TA Participates in Wreaths Across America Day
WESTLAKE, Ohio --TravelCenters of America LLC, operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, participated in the Wreaths Across America (WAA) annual wreath-laying ceremony....
View Article$1.99 Club Growing
GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- Retailers in 13 states are now selling gas for $1.99 or less per gallon, according to consumer fuel-price website GasBuddy.com.The "$1.99 Club," which numbered three states only a...
View ArticleAnother Boost for In-Home Soda Brewing
WATERBURY, Vt. -- Keurig Green Mountain Inc. moved its investment into the at-home, single-serve beverage market deeper this month with its acquisition of Bevyz, an at-home drink-maker that "places a...
View Article7-Eleven Unwraps 11 Last-Minute Gift Ideas, 7 Solutions
DALLAS -- 7-Eleven Inc. said that with 6% of shoppers waiting until the last minute to do their holiday shopping, 7-Eleven convenience stores are, as usual, ready to meet the needs of these busy...
View ArticleReynolds American, Lorillard Schedule Merger Votes
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Reynolds American Inc. and Lorillard Inc. have announced the date of special shareholder meetings to vote on their planned $25-billion merger, according to a regulatory filing...
View ArticleSpirit Chooses CORD as Preferred ATM Provider
NEW HOPE, Pa. -- Spirit Petroleum has endorsed CORD Financial Services as its preferred ATM provider for Spirit brand licensees. Spirit is a national petroleum brand managed by marketers and owned by...
View ArticleExpress Mart Mourns Loss of Founder & CEO
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. -- Francis "Frank" Borer, 67, of Jamesville, N.Y., passed away at his home on December 5. Borer was the founder and CEO of Petr-All Petroleum Corp. and Express Mart Convenience...
View ArticleQuikTrip, Folds of Honor Lend Names to Race
HAMPTON, Ga. -- Convenience store chain QuikTrip Corp., along with the nonprofit organization Folds of Honor, have been named the title sponsors of the March 1, 2015, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at...
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Top 10 Cybercrime Trends for 2015 (Infographic)
LOUISVILLE, Colo. -- Look for cloud-based businesses to get more aggressive around data security, with retailers following close behind, according to a data-security specialist who just came out with a...
View ArticleMass. OKs Hold-Open Clips at Self-Service Stations
BOSTON -- Beginning January 1, hold-open clips--those notches on the gasoline nozzle that keep the gas flowing without squeezing the trigger--will be allowed on self-serve gas pumps in the Bay State...
View ArticleTim Hortons, Burger King Now Restaurant Brands International
OAKVILLE, Ontario -- Restaurant Brands International Inc. has completed a transaction with Tim Hortons Inc. and Burger King Worldwide Inc. that creates Restaurant Brands International, a new global...
View ArticleUncle Si's Iced Tea Now in 6-Packs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- What's better than a bottle of Uncle Si's Iced Tea? A 6-pack! Chinook USA and Duck Commander Family Foods are introducing shrink-wrapped 6-packs for each of the four flavors of Uncle...
View ArticleTeens Using E-Cigs More Than Tobacco Cigarettes: Study
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- In 2014, more teens used electronic cigarettes than traditional, tobacco cigarettes or any other tobacco product, according to the University of Michigan's Monitoring the Future...
View ArticleVerge Retail & Electrum Partner for C-Store Loyalty
HENDERSON, N.C. & LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Verge Retail and Electrum Corp. have partnered with the goal of enhancing the technology and marketing capabilities of customer loyalty programs for convenience...
View ArticleOil, C-Store Vet Rhodes Dies
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Former longtime oil and convenience store veteran and Cape Girardeau, Mo., mayor F.E. "Gene" Rhodes died on December 15. He was 88 years old.Rhodes was president and owner of the...
View ArticleThe Gas-Tax Road to Good Intentions
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. -- Many states are adjusting their fuel sales taxes or considering new ones as infrastructure improvements loom. Here's what's happening in several states.North Carolina. North...
View ArticleSnack-Savvy Millennials Driving 'Wellness Culture'
ROCKVILLE, Md. -- With proactive wellness and proper nutrition among leading consumer dietary trends, functional foods are emerging as an increasingly important part of the U.S. food retail landscape....
View ArticleIndustry Helping Out With Tire Safety Initiative
WASHINGTON -- The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), Exxon Mobil Corp. and BP have signed on to support the Obama administration's new tire safety initiative.Collaborating with tire...
View ArticleNew Additions to Simply Juice Line
APOPKA, Fla. -- The makers of Simply Orange and Simply Lemonade are giving fans an all-new way to enjoy a refreshing taste experience.Simply Juice Drinks, a premium line of all-natural,...
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Bakery Snacks Recover on Hostess' Comeback
Newsletter: CSP Daily NewsA year ago, Hostess Brands, then recently bought out of bankruptcy, was just launching what it called "the sweetest comeback ... ever." Turns out the boast may not have...
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