As previously reported in CStore Decisions, the U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), submitted letters on March 30, 2020, to the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland and the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit with a request for a 120-day extension of…
TravelCenters of America to Open Three New Locations in June
TravelCenters of America Inc. announced its plans to open three new travel centers in June. The openings are all conversions of existing travel centers to TA-branded sites, part of TA’s broader, strategic turnaround initiatives, which includes plans to rapidly grow its nationwide travel center footprint through franchising to better serve its large fleet customers and…
Tobacco’s 2020 Trajectory
Tobacco sales have proved a bright spot for many convenience stores during the COVID-19 pandemic, but while c-stores anticipate robust tobacco sales for the remainder of 2020, retailers are bracing for the potential chill of regulatory headwinds. As the pandemic first hit the U.S., many customers began hoarding tobacco products — particularly cartons of cigarettes…
COVID-19 Accelerates Digital Momentum
As the COVID-19 pandemic rolled across the U.S., convenience stores with frictionless checkout or order-ahead options found themselves ahead of the curve in adapting to social distancing requirements while still providing timely service to customers. When the pandemic hit, Baltimore, Md.-based High’s was already offering Skip frictionless checkout at the majority of its locations, as…
Stewart’s Opens New Shop in New Windsor, NY
New York-based Stewart’s Shops has opened a new location in the town of New Windsor, N.Y. This historic town along the Hudson River is home to over 27,000 residents and is close to the city but has a suburban feel with many restaurants and parks. That small town charm makes it the perfect place for…
Kwik Trip Debuts Doughnut-Scented Candle
Wisconsin-based Kwik Trip partnered with Smith & Co. Candles, a family-owned candle company based in Eau Claire, Wisc., to create Glazer-Scented Candles, based on the c-store chain’s Glazer Donut. The 16-ounce soy candle is available for 17.49 at the Smith & Co. Candles website. With every candle purchase, customers get a coupon for a free Glazer or…
Marathon Petroleum Organizations Receive Coast Guard Recognition
Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s (MPC) Terminals organization was named a silver winner of the U.S. Coast Guard’s 2020 Biennial Rear Admiral William M. Benkert, Marine Environmental Protection Award for Excellence. MPC’s Marine organization was named an honorable mention. The award was presented during the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), Safety at Sea virtual event…
Regatta Craft Mixers Announces Expansion of Commercial Team
Regatta Craft Mixers announced the expansion of its commercial team, adding four new professionals to the company’s sales and marketing departments. Joining the Regatta Craft Mixer team are Jay Li, Marketing Director; Max Shlansky, National Sales Manager Liquor Channel; Julie Zarou, Field Marketing Manager; and Sean Chalker, Area Sales Manager Southeast Region. Together with senior…
Dawn Foods Announces Winners of #DonutsForGoodEntry Promotion
Global bakery manufacturer and ingredients supplier Dawn Foods announced the 10 recipients of its $50,000 charitable donation as part of its #DonutsForGoodEntry promotion, which highlights the positive impact Dawn customers continually make in their local communities. “Now more than ever, it’s imperative we continue to support our local bakeries as a way to recognize all…
Podcast: Kum & Go Works to be Part of the Change
CStore Decisions’ Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Tanner Krause, president of Des Moines, Iowa-based Kum & Go, which operates more than 400 convenience stores in 11 states. Following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police and the resulting outcry and protests across the country, a lot of businesses are asking questions, including…