The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for the convenience industry, but the difficulties have been compounded by legislation that, in some cases, pays prospective workers more money to stay home than they would receive from working. In fact, convenience store operators I’ve spoken with confirm that enhanced federal unemployment benefits are contributing to the labor…
Pilot Co. Renews ‘Trucker Salute’ Promotion to Reward Professional Drivers
Pilot Co. will be saluting professional truck drivers in honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 12-18, for the entire month of September. To show gratitude to the men and women that keep North America moving, Pilot Co. is encouraging everyone to join in bringing back the “Trucker Salute” and will be rewarding professional…
Love’s Celebrates Professional Drivers With Monthlong Giveaways
Love’s Travel Stops is celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week throughout all of September by awarding points to My Love Rewards members. The company is giving away a record-breaking 14 million My Love Rewards points during the month, including hundreds of daily winners and a 1-million-point winner at the end of the month. My Love…
Labor Day Gas Prices Still Up, But Hint at Fall Decline
To close out a summer driving season that will inevitably have had the highest average gas prices since the summer of 2014, Labor Day weekend prices at the pump are expected to be the highest in seven years at $3.11 per gallon, according to GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform providing North American drivers with…
Wawa Reaches Settlement in Data Breach Suit
Wawa and a group of consumers have reached a settlement of litigation stemming from the data security incident Wawa previously announced in December of 2019. The agreement, which is subject to Court approval, resolves all customer claims related to that data security incident, which resulted from malware being discovered on Wawa payment processing servers. The…
7-Eleven Opens First Store in Cambodia
7-Eleven opens its first Cambodian store on Monday, Aug. 30, in Phnom Penh, the country’s capital. Residents and tourists alike now can enjoy the company’s unique style of convenience, signature food and drinks, as well as products and delicacies especially created to appeal to the local market. CP ALL Cambodia Co. holds a master franchise…
7-Eleven Recruits Influencer Team With Social Media Contest
7-Eleven is drafting three social media-savvy customers to join its squad of football superfans. Led by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, pro football wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and sportscaster Erin Andrews, the 7-Eleven Superfan Influencer Team will “Take It To Eleven” all season long as they cheer on their favorite teams. To be considered for…
C-Store Opportunity: Pet CBD
The pet CBD products market is set to achieve $561 million in sales in 2021, up 30% from 2020, and is expected to reach $1.1 billion in 2026, representing a 15% compound annual growth rate. This was one of the best-performing product types in 2020, aided by national pet chains Petco and PetSmart starting to…
Stinker Launches Rewards/Gamification Loyalty Program
Stinker and Liquid Barcodes announced the launch and rollout of Stinker’s latest Rewards and Gamification loyalty program, which is simple, fun and engaging for consumers. With a total of 103 convenience stores across Idaho, Colorado and Wyoming the new app-based loyalty program features an easy and engaging way for customers to earn digital stamps every…
Wawa Offers Chance to Win #WawaRun Swag
Wawa announced a social media sweepstakes giving fans the chance to win branded #WawaRun swag to celebrate the last days of summer. Customers have the chance to win a variety of merchandise that would be useful on final summer road trips, including custom tents, coolers and cameras. As the featured giveaway of the #WawaRun Gear…