Jersey area. Thorofare,…
retailer on hunger strike loses store
Court gives Shell control of unit after Shahbazi failed to pay taxes, violated court orders. Who needs to listen to a court ruling when you can just starve yourself? That’s what Marina, Calif. Shell retailer Mehdi Shahbazi thought. The franchisee went to court with Shell as early as September 2000, when he claimed that the…
conocophillips honors vietnam veterans
Company donates $2 million to new memorial. ConocoPhillips has pledged $2 million to help fund the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Center, an educational facility being built on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The donation puts the Memorial Fund at around $14 million in pledges for the Center, which is estimated to cost between $75 million…