MAPCO Express looks to improve quality of hires and employee retention with the PeopleAnswers HR solution. MAPCO Express and PeopleAnswers have signed a three-year software licensing agreement where the convenience store chain will use the PeopleAnswers HR solution to assist in selecting and hiring corporate positions and store-level staff. “When customers visit a MAPCO store,…
JTI U.S.A. Names New Director of Portfolio, Brand & Trade Strategy
“I know Christopher will continue to challenge the status quo with clear strategies for growth and improvement of JTI U.S.A. brands,” says JTI U.S.A. general manager. JT International U.S.A. (JTI U.S.A.) has appointed Christopher Mitchell as director of the portfolio, brand & trade strategy pillar in the consumer & trade marketing department. In this role,…
CITGO Awards Hands for Hillcrest Grants
“We look forward to the positive results that the program will generate for the benefit of our neighbors,” says CITGO spokesperson. CITGO Petroleum Corp. and its Corpus Christi refinery have announced the recipients of $500,000 worth of grants under the first year of the company’s Hands for Hillcrest program. The initiative is aimed at supporting…
Gen-Xers Practicing Frugal Ways
Overall consumer sentiment more positive. Generation X, those born after the post World War II baby boomers, generally has a positive outlook on the economy, but that doesn‘t mean they are free spenders. In fact, they are more frugal than baby boomers and seniors, according to SymphonyIRI‘s Q3 2012 MarketPulse, the ongoing survey series that…
Controlling Fuel Volatility
With gasoline prices again soaring, convenience store and petroleum retailers are investing in software solutions that can help them manage the business more effectively. By Howard Riell, Associate Editor. Convenience store operators are feeling the pinch from skyrocketing gas prices, which makes fuel inventory controls even more critical in helping retailers reduce costs and bolster…
Best Petroleum's Richard Salinsky Enshrined into High School Football Hall of Fame
By John Lofstock, Editor It’s been a busy year filled with accolades for venerable industry icon Richard Salinsky. With more than 50 years of experience and dedication to the industry, Salinsky was honored earlier this year with the prestigious Distinguished Marketer Award from SIGMA, the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America (SIGMA). Now, the…
Thorntons Celebrates Humanitarian Day 2012
Through a partnership with Projects With Purpose, Thorntons’ employees volunteer to help Catholic Charities of Louisville and Henryville tornado victims. As part of its ongoing community giving program, Thorntons Inc. employees will be participating in the company’s annual volunteer Humanitarian Day on Sunday, Nov. 11. This year’s focus is two-fold on behalf of both downtown…
Orion Food Systems Honored by Soldier’s Special Request
Orion goes to great lengths to ship pizzas, calzones, Philly Steak Stuffed Baguettes, BBQ Beef Stuffed Baguettes and cheeseburgers to an Air Force base in Afghanistan after receiving a soldier’s request. Of all the recognition and honors Orion Food Systems has received for the last 30 years, none have meant more than the request they…
Wawa Celebrates 20th Anniversary of ESOP
During National Employee Ownership Month, Wawa celebrates 35 years of sharing ownership. Wawa Inc., this month, is celebrating its commitment to employee ownership through a variety of meaningful activities during October’s National Employee Ownership Month. 2012 is a milestone year for Wawa, marking 35 years since it began sharing ownership with its associates and 20…
Fresh-Brewed 7-Election Poll Results
Obama maintains lead in 7-Eleven coffee cup poll, but cup counts shift in some swing states after first debate. There are 14 days left to vote in 7-Election, 7-Eleven’s presidential coffee cup poll. Before the first debate, President Barack Obama had maintained a steady 20-point lead over Republican challenger Mitt Romney, through the first four…