Over the next three to five years, Richmond, Va.-based c-store chain GPM Investments plans to remodel approximately 360 sites among its portfolio of brands in key locations across the country, including fas mart, E-Z Mart and Scotchman. Handling the design work for the new-look stores will be GSP, a provider of end-to-end retail services and…
Big Y Provides Bonus Pay to Employees
As part of its continued appreciation for their extraordinary efforts this past year, Big Y announced that it will be paying additional holiday bonuses to its frontline and distribution center associates including full-time, part-time and casual employees. This holiday bonus is part of the company’s ongoing recognition and appreciation for the efforts and sacrifices of…
Stewart’s President Works the Register Thanks to Holiday Fundraiser
Stewart’s Shops president Gary Dake is personally thanking customers and shop partners for their support of the Holiday Match campaign by getting behind the register at the Goshen, N.Y., shop. Dake is celebrating the Goshen shop for achieving the highest growth in the first half of the Holiday Match season, with 126.5% growth over last…
Love’s Opens Its Largest Travel Stop Plus Three Others
Love’s Travel Stops announced the opening of four new locations this past week, including its largest ever travel stop. The new Love’s Travel Stop in Bliss, Idaho, becomes the company’s biggest store footprint at over 21,000 square feet, and will add 46 jobs to Idaho’s Gooding County. Love’s dedicated employees are also now serving customers…
What Everyone Misunderstands About Checkout-Free Retail
I find it odd when checkout-free retail is said to represent a loss in customer service. In my opinion, the cash register was never an ideal setting for customer service in the first place. It’s the point in the journey when a person is finished shopping and ready to leave. The only reason it’s treated…
Love’s to Raise Workers’ Pay With New Year
Love’s Travel Stops is extending a $2 per hour pay increase and temporary sick pay related to COVID-19 through March 31, 2021. The company is also guaranteeing current store managers receive quarterly bonuses for the first quarter of 2021. The “Team First” initiative comes as dedicated team members continue to serve customers during the COVID-19…
Rutter’s Debuts New Coffee Cups to Help Reduce Carbon Footprint
York, Pa.-based Rutter’s announced that it will debut new paper coffee cups this month at all 78 locations. The new paper cups are a change from the current Styrofoam cups and will feature an updated design. They will also feature ThermoTouch double-wall insulation technology, which will eliminate the need for cardboard sleeves or double cupping,…
Congress Passes Online Vape Sales ID Measure
Congress has passed legislation in the end-of-year omnibus spending packages to stop the online sales of e-cigarettes to minors. The legislation closes the online loophole for e-cigarettes that exists by requiring that the age of the recipient be verified in-person at delivery, a requirement that exists for other age-restricted products sold online but not for…
Cumberland Farms Says Merry Christmas With Free Coffee
Cumberland Farms has something warm in store for customers on the receiving end of the convenience store chain’s spirit of giving. Shoppers at all of its nearly 600 stores on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, will be treated to a free caffeine pick-me-up to celebrate the holiday. Starting at 8:00 a.m. and running until 11:59 p.m.…
Future Proof, Makers of BeatBox Beverages, Launches Equity Crowdfunding Campaign
Future Proof announced its first-ever equity crowdfunding campaign, in partnership with Wefunder. The company is inviting its fans to become partial owners of the company whose portfolio includes BeatBox Beverages, Brizzy Seltzer Cocktail and Cørkless canned wine. Known initially for its 11.1% alcohol wine-based party punch, BeatBox Beverages, the brand was launched into the spotlight…