Buc-ee’s continues to expand into new states with plans to invest $50 million into its first-ever Mississippi store. The 80,000 square foot business will be part of the development of 185-acres of undeveloped land in Harris County, according to WLOX News in Biloxi, Miss. The outpost continues Buc-ee’s multi-state expansion across the South, joining two…
GPM Refreshing Fountain Offering in 260 Stores
Multi-state convenience store chain GPM Investments is refreshing its fountain assortment in 260 stores across its more than 3,000 locations. As part of the initiative, GPM will also update all decals across fountain valves and run diagnostics on existing fountain systems. Using the latest IRI data, GPM will implement three new regional planograms, each reflecting…
Summer Flavors Heat Up Cold Vault Sales
Summer has arrived, and with it fruity and tropical beverage flavors to help customers celebrate the return to life as usual after a year of the COVID-19 pandemic. De Lone Wilson, president of Cubby’s convenience stores with 37 locations in Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota, knows what varieties of ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages his customers are…
Study: Pandemic Has More Coffee Brewing
The pandemic has driven more home brewing and coffee consumption, as well as greater regard for coffee quality in taste and freshness, according to a study by Hamburg, Germany-based coffeehouse operator and retailer Tchibo. The “Coffee Consumption Survey” examined consumers’ habits, the impacts of COVID-19 and preferences related to coffee consumption. Tchibo’s survey was conducted…
New Merch Joins White Castle 100th Birthday Celebration
In honor of its 100th birthday this year, White Castle is ramping up its brand visibility with fun new merchandise made in partnership with other well-known and popular brands. It’s White Castle’s boldest step yet into co-branded activations that really dive into its history and culture. White Castle, a fast-food and retail pioneer, has long…
Electrum, The Coupon Bureau Set Sights on Digital C-Store Savings
C-store loyalty services provider Electrum Holdings has partnered with digital coupon industry group The Coupon Bureau to bring universal digital coupons to the convenience space. By combining universal, single-use coupons through The Coupon Bureau’s AI (8112) coupon format and Electrum’s technology and loyalty expertise, the partnership paves the way for consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers…
Rapid Refill/Garrett’s Family Market Set for 24/7 Day
Plymouth, Mass.-based Rapid Refill/Garrett’s Family Market is celebrating hometown heroes and joining other convenience retailers and suppliers across the country to celebrate 24/7 Day. Held every July 24, 24/7 Day recognizes first responders, medical personnel and Red Cross volunteers who work around the clock to serve their communities 24 hours per day, seven days per…
Love’s Opens New Michigan Location
Oklahoma City-based Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Alamo, Mich., thanks to a travel stop that opened Thursday, July 1, just in time for the Independence Day weekend. The store, located at 7900 Adobe Road, just off U.S. Highway 131, adds 59 truck parking spaces and 68 car parking spaces to Kalamazoo County.…
Parkland Buys 174 Stores From Crevier Group
Canadian major fuel marketer and convenience store operator Parkland Corp. has purchased the retail c-stores of family-owned energy and lubricant distributor Crevier Group. The agreement covers Crevier’s network which includes 174 service stations – 138 retailer-owners and 36 corporate stations – as well as the wholesale activities to commercial, industrial and reseller customers. “This acquisition…
What Kind of Deli Program is Right for Your Stores?
Renowned character Clark Griswold may not have held gas station sandwiches in high regard, but a lot has changed since he declared, “I’m so hungry I could eat a sandwich from a gas station,” in the 1983 movie “National Lampoon’s Vacation.” Some 38 years later, many convenience stores are now held in high regard as…