Main Street Capital Corp. announced that it recently completed a new portfolio investment to facilitate the minority recapitalization of Bolder Panther Group LLC (Smoker Friendly), one of the largest retailers of tobacco products in the U.S. Main Street partnered with the company’s senior management team and other existing shareholders to facilitate the transaction, with Main…
Rutter’s Adds 17th Video Gaming Terminal Room
Rutter’s has opened its 17th Video Gaming Terminal (VGT) room inside its Bellefonte, Pa., location. This is its second VGT location opened in the last month, with the Middletown, Pa., store adding VGTs this past December. The York, Pa.-based chain has grown its VGT business to become the largest in the state and plans to…
Gas Price Jump Likely in 2021
2021 may feature a sharp rally in gas prices by year end, according to GasBuddy. The national average could rise to as high as $3 per gallon should the nation broadly recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. While the risk exists for some pain at the pumps during the year, GasBuddy expects the yearly average will…
Deep Rock Service Updates Point-of-Sale System
The Pinnacle Corp. announced that Deep Rock Service, a convenience store, service center and petroleum operator in Askov, Minn., has implemented Affiniti Cloud POS System in their c-store environment. The Affiniti Cloud architecture is a platform for all front of the house applications — POS, mobile app, mobile ordering, self checkout, kiosk and more. With…
QuikTrip Partners With Palmetto Place, Offers ‘Safe Place’ Locations for South Carolina Youth
QuikTrip (QT) has partnered with Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services and National Safe Place to provide at-risk or endangered youth in Columbia, S.C., with a safe environment. Four QT stores in Columbia, S.C., are preparing to open as official Safe Place locations by the end of January. The locations will be labeled brightly with…
Pilot Co. Partners With Southern Tire Mart
Pilot Co. and Southern Tire Mart recently reached an agreement to create a new, strategic alliance: Southern Tire Mart at Pilot Flying J. Through this venture, Southern Tire Mart at Pilot Flying J will leverage the strengths and conveniences of Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers, as well as the tire and maintenance expertise of…
CITGO Readies for Touchless Pay
Purchasing fuel, food and merchandise from a mobile device, receiving customized offers and rolling back prices at the pump will soon be a reality at more than 4,500 CITGO branded retail locations in the U.S. Houston-based CITGO will soon release a mobile app that will integrate and support Connected Car and the CITGO shopper loyalty…
Significant Tobacco Issues for 2021
With the New Year comes new challenges for retailers that sell tobacco products. Just like in 2020, key issues for retailers will encompass local, state and federal legislative and regulatory actions. Local Flavor Ban Ordinances In February 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made most flavored cartridge- and pod-type vaping products illegal. Then, in…
Mondelēz Acquires Well-Being Snacking Company Hu
Mondelēz International has acquired Hu Master Holdings, the parent company of Hu Products (pronounced “Hue” as in human), a fast-growing U.S.-based snacking company offering high-quality snacks made from simple ingredients. Hu, which comes from the phrase “Get Back to Human,” is a purpose-led lifestyle brand with a devoted fan base. Founded in 2012 as a family…
Casey’s Supports Local Schools
Casey’s General Stores is kicking off a monthlong giving campaign in partnership with LIFEWTR to support local schools in communities across its 16-state footprint. Throughout January, Casey’s guests can round up their purchases to provide funding for projects and initiatives at K-12 public and nonprofit, private schools. In addition, $1 will be donated for every…