ARKO Corp.’s GPM Investments has expanded its leadership team and named Richard Guidry in the newly created role of senior vice president of food service. Guidry joins GPM and brings a distinguished track record of over 18 years in the convenience store industry. Immediately prior to joining GPM, Guidry was brand director of food service…
Smoker Friendly Adds Hemper Products to Select Stores
The Cigarette Store LLC (TCS) dba Smoker Friendly has added HARA’s Hemper products, including Quick Hitters, Ultra Thin Cones and a diverse set of novelty glass products to select locations. The collaboration allows more consumers around the country to enhance their smoking experience with Hemper’s convenient and affordable high-quality products. First launched in 1988, the…
Ignite Retail Technology Partners With Pinnacle
Ignite Retail Technology has partnered with Pinnacle Corp. to bring Pinnacles’ modern Affiniti Cloud Point-of-Sale (POS) System into the Ignite Retail Cloud (IROS). Ignite, renowned for its cutting-edge cloud solutions and expertise in boosting retail potential, is heralding a transformative phase in retail technology. By integrating Pinnacles’ Affiniti Cloud POS with Ignite, retailers gain access…
Family Express Unveils Contemporary New Store Design, Announces Expansion Plans
Family Express has unveiled a new, reimagined store design, in addition to the announcement of its ambitious expansion plans. For the last three decades, Family Express’ exterior architecture was characterized by its classical, colonial look. The new prototype has a contemporary flair, and the company noted that it is “esthetically more inviting to a younger…
Lula Convenience Partners With Core-Mark
Lula Convenience has announced a partnership with Core-Mark, a premier distributor in the c-store retail industry that offers a comprehensive suite of products, marketing programs and advanced technology solutions. Core-Mark serves approximately 50,000 customer locations across the U.S. and Canada through its network of 37 distribution centers. This collaboration is designed to empower Core-Mark’s network…
Couche-Tard to Sell 68 Circle K Locations
Alimentation Couche-Tard has announced that it will sell 68 of its Circle K locations, located across 21 states in the U.S. The stores have an average size of 2,300 square feet and an average lot size of 23,000 square feet. Of the sites, 37 are fee-owned and 31 are leased, while 42 properties sell fuel,…
Wawa Plans to Open 60 New Stores in Ohio
After the previous announcement of its major expansion into Kentucky, Wawa has announced the details of its newest venture into the state of Ohio, which include plans to open approximately 60 stores over the next eight to 10 years. The first groundbreakings are set to occur in mid-2024. To build each store, Wawa will invest…
Wawa Sets Course for Kentucky Expansion
Wawa has shared new details on its expansion into Kentucky, with the chain planning to add approximately 40 stores across the state in the next eight to 10 years. The first groundbreakings are set to take place in mid-2024 and the stores are expected to begin opening mid-2025. The chain plans to open 10 locations…
Buc-ee’s Buys Land in Virginia
Buc-ee’s has acquired over 21 acres of land near Mount Crawford, Va., reported WHSV 3. The land is reportedly reserved for a future Buc-ee’s travel center, located just off of Interstate 81. The company purchased 21.3 acres of land from Lispen LLC for just over $6.5 million, according to a press release from S.L. Nusbaum…
Shell Partners With Online Video Game
Following the rollout of its most advanced fuel yet, V-Power NiTRO+ Premium Gasoline, Shell has announced a new interactive promotion in the popular online video game, Fortnite. Designed in Fortnite Creative, Shell Ultimate Road Trips showcases the new fuel’s performance capabilities in an action-packed game. The V-Power boost ramps within the immersive experience allow gamers…