Alimentation Couche-Tard has closed its acquisition of Convenience Retail Asia (BVI) Ltd., also known as Circle K HK. The transaction was originally announced on Nov. 4, of last year. Circle K HK operates a network of Circle K-licensed convenience stores, with 340 company-operated sites in Hong Kong and 33 franchised sites in Macau. The acquisition…
Sinclair Debuts Reusable Face Masks
Salt Lake City-based Sinclair Oil Corp. has launched Sinclair Dino face masks and neck gaiters, giving customers some new, fashionable Dino options when it comes to face masks. The products are available now through the Sinclair DINOstore. There are two different options for adults — the antimicrobial face mask with adjustable ear loops and a neck…
Introducing the 13th Annual HR Survey
While CStore Decisions and Humetrics’ President Mel Kleiman have collaborated on these annual surveys since 2009, it goes without saying that 2020 was a year unlike any other. No amount of planning could have foreseen the challenges faced by our industry and the entire world last year. In light of this, we designed this year’s…
Chobani Appoints Veteran CNN Correspondent to Newly Created Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Role
Chobani announced that it has hired veteran CNN and Bloomberg Television correspondent Cristina Alesci as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer. Alesci will join Chobani’s Executive Leadership team and report to Chobani President and COO Peter McGuinness, leading external and internal communications, government and community relations, social impact and philanthropy. “From our humble yogurt beginnings in upstate…
GetGo Supports Toys for Tots
CStore Decisions’ Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Rug Phatak, senior director of marketing and the chief of staff for GetGo, to learn more about the chain’s tater tot fundraiser that raised funds for the U.S. Marine Corps.’ Toys for Tots holiday campaign, and other ways the chain is giving back to its communities.…
Stewart’s Shops Supports Service Dog Nonprofit
New York-based Stewart’s Shops was proud to offer its support to BluePath Service Dogs, a nonprofit organization that works to provide service dogs to individuals with Autism. Stewart’s Shops donated $1,000 toward the training and placement for these dogs, which will help them get to a home where they can transform the lives of these…
Big Y Opens 12th Big Y Express C-Store
Big Y Foods Inc. has opened its12th Big Y Express Gas and Fresh Convenience Market, located in Westfield, Mass. Big Y has been a part of the Westfield Community since opening its supermarket on Silver Street in 1965. With this Express location, the chain will have three locations in Westfield: newly remodeled World Class Market…
Q&A: Marketing Data Expert’s Insights on Entering CBD Retail
CBD Retail Trends recently chatted with Casey Taylor, vice president of client development for market research firm CivicScience, about growing opportunities and strategies for brick-and-mortar retailers looking to join the CBD marketplace. Below are five topics excerpted from that conversation. CBD Retail Trends: Can you give us an idea if a smaller retailer is…
CITGO Outlines Stance on Corporate Responsibility
Marking a new chapter of heightened corporate transparency, responsibility and accountability, CITGO Petroleum Corp. released its first-ever report detailing the company’s extensive environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. The new report, “A Clear Direction Forward,” represents a significant shift in the company’s prior approach to corporate responsibility reporting, with an increased emphasis on ethics and…
DigitalMint Partners With Kerma Tech to Expand Bitcoin ATM Locations
Chicago-based Bitcoin point-of-sale provider DigitalMint announced a new strategic long-term partnership with Kerma Tech, a Southeast ATM operator, to provide consumers access to cryptocurrency across several states, including Georgia, Tennessee and Indiana. The initial launch with Kerma Tech calls for Bitcoin ATMs in gas stations and convenience stores in 25 locations and includes the following…