At $2.18, the national gas price average increased by one cent on the week, according to AAA, which is the same price as a month ago and 41 cents cheaper than a year ago. The minimal change reflects the slow movement at pumps across the country on the week. The vast majority of states (30)…
Love’s Offers Free TirePass Inspections, Half-Priced DOT Inspections
To help drivers prepare for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 2020 International Roadcheck, Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores announced that it will offer professional drivers free TirePass inspections and half-priced DOT inspections at Love’s Truck Care and Speedco locations from Sept. 7-11. During this time, drivers can also get a complimentary visual inspection with…
Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte is Back
The fall menu is now available at Starbucks stores across the U.S. and Canada, featuring returning customer favorites like the Pumpkin Spice Latte and the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, alongside the Salted Caramel Mocha and Salted Caramel Mocha Frappuccino blended beverage plus fall bakery items Pumpkin Scone and Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin. Customers have various…
Einstein Bros. Bagels to Open First C-Store Location in September
Einstein Bros. Bagels announced the opening of its first-ever convenience store location, part of a five-store development deal with King Fuel. All five stores included in the development deal will be in the Houston metro area at the following locations: 15605 Aldine Westfield Road, Houston, Texas 77032 (September 2020) 108 W. Green Road, Houston, Texas…
Foxtrot Market Launches New Campaign, Highlights Delivery Service
Chicago-based c-store chain Foxtrot Market has launched a new campaign, Good Stuff Delivered. Rooted in the idea that enjoyment can be found in the ordinary everyday, now more than ever, the campaign builds on the company’s core playfulness while emphasizing the range of its on-demand, app-powered delivery service. Foxtrot has built one of the leading truly…
Wawa Tests New Dinner Options
Wawa announced the official test and pilot of several new dinner menu items including a new burger, pastas, entree platters and more. All dinner items, with the exception of the Heat and Eat Meals, become available after 4 p.m. on the touchscreen ordering system, offering customers the ability to select their preferred ingredients and customize…
bp Extends Fuel Discount for Military Personnel, Veterans, Teachers and Students
bp continues to support American drivers by offering a discount of up to 15 cents per gallon on every fill-up at bp and Amoco stations for 60 days for active military personnel, veterans, teachers and students. Program sign-up is available through bp.com/bpsupportsthecommunity, and eligibility will be verified through a link to ID.me. This offer can…
ExxonMobil Meets Demand for Delivery
ExxonMobil is connecting its branded wholesalers to popular delivery services DoorDash, Grubhub, Instacart and Uber Eats to enable household deliveries from their well-stocked sites. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, home deliveries of essential products has never been in more demand. So, ExxonMobil is offering 10,000+ of its locations across the U.S. the opportunity to opt…
7-Eleven Provides Food Insecurity Relief Through Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation
7‑Eleven is sponsoring the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation’s to-go lunch distributions by providing 2,400 bottles of 7-Select water, as well as a $20,000 cash donation. Through this sponsorship, 7-Eleven is helping provide food insecurity relief to the Dallas community. The Foundation will be distributing 200-250 meals each day on Tuesdays and Fridays through Sept. 4…
GetUpside Launches in Nine New Markets
Shoppers in nine new markets — Denver; Los Angeles; Kansas City, Mo.; Honolulu, Hawaii.; Cleveland, Toledo and Youngstown, Oh.;, Minneapolis, Mn.; and Columbia, S.C. — can now earn cash back on gas with the GetUpside app. GetUpside is a technology company changing the economics of buying to benefit both shoppers and local businesses. With GetUpside,…