Mars M&M’S has announced that the brand is kicking off 2023 with a return to Super Bowl LVII. Mars has been a part of the Super Bowl’s advertising lineup for more than a decade collectively across the portfolio of iconic brands. Mars has a history of celebrated ad campaigns debuting around the Super Bowl, one…
Quicklee’s Location Remodels and Reopens
As remodeling efforts are nearing completion, the Quicklee’s Lyons, N.Y., store has once again opened for business. The former Jim’s Mobil Station, acquired by family-owned and -operated Quicklee’s Convenience Stores in 2021, temporarily closed at the end of August to accommodate the renovations. “We are excited to once again be open and servicing the Lyons,…
CITGO Undergoes Leadership Changes
CITGO Petroleum Corp. has named Jim Cristman as vice president and general manager of Lemont Refinery and Dennis Willig vice president and general manager of Corpus Christi Refinery, effective Jan. 1, 2023. Sterling Neblett remains in his role as vice president and general manager of Lake Charles Refinery. “Both Jim and Dennis have critical industry…
Pump & Pantry to Open Travel Center in Nebraska
Pump & Pantry has announced plans to build a new travel center on the northeast side of Crete, Neb., at the intersection of Nebraska Highways 103 and 33, with construction expected to begin in spring 2023. “We know Nebraskans and recognize the unique needs of agricultural communities as well as the over-the-road trucking industry,” said Charlie…
Alimentation Couche-Tard to Acquire True Blue Car Wash
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. agreed to acquire all of the membership interests of True Blue Car Wash LLC, which operates express tunnel car wash sites under the Clean Freak brand in the American Southwest as well as the Rainstorm brand in the American Midwest. Founded in 2016, True Blue currently has 65 car washes conveniently located…
Henry’s Foods Sells to AMCON Distributing Co.
Omaha, Nebraska-based AMCON Distributing Co. acquired Henry’s Foods Inc. of Alexandria, Minn. “We are honored that Brian Eidsvold and the Eidsvold family have chosen AMCON to continue the legacy and stewardship of their family-held business that was established by Henry Eidsvold in 1929,” said Christopher H. Atayan, AMCON’s chairman and CEO. “We warmly welcome all…
CITGO Becomes Energy Star Partner
CITGO Petroleum Corp. has joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program as an Energy Star partner, which will become a company-wide focus. It will build on Energy Star certifications of the Corpus Christi, Texas, refinery. “Voluntary participation as an Energy Star partner is consistent with our ongoing commitment to operational excellence,” said CITGO…
Couche-Tard Appoints Alex Miller to Chief Operating Officer
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. appointed Alex Miller to its newly created position of chief operating officer effective Jan. 2, 2023, where he will oversee North America, Europe and Asia operations, including its food program, merchandise procurement and supply chain activities. Miller will be responsible for translating the strategic vision of the business into executable plans and…
Jacksons Offers University of Oregon Football Trading Cards
Jacksons Food Stores has started offering University of Oregon football trading cards that feature 2022 football team members. In the Eugene, Ore., area, customers are able to purchase the cards now, while customers in the Portland, Ore., area won’t be able to buy cards until Wednesday, Dec. 21. The officially licensed, professionally designed, printed and…
Chaudhary Petroleum Group Names New President
South Florida-based Chaudhary Petroleum Group (CPG) has hired Jim Summers, former 7-Eleven executive, as president and chief operating officer. He has more than three decades of experience in convenience retail operations, wholesale/retail fuel, big box retail and the rental industry. Immediately prior to joining CPG, Summers served as senior vice president of franchise operations for…