Oreo is proud to continue its partnership with PFLAG National this Pride Month with moving artworks alongside limited-edition OREOiD Pride packs. “This Pride, our mission is to continue the work we’ve done with our partners at PFLAG National by bringing attention to those pivotal conversations one has when they come out to a loved one,”…
Marathon Publishes Annual Reports on Sustainability, Climate Perspectives
Marathon Petroleum Corp. published two annual reports that expand its disclosures in environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters while detailing its approach to sustainability. As the company continues to diversify its portfolio of products and services and grow lower-carbon fuels and energy sources, it is also enhancing its reporting on diversity, equity and inclusion; greenhouse…
C-Store Delivery Platform Lula Closes Seed Funding Round
Philadelphia-based technology company Lula, which transforms convenience stores into last-mile micro-fulfillment centers, recently closed its first round of seed funding to expand its operations at a time when digital order delivery has caught the attention of consumers nationwide. Alongside Exelon Corp., Lula also received investment from SOSV and Plug and Play Ventures, among others. SOSV…
Pair of Acquisitions Will Expand Gopuff’s Market Reach
Gopuff announced a pair of recent acquisitions that will bring it stronger positioning in the delivery and convenience retailing industries as consumers have begun to expect retail service to come to them. Gopuff has entered into an agreement to acquire delivery tech company rideOS as well as Liquor Barn, one of Kentucky’s leading independent chains…
Spinx C-Stores Piloting Self-Checkout
Greenville, S.C.-based fuel and convenience retailer The Spinx Co. has begun piloting a self-checkout program to maximize the roles of team members and to provide increased service to all customers. Spinx is leading the industry in South Carolina’s Upstate region with this new offering and has a goal to rollout self-checkout to all Spinx stores…
Wawa Renews Brewing Collaboration for New Summer Brew
Wawa and 2SP Brewing Co. are continuing the tradition of brewing collaborative limited-edition beers — this time, with a summer twist. Wawa introduced Sunfest Strawberry Lemonade Shandy, a crushable, light-bodied shore beer with a touch of strawberry sweetness and a delightful pucker finish courtesy of Wawa’s fresh lemonade. The new brew comes on the heels…
Fourth of July Travel Expected to Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
AAA estimates more than 47.7 million Americans will take to the nation’s roadways and skies this Fourth of July weekend, July 1-5, as travel volumes are expected to nearly fully recover to pre-pandemic levels. In fact, this will be the second-highest Independence Day travel volume on record, trailing only 2019. Overall, just 2.5% fewer Americans…
Walgreens Offers Merchandise Delivery Through Uber
Walgreens has expanded its collaboration with Uber to offer products directly on the Uber Eats platform to customers across the U.S. Customers can have health and wellness, beauty and personal care, household essentials, over-the-counter medications and more from Walgreens delivered through Uber. The on-demand delivery service is now available from more than 7,800 stores across…
Quicklee’s Taps Buffalo Native for Real Estate Post
Quicklee’s announced its new director of real estate and development is Lou Terragnoli, who brings to the chain’s team years of experience in convenience store real estate development and a head for business. Terragnoli will help Quicklee’s identify and acquire existing convenience store locations in communities throughout the area. In addition to acquisitions, he will…
Wawa Marks Grand Opening of Philly ‘Stadium Store’
Wawa last week celebrated the opening of its newest store in Philadelphia, Wawa’s “Stadium Store,” located at 2600 Penrose Ave., located just over a mile from the South Philadelphia stadium complex. Wawa hosted a special celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 17, featuring VIP customers, local officials and charity partners, and exclusive announcements and interviews…