S. Abraham & Sons (SAS) Inc., a subsidiary of Imperial Trading Co., announced that it has concluded its inaugural launch of National Candy Month. Created by the National Confectioners Association (NCA) and launched June 2016, National Candy Month has evolved into a national awareness movement that celebrates chocolate and candy as summertime treats that encourage…
TXB to Celebrate Frontline Heroes on 24/7 Day
To celebrate 24/7 Day on July 24, Spicewood, Texas-based Texas Born (TXB) is honoring the first responders, medical personnel and Red Cross volunteers that work around the clock to serve communities in Texas and Oklahoma, in partnership with the NACS Foundation. This celebration is part of a nationwide initiative to give back to those working…
7-Eleven Is Sending a Slurpee to Space
This August, 7-Eleven is sending a Slurpee on a private space flight commissioned by the retailer to celebrate its 94th birthday. Customers will choose their favorite flavor to make the trip — and super fans have the chance to win a commemorative cup that has traveled to space and back. “We’re celebrating all things summer,…
Recent Study Reveals Opportunity for CBD in Helping Arthritis Sufferers
Arthritis is one of the most widespread health conditions in the United States and affects one in four adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That’s more than 54 million men and women. Recent research by ArthroCBD, a subsidiary of Colorado-based oral and topical cannabinoid company Opticann, found that while…
Providing Leadership in Challenging Times
Yesway burst onto the convenience store scene in 2015, capitalizing on the real estate expertise of its founding firm Brookwood Financial Partners. The private equity investment firm launched the company with the acquisition of Country Stores, a 10-store portfolio in western Iowa, in December 2015. From there, it never looked back. In 2016, Yesway established…
Anchor Packaging Appoints Chief Information Officer
Anchor Packaging announced the hiring of Subbu Subramanian as chief information officer (CIO). As CIO, Subramanian will play a key role in advancing Anchor’s strategic plan and supporting its continued growth. Most recently, he led as CIO at American Industrial Transport and American Railcar Industries. His previous experience includes various IT leadership roles at Bunge…
7-Eleven Expands Mobile Checkout to More Than 3,000 Stores Across the US
7-Eleven announced that it has expanded its new mobile checkout contactless shopping solution to an additional 2,500-plus stores across the U.S. Using the 7-Eleven app, customers can quickly scan items and pay for purchases without ever standing in a checkout line. Mobile Checkout is now available in more than 3,000 participating 7-Eleven stores in 32…
BP to Fully Acquire Thorntons
BP announced an agreement to grow its presence in the U.S. fuels and convenience retail business by taking full ownership of its Thorntons joint venture. BP has agreed to acquire the majority share it does not already own in the business from ArcLight Capital Partners LLC. Once the transaction is complete, bp will become a…
Kemmeter, Russo Elected to NYACS Hall of Fame
The New York Association of Convenience Stores (NYACS) announces that Dennis Kemmeter and Marcia Russo have been elected to the New York Convenience Store Hall of Fame. NYACS will induct them at its Fall Conference on Wednesday, September 22, in Clayton NY. Friends and industry colleagues are invited to attend by registering at the NYACS…
Core-Mark Partners to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Core-Mark International, which operates more than 1,500 trucks to deliver goods to nearly 40,000 convenience store retail locations across the U.S., is taking bold steps with strategic partners Neste and Diesel Direct to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and pollution from its operations in California. “As part of Core-Mark’s Environmental and Climate Change Policy, we…