After aggressive acquisition growth over the past decade, ARKO Corp., through its wholly owned subsidiary GPM Investments LLC, is embarking on a major remodel initiative, with plans to invest approximately $360 million over three to five years to bring 360 of its nearly 1,330 company-operated convenience stores across the U.S. under one unified design, while…
Determining Dispensed Beverage Strategies
Americans’ love of all things healthy — especially in the age of COVID-19 — includes nearly every product category, including cold and frozen dispensed beverages. At Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s (AAFES) Express stores, healthier-for-you continues to be a trend for cold beverages, according to Marissa Tinoco, consumables buyer for AAFES, which operates 479…
Circle K Expands ‘Pay by Plate’ Frictionless Fueling Technology
Alimentation Couche-Tard announced that it has introduced Pay by Plate in Sweden and plans to expand it across its Circle K network. This announcement makes Circle K the first fuel retailer to introduce this new and innovative technology across a full national network. Pay by Plate is a payment technology that will enable Circle K…
Hunt Brothers Pizza Supports C-Stores Through Flowcode, Stewart-Haas Racing Partnership
To continue to boost c-store partner sales, Hunt Brothers Pizza announced its latest marketing innovation. In partnership with Flowcode, an offline to online company building connections for brands and consumers, and Stewart-Haas Racing, the championship winning NASCAR team, they have created the world’s largest and sports’ fastest QR code on a racecar: the No. 4…
GPM Debuts Frazil Frozen Slush Machines in Over 800 Stores
Richmond, Va.-based GPM Investments, a wholly owned subsidiary of ARKO Corp., announced the rollout of Frazil frozen slush machines at more than 800 stores across the country. Last summer, GPM consolidated under one unified slush program to keep consumers coming back to try new flavors. GPM partnered with Frazil to deliver premium, high quality and…
Sweet Snacks Look to Rebound From COVID Decline
Energy bars are most often associated with top athletes and endurance sports. But as consumers have found themselves pressed for time — and energy — the category has morphed into an array of tasty, low-cost products that provide a quick meal solution across multiple dayparts. More importantly, the category has evolved to include a multitude…
Pumping Profits: Payment Tech Pulls It Together
As technology continues to sprint ahead, it will surely make doing business easier for both customers and retailers. Yet, for c-stores serving up everything from food to fuel, investing in that shiny, new payment technology remains an intimidating — and costly — proposition. Pandemic or not, using a credit or debit card is the preferred…
Spinx Raises $421,912 for March of Dimes
Greenville, S.C.-based fuel and convenience retail company The Spinx Co. announced it has raised $421,912 for the March of Dimes. The money raised helps area moms have healthier pregnancies, assists families with newborns in the Intensive Care Units, as well as helps fund research to fight birth defects and premature birth. As part of an…
Rutter’s Launches Key Lime Pie Xtreme Shake
Rutter’s is expanding its foodservice menu with the addition of a Key Lime Pie Xtreme Shake. As part of its partnership with Hershey, Rutter’s customers will be able to enjoy the vanilla shake crafted with a full-size Kit Kat Key Lime bar. The new flavor launched this week and will be available for a limited…
Cumberland Farms Opens New Massachusetts Location
Cumberland Farms announced it will open a new location at 1987 Washington Street in Hanover, Mass. The new location will be the latest store to feature the company’s design, equipment and menu created to expand customers’ food choices and enhance their experience. Spanning more than 4,400 square feet, the Washington Street retailer will offer 12 fueling…