Parker’s — CStore Decisions’ 2020 Chain of the Year — recently hired three new team members to support the company’s growth and continued expansion across coastal Georgia and South Carolina. New hires at Parker’s include accomplished professionals Debra Boyette, Lauren Hermansen and Paul Hermansen. Debra Boyette serves as the new food and beverage manager at…
Consumers Encourage Retailers to ‘Go Green’
According to the latest research from Retail Insight, U.S. shoppers feel chains should go further with sustainable retailing, It is estimated that the U.S. sustainability market reached $150 billion in sales last year, according to Nielsen, as more consumers opt to ‘go green’. Indeed, original research of over 1,000 U.S. shoppers by Retail Insight showed…
EG Group Opens New Florida Cumberland Farms Location
EG Group announced its newest Cumberland Farms at 1990 Viera Blvd. in Rockledge, Fla., which opened Feb. 15. The brand-new Cumberland Farms convenience store features the company’s most updated design, equipment and food menu. The new location, spanning 8,191 square feet, will include 16 fueling stations across eight islands, 56 parking spaces, and the brand’s…
Sheetz Moves to Power 70% of Pennsylvania Operations With Renewable Energy
Sheetz recently announced a long-term renewable supply agreement with Constellation, a supplier of clean energy solutions, to power nearly 70% of its Pennsylvania facilities with renewable energy. Backed by Sheetz’s commitment, Constellation has entered into separate long-term power purchase agreements to procure a total of 55 megawatts of renewable energy. The solar projects, which will…
QuickChek Opens First Location in Its Hometown
QuickChek, for the first time ever, opened a new store in its hometown of Readington Township, N.J. The 5,496–square-foot store with fuel opened on Feb. 1 at 3483 Route 22 E. at the intersection of County Line Road. The new store is four miles from the company’s headquarters and support center, which is also in…
Altenergy Rebranded as Tiger Solar
Altenergy has recently unveiled a new name and brand identity — Tiger Solar. Since Altenergy began designing and installing clean energy solutions in 2005, the company has grown exponentially — employing 50 solar experts across four states and five branches, completing 1,700 high-quality projects, and producing 21 megawatts of PV capacity. The new name, Tiger…
Love’s Travel Stops Opens Ohio and New Mexico Locations
Love’s Travel Stops recently opened two new locations, one in North Canton, Ohio, and another in Santa Teresa, N.M. The stores combined add over 150 truck parking spaces and 150 jobs to the communities they’re located in. “We’re excited to offer the services and amenities Love’s is known for at our 21st location in Ohio…
Marathon Petroleum Sets 2030 Goal to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) has announced its plan to reduce absolute Scope 3 – Category 11 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 15% below 2019 levels as a 2030 target. The new Scope 3 target further enhances MPC’s GHG disclosures, which include reporting aligned with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (since 2017), Scope 1…
The 2022 Foodservice Report
“The days of smokes and Cokes are coming to an end,” said Jon Siron, foodservice director for Gier Oil Co., with more than 50 Eagle Stop stores in Missouri. “C-stores are finally understanding that they aren’t just gas stations that sell food; they’re restaurants that sell gas.” For West Des Moines, Iowa-based Kum & Go,…
ACE Makes Staff Changes for 2022
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) announced staff changes at the organization’s office in Sioux Falls, S.D. These changes include the hiring of Ashley Borchert, former digital marketing and social media intern at Midcontinent Communications, to serve as communications manager, and the shifting of Ron Lamberty’s role from senior vice president and market development director…