The Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa, N.Y., has opened an exhibit that celebrates the history of Stewart’s Shops ice cream. This exhibit brings visitors through Stewart’s history from all the way back in 1917 to today. In this exhibit visitors can immerse themselves in Stewart’s history and see photographs, old product designs and much…
Tidewater Convenience Sells to Global Partners
Tidewater Convenience Inc. sold its 14 company-operated petroleum marketing and convenience retail stores and one company-owned commission marketer location to Global Partners LP. The locations are throughout the Norfolk, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach areas of Virginia. Tidewater Convenience Inc. was incorporated in 1992 by Charles “Chuck” and Carol Weaver when they acquired two Texaco stores…
TA Celebrates Pro Drivers
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week was Sept. 11-17, and TravelCenters of America (TA) honored professional drivers across the country. The chain offered discounts, prize opportunities and giveaways to let drivers know they are recognized, valued and appreciated. As TA marks its 50th year providing a home away from home for professional drivers, this year’s celebration…
Kum & Go Partners With Collegiate Athletes
Kum & Go announced its partnership with five collegiate athletes known as Team Kum & Go. What started with a tweet after Jordan Kumm announced his transfer to the University of Iowa, has resulted in an NIL deal for five athletes from two of Iowa’s top universities. These athletes share Midwest roots, shared values, commitment…
7-Eleven Sells 73 Sites
7-Eleven decided to sell 73 gas stations and/or convenience stores. The stores include 33 in New Jersey, Massachusetts and New York, seven in Texas, several in the mid-Atlantic and Midwest and a few on the West Coast. The chain retained NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC (NRC) to coordinate the sale. “Smaller and regional operators…
Corner Store Cements Its Place in the Seminole, Texas Area
In an area where business is still done with a handshake, c-store chain Corner Store brings customer service to a new level while offering a well-known, proprietary foodservice program to Seminole, Texas. With a brand-new loyalty program, customers can find deals and discounts on Corner Store products with a physical rewards card. Corner Store began…
EG America Now Offers Delivery with DoorDash
EG America has announced a partnership with DoorDash to offer delivery for different convenience store items including snacks and coffee. Customers can order items from EG convenience brands including Cumberland Farms, Certified Oil, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N’ Jug, Minit Mart, Quik Stop, Sprint, Turkey Hill and Tom Thumb through DoorDash’s app and website. On-demand…
New Quicklee’s Opens in Rochester, N.Y.
Quicklee’s has opened its first convenience store at the Adams Mobil Services Station in Rochester, N.Y. This location is one of the five new locations to have opened in the past year. “Expansion in the Rochester area is really important to our growth and our local identity,” said Ken Perelli, Quicklee’s vice president and chief…
7-Eleven Celebrates National Pepperoni Pizza Day
7-Eleven announced it is celebrating on Sept. 20, also known as National Pepperoni Pizza Day. Customers can head to the nearest 7-Eleven, Speedway or Stripes for a piping hot deal. 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards loyalty members can enjoy a whole pepperoni pizza for just $5, and it’s also available for delivery through the 7NOW app.…
Abbey Karel Joins Bounteous as Vice President Business Development
Bounteous has brought on Abbey Karel as vice president of business development for convenience retailing, where she will be tasked with growing the company’s presence in the convenience store industry to evolve its client roster in the space. This new addition represents Bounteous’ investment into the c-store arena, which continues to evolve and innovate to…