Frontier Brands — which owns Frontier Cigars — has appointed Acosta as its exclusive national broker. “With Acosta’s preeminence in the c-store segment, I believe the addition of Acosta as our exclusive broker is the perfect alignment in our growth objectives. Thus far, offering the finest leaf and highest quality cigars at excellent price points…
Shell Continues Efforts to Decarbonize
In an effort to drive decarbonization and meet sustainability targets, Shell Fleet Solutions has announced the launch of its new program called Accelerate to Zero. The program brings together a mix of solutions Shell has developed and integrates likeminded partners to tackle one of the greatest challenges that fleets face in this decade. The four-step…
Alimentation Couche-Tard Sells 109 Stores
Alimentation Couche-Tard announced plans to sell 109 Circle K and Couche-Tard sites in the United States and Canada. The sale includes 31 sites across three provinces in Canada and 78 sites across 19 states in the United States, with an average store size of 2,209 square feet and an average lot size of 28,214 square feet. Of the 109…
Yesway Opens Three Texas Stores
This May, Yesway opened three new locations in Texas under the Allsup’s brand. The stores are located at 410 E. 11 St. in Friona, 1303 E. First Street in Hereford and 1590 Northwest Parkway in Azle. These are the latest in a previously announced series of both new-to-industry stores and major raze and rebuilds Yesway…
Pilot Flying J Launches $50,000 Fuel Giveaway
Pilot Flying J will be giving away $50,000 in fuel savings and summer deals to celebrate National Road Trip Day on May 27, the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. With more Americans anxious to make up lost vacation time, recent surveys suggest an overwhelming majority prefer driving as the leading choice for reaching their summer…
Love’s Opens New Georgia Location
Love’s Travel Stops opened a new store in Springfield, Ga., adding 74 truck parking spaces and 60 jobs to Effingham County. The store is located on GA-Hwy 21. “Opening our 18th location in Georgia means giving customers better access to clean and safe places while they’re on the road,” said Greg Love, co-CEO of Love’s.…
Hershey Expands Research and Development to Malaysia
Hershey — in an effort to drive international growth through innovation — has opened a new research and development center in Johor, Malaysia. William Pritchett, vice president of international finance and commercial, and Herjit Bhalla, vice president of AEMEA & India for The Hershey Co., were in Malaysia on May 11 for the official opening…
Parker’s Hires Industry Professionals
Parker’s has hired two convenience store industry professionals to help the chain continue to expand across coastal Georgia and South Carolina. The new hires at Parker’s include Senior Director of Marketing Douglas Parker, who will lead the marketing team in category management, merchandising, price book, advertising and loyalty. A forward-thinking retail executive, Parker is responsible…
Couche-Tard Brings Fast Chargers for Electric Vehicles to North America
Couche-Tard announced it is beginning deployment of fast chargers for electric vehicles (EV) as it plans to bring units to 200 Circle K and Couche-Tard stores across North America. The decision comes after a successful rollout in Europe. Couche-Tard activated its first U.S. site with high power DC fast charging under the Circle K banner at…
Choice Market Takes on Tech
Choice Market may be a small chain, with three locations in Denver and three set to open in Colorado, but that hasn’t stopped it from letting technology guide its path since it was founded in 2017. CStore Decisions is recognizing Denver-based Choice Market for its dedication to convenience through frictionless modernization and its omnichannel approach…