Walter Kalil of Newburyport, Mass., wins free fuel thanks to the Irving Rewards gas savings program. Walter Kalil of Newburyport, Mass., has won free gas for a year thanks to Irving Oil. Kalil is one of six New England residents who will receive $2,100 worth of Irving gas cards for participating in the Irving…
Meijer and Quiznos Partner
Meijer’s Michigan locations to feature Quiznos. Meijer, a Great Lakes region supercenter chain and grocery retailer based in Michigan, and Quiznos, a quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain and pioneer of the toasted sandwich, have partnered to open Quiznos restaurants inside Meijer locations. The relationship between Quiznos and Meijer is the most recent in a series of…
Sheetz Opens Mansfield Store
Customers are known to line up as early at 4:30a.m. in anticipation of a new Sheetz store opening for a chance to win Sheetz Z-cards. Sheetz is opening a new store in Mansfield, Pa., today, Thursday, Sept. 29., at 85 West Wellsboro Street. Doors officially open to customers this morning at 11 a.m. Excitement for…
Convenience Store Chains Celebrate CofFREE Day
Some c-stores are offering free hot dispensed beverages and other coffee deals on National Coffee Day. Thorntons, Kangaroo Express and 7-Eleven are among the c-store chains participating in National Coffee Day, today, Sept. 29. To celebrate CofFREE Day, Thorntons is offering a free coffee, cappuccino, or hot chocolate to every customer who visits a…
High’s Debuts Proprietary Fuel Brand
Maryland chain also unveils a prototype convenience store brand as it prepares for the future with a focus on energy efficiency, foodservice and market expansion. By Erin Rigik, Associate Editor High’s of Baltimore is taking its convenience store and gas station business to the next level rolling out a new proprietary fuel brand—called High’s BTG—along…
Raising the Bar on Auto Accessories
A blown head gasket can mean the end of the road for many older vehicles. With a repair ticket of $2,500 or more for car owners, fixing a head gasket often costs more than the car is worth or than its owner can afford. But now Bar’s Leaks has a solution that’s not only affordable,…
Heineken USA Enhances Retail Partner Support
New hires include Nick Lake as senior director, category management, and Monique Acevedo as vice president of innovation. Heineken USA has appointed two new senior leaders. • Nick Lake was appointed as the company’s new senior director, category management, effective Oct. 11. Lake will report to Steve Ward, vice president of national accounts. • Monique…
FDA Seeks Comments on Draft Guidance
FDA has posted a draft guidance to help persons submitting applications for new tobacco products understand the premarket tobacco product application process. The draft guidance addresses questions such as: • Who may submit a new tobacco product application • When to submit a new tobacco product application • What information the FD&C Act requires you…
Winn-Dixie Expands fuelperks! Rewards Program
“By enrolling in this free program, and taking advantage of our many Bonus fuelperks! Rewards items inside the stores, our guests will be thrilled by how much they will save at the pump,” says Winn-Dixie spokesperson. Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. is expanding the fuelperks! Rewards Program throughout central Florida. This expansion will include 62 Winn-Dixie…
7-Eleven And FuelQuest Expand Relationship
“We consider FuelQuest a strategic partner and critical to the continued growth of our business,” says 7-Eleven spokesperson. 7-Eleven Inc. and FuelQuest Inc., an on-demand software and services company for the global downstream energy industry, have announced a new five-year agreement. Under this agreement, 7-Eleven will continue to use FuelQuest Fuel Management System (FMS) to…