TravelCenters of America (TA) announced that its stockholders voted to approve its merger with and into a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of BP. As previously announced, under the terms of the merger agreement between TA and BP’s wholly owned subsidiary, the subsidiary will acquire all of the outstanding shares of TA common stock for $86…
Boyett Petroleum Sells 10 C-Stores and Acquires Wholesale Fuels Business
Boyett Petroleum has sold 10 company-operated petroleum marketing and convenience retail stores to United Pacific. However, United Pacific will lease nine of the stores it acquired from Boyett and related-party landlords under long-term lease agreements. In a separate transaction, Boyett has acquired United Pacific’s wholesale fuels distribution business, which consists of approximately 200 fuel supply…
Stinker Stores Launches Customer Feedback Initiative
Stinker Stores has launched a pilot with FeedbackNow by Forrester to enhance its mission to provide excellent service and convenience to its customers. The pilot includes a combination of Smiley Boxes, Multiple Choice Buttons and QR codes in strategic locations throughout the four pilot stores to capture customer feedback on food options, overall experience and…
Sunoco Forms New Partnership for More Digital Engagement
Sunoco has added nearly 150 of its stores in the Pittsburgh area to the Upside platform to reach new customers and encourage repeat visits from existing customers through the platform’s mobile app and partner app network, which reaches over 30 million people across the U.S. “Upside’s digital marketplace offers Sunoco a unique opportunity to connect…
EG Group Opens 150th ASDA On The Move C-Store
EG Group has announced the opening of the 150th ASDA On the Move store in partnership with ASDA. It’s the latest milestone in the chain’s plans to roll out 200 of the roadside convenience store formats by the end of 2023. “We have been very encouraged by the response of customers to ASDA On the…
Dash In Unveils Third-Generation Format
Dash In recently unveiled its third-generation (Series 3) c-store format, showcasing its evolution into a food-centric one-stop shop, complete with an elevated made-to-order menu, a revamped layout and a transformed visual identity. The 55-store chain with 41 franchise locations and 14 company-operated sites in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware plans to aggressively build 15 more Series…
7-Eleven Offers Mother’s Day Deal
7-Eleven announced it is celebrating Mother’s Day this year with a special deal. 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members can enjoy a $5 whole pizza from participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores. For customers spending Mother’s Day at home, 7NOW delivery is available to bring the pizza right to the door. From classics like Cheese and…
ARKO Shares Q1 Financial Results
ARKO Corp. released its Q1 2023 results, which include the closed acquisition of the assets of Transit Energy Group (TEG) and its affiliates, adding 135 convenience stores and 192 dealer locations, as well as the confirmation of the expected closing of WTG Holdings in Q2 2023. TEG also operates a transportation business with 58 trucks…
Stewart’s Shops Rebuilds Location in New York
Stewart’s Shops has announced the opening of its rebuilt c-store in Great Bend, N.Y. The store opened on May 2, right behind the old shop. This shop has always been busy with its close proximity to Fort Drum and campground sites, and the new and expanded shop will make it easier to get supplies and…
Thorntons Opens New Tennessee Location
Thorntons announced the opening of its newest store at 1525 West Main St. in Lebanon, Tenn. The company now operates a total of 19 stores in Tennessee and three in the Lebanon community. The store will open on May 5 at 6 a.m. This new 4,400-square-foot facility is set on 1.55 acres and features a…