CITGO partners recently sponsored a gala in honor of local resident Jane Vanden Heuvel, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2011. CITGO Marketer Garrow Oil Corp. and CITGO Petroleum Corp. recently sponsored the inaugural Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Toast to Life Gala, raising $40,000 to fund ALS research. The event honored Jane Vanden Heuvel of Little…
OnCue Express Raises Big Money for St. Jude
Oklahoma c-store has raised almost $1 million for St. Jude since 2006. OnCue Express recently surpassed its goal to raise $200,000 during the 23rd annual St. Jude Halloween Pinup promotion to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. During the month-long promotion, consumers joined the fight and donated $1 or more for a personalized Halloween-themed…
Rutter’s Earns 2014 Commercial Recycling Award
Known for its ecological initiatives, Rutter’s Farm Stores has recycled 400 pounds of fryer grease and 17 tons of cardboard at one store. Rutter’s Farm Store in Mechanicsburg, PA has been named the recipient of the 2014 Commercial Recycling Award given by the Mechanicsburg Borough Council in recognition of the company’s recycling practices. Since…
“Vape” Chosen as Word of the Year
Vape is part of the English language and a popular word at that, according to the Oxford English Dictionary. The Oxford English Dictionary has selected “vape” as its word of the year. The dictionary defines vape as a verb meaning “to inhale and exhale the vapor produced by an electronic cigarette or similar device. “A…
Vaping Group Derides Wisconsin Ban
Council looks to ban vaping in all locations in the Madison where smoking tobacco is banned. Today, the American Vaping Association, a leading advocate for the benefits of vapor products such as electronic cigarettes, reacted to the introduction of an ordinance by members of the Madison City Council that would ban vaping in all…
Longtime C-Store Veteran Joins Kalibrate
Gregg Budoi was CEO and president of EZ Energy when it was sold to 7-Eleven two years ago. Former EZ Energy Inc. co-founder Gregg Budoi has joined the executive management team of global fuel retail provider Kalibrate as chief financial officer (CFO) and executive vice president. After launching EZ Energy in 2008, Budoi built the business to a chain…
Turkey Hill Launches Limited-Edition Ice Cream
Introduced Nov. 15, the nutty concoction is exclusively available at Turkey Hill Minit Markets. Turkey Hill Minit Markets is getting into the holiday spirit alit early with Turkey Hill Butter Almond All Natural Ice Cream, a limited batch flavor launching exclusively at Turkey Hill Minit Markets starting Saturday. Like all Turkey Hill All Natural Recipe…
New Corner Store Opens in Round Rock, Texas
CST Brands continues to up its store count in Texas as well as other parts of the U.S. Though CST Brands Inc. is expanding its corporate footprint at a fast clip, the parent of company of Corner Store convenience stores, still celebrates store openings big time in its home state of Texas. Corner Store recently held the grand opening celebration…
U-Stop Convenience Shops Adds Mobile Platform
U-Stop now has the ability to reach customers through a branded mobile app, individual store web pages and social media. U-Stop Convenience Shops, a convenience store chain based in Lincoln, Neb., launched their new website and mobile apps with OpenStore by Gasbuddy today. After integrating OpenStore, a complete digital marketing solution provider, U-Stop now has the ability…
MAPCO Announces Thanksgiving Promotion
Lucky commuters in Hendersonville and Franklin, Tenn., will enjoy $1 off per gallon of gas Nov. 22-23. By Erin Rigik, Senior Editor Holiday travel isn’t easy, just ask the two million Tennesseans—as reported by AAA—who drove last year to spend time with friends and family. This year, MAPCO and PayPal are teaming up…