Recognized at HLA Fall Buying Show. Inter-Continental Trading (ICT) attended Harold Levinson Associates (HLA) Fall Buying Show in New York on Nov. 7 to accept the New Vendor of the Year Award. HLA is one of the largest full line convenience store distributors in the country. Robert Dwyer, inside sales manager, was extremely honored to…
Bottoming Action for Gasoline Futures?
By Brian L. Milne, Energy Editor, Schneider Electric The nearest delivered gasoline futures contract—reformulated blendstock for oxygenate blending, fell below $2.50 gallon in trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange for the first time since 2011, trading at a $2.4945 23-month low Nov. 7. The contract, which has technical support at the $2.4440 gallon November…
Alon Launches Fall Fundraiser To Benefit USO
Stores to offer free coffee and Big Gulp drinks for all veterans and activity duty service members on Veterans Day on Nov. 11. Alon Brands, the Dallas-based supplier and marketer of ALON fuels and largest 7-Eleven licensee in North America, announced the launch of its fall fundraising campaign for the United Service Organization (USO). Throughout…
Bolla Conquers the Big Apple
In a market that has traditionally been difficult for c-stores, Bolla Oil is thriving with an upscale new store design, a strong foodservice program and an impressive real estate portfolio. By John Lofstock, Editor. Surviving in New York’s cutthroat retail environment is difficult. But for Harry Singh (pictured above), failing to succeed was never an…
Enmark Names Carroll Director of Real Estate
Enmark Stations Inc. has announced that Doug Carroll has joined the company as director of real estate. In his new role, Carroll manages the company’s real estate strategy, including site selection and acquisition of Enmark-owned real estate, and oversees the existing real estate portfolio, disposition and re-position of surplus property. Carroll has held various roles…
SFATA Members And Policy Makers Talk E-Cigarettes
“Our very first Washington, DC ‘fly-in’ was a strong success for all who attended,” says executive director of SFATA. Representatives of 24 electronic cigarette manufacturers, distributors, and retailers traveled to the nation’s capital Nov. 4-5 to take part in The Smoke Free Alternatives Trade Association (SFATA) “Day on the Hill” to advocate for the booming…
Corner Store Salutes Military With Free Beverage on Veterans Day
“Our Team Members have strong relationships with our customers and are excited to honor those who have served our country and community,” says CEO of CST Brands. In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, Corner Stores across the U.S. are saluting military members and veterans by giving away any size Cibolo Mountain coffee or…
Sunoco Gives Away Eight Years’ Worth of Free Gas
New York’s Lisa Chapman wins Sunoco’s “Free Fuel 5000.” Sunoco has announced that Lisa Chapman of Jordan, N.Y., is the winner of its 2013 Free Fuel 5000 promotion. Chapman won 5,000 gallons of high-quality Sunoco fuel as the grand-prize recipient. The loyal Sunoco customer certainly did her part to earn the prize. Working in the…
Susser Reports Third Quarter 2013 Results
Reports 8.8% increase in gallons sold and 10 new Stripes stores. Susser Petroleum Partners LP (SUSP), a wholesale distributor of motor fuels, reported financial and operating results for its 2013 third quarter, representing the three months ended Sept. 30, 2013. Net income for the quarter was $9.6 million, or $0.43 per diluted unit. Adjusted EBITDA…
XYIENCE To Sponsor Wheelchair Tennis Event
Event set for Nov. 23-24, 2013 at the Darling Tennis Center in Las Vegas. XYIENCE Xenergy, the official energy drink of the UFC, has announced its sponsorship of the 4th edition of the Las Vegas Wheelchair Open. The newly named Las Vegas Xenergy Open will bring together some 40 tennis players, ranging in age from…