Of the c-store sites and attached petrol station forecourts Asda acquired from the Co-op Group last year, it has plans to convert 116 of them to its Asda Express convenience brand. Asda officially launched the program, and 11 sites are the first to undergo the rebrand, with the remaining 105 sites due to be converted…
Couche-Tard Announces Five-Year Plan
During its Analyst and Investor Conference, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. announced its 10 for the Win five-year strategic plan. Having successfully met its previous Double Again strategic plan, Couche-Tard anticipates exciting growth in the next five years, through both organic and inorganic initiatives. “It is with great pride that we announced our new 10 for the…
SQRL Acquires Over 200 Stores
SQRL has acquired 210 new stores throughout the United States. The addition of the 210 stations to SQRL’s portfolio marks a significant milestone for the company, bringing the total number of stations to more than 350 across 14 states — Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and…
QuickChek Sues Zoning Board, Seeks Reconsideration of Proposal
QuickChek has officially filed suit against the Edison Zoning Board of Adjustment following the denial of part of the chain’s proposal to build a new c-store in the city, reported MyCentralJersey.com. Earlier this year, the zoning board voted 5-2 against QuickChek and denied the use variance required for the full location, meaning the chain would…
Cheyenne International Names New Regional Sales Manager
Cheyenne International has announced the appointment of Victor Blanco as its new regional sales manager. Blanco has 30 years of CPG experience, and in that time, he has developed excellent skills and knowledge of the distribution and convenience store channels, the company noted. Having held several management positions within other tobacco companies, Blanco has a…
Casey’s Named ‘The Official Pizza and Beer Headquarters’
Casey’s has officially secured a trademark that names the chain as The Official Pizza and Beer Headquarters. While Casey’s is undoubtedly the third-largest c-store chain in the U.S., it has long claimed status as the country’s fifth-largest pizza chain. With the new trademark, Casey’s is certified as a one-stop-shop for handmade pizza and cold beer. According…
RATIONAL USA Appoints New Sales Directors
RATIONAL USA has announced two promotions within its company, both effective now. The new appointments include: Bill Roller to sales director, south. Roller previously served as regional sales manager for Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri and southern Illinois. Jon Bero to sales director, west. Bero previously served as regional sales manager for Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana,…
Love’s Improves Customer Offerings
Love’s Travel Stops announced it has completed the acquisition of Oklahoma City-based TVC Pro-Driver, a trusted motor club and commercial driver’s license (CDL) protection subscription service with more than 35 years of experience assisting individual drivers and fleets in reducing or dismissing fines, preventing downtime for court and protecting compliance, safety and accountability (CSA) scores.…
Royston Group Launches New Branding and Logo
Royston Group announced the launch of its new branding at the NACS Show in Atlanta. Frank Callis, Royston Group president and CEO, said, “It’s crucial that our visual identity reflects our values, vision and the exceptional work we do together. Our new branding and color palette have been carefully crafted to represent this evolution.” Drawing…
McLane Unveils New Pizza Brand and Expands Fresh Team
McLane announced the name and branding for its new proprietary pizza program made for convenience stores at the NACS Show: Prendisimo. The reveal comes after McLane announced McLane Fresh, an expansion of its foodservice and retail program, at the McLane Engage trade show in August. Prendisimo, which translates to “take away” in Italian, is the latest in the…