C-store chain Mega Consumers Cooperative has announced that it will be closing 13 of its 31 sites as its parent companies, Cenergy LLC and Consumers Cooperative Association of Eau Claire, Wisc., file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, reported WEAU 13 News. The company has filed for restructuring in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District…
RATIONAL USA Announces Changes to Key Accounts Team
RATIONAL USA has announced changes to its Key Accounts team. The changes include: Jonathan Hunt has joined the team as vice president of Key Accounts. Prior to joining RATIONAL, Hunt was with ALI Refrigeration as the director of sales. His position will oversee the Key Accounts team for RATIONAL USA. Brian Hageman has been promoted…
TravelCenters of America Appoints New CEO
TravelCenters of America has announced that Debi Boffa will officially take over as CEO of the company. Boffa was appointed TA’s CEO-Designate in May upon the acquisition of TA by bp. Boffa succeeds Jonathan Pertchik, who served as TA’s CEO since 2019 and led the company through a period of transformative financial growth and positioned…
Dash In Proposes Plan to Replace Delaware Motel
Dash In has revealed potential plans to replace a Rodeway Inn motel in Newark, Del., the Newark Post reported. The company filed a development plan with the city earlier this month. In the plan, Dash In has proposed the demolition of the motel and a vacant restaurant nearby. The proposed site would boast 4,800 square…
PFSbrands Names New Chief Operating Officer
PFSbrands, in its 25th year of business, has appointed Steve Black as its first chief operating officer. Black will also join the PFSbrands senior leadership team. This monumental move comes as the company is setting the stage for another 25 years of pragmatic growth. Despite recent challenges in the marketplace including COVID, inflation and supply…
Buc-ee’s Plans to Open New Wisconsin Site
Buc-ee’s has announced plans to expand its footprint in Wisconsin, with a new location in the works in DeForest, which is near Madison, Wis., reported The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The company’s proposal will likely be reviewed by the village Planning and Zoning Commission this fall. Buc-ee’s received a conditional use permit in March. The new…
Circle K Announces 30 Cent Fuel Discount
Circle K has announced a new addition to its promotions for Circle K Day — on Aug. 31, the chain is offering a 30 cent discount on fuel from 4 to 7 p.m. Customers can also save 50% on food and beverages that day. “As we anticipated, a worldwide event like Circle K Day simply…
Welbilt Hires New Vice President of Global Accounts
Welbilt has announced the appointment of Dianna Nielsen as vice president of global accounts, effective Sept. 1. In the role, Nielsen will lead and manage a global account customer for the Welbilt brand portfolio. Nielsen has been in the industry for over 31 years at various foodservice equipment companies, including Delfield, a Welbilt brand. She…
Shell Veteran Employee to Step Down
Shell has announced a change to its executive committee as Ronan Cassidy, chief human resources and corporate officer, will step down from the role on Dec. 31, 2023. Rachel Solway, currently executive vice president, human resources organization development & learning, will succeed Ronan with effect from Jan. 1 and will be based in London. “I’d…
Maverik Acquires Kum & Go
Maverik, along with parent company FJ Management, has finalized its deal to acquire Iowa-based c-store chain Kum & Go and Solar Transport from Krause Group. The closing of this transaction creates a vast convenience store network across the Midwest and Rocky Mountain regions, growing Maverik’s footprint to over 800 stores in 20 states with approximately…