CStore Decisions’ Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Evan Shiue, vice president of finance and strategy for Standard Cognition. Standard Cognition was one of the first tech startups in the autonomous checkout space. It operates a 1,100-square-foot cashier-less convenience store called Standard Store in the heart of San Francisco. That store is open to…
Newly Rebuilt Enmarket Store to Act as Prototype for Future Construction
Savannah, Ga.-based Enmarket opened a completely rebuilt location in Savannah, giving customers a glimpse of the future. Located at 4318 Ogeechee Road, the relaunched store is the prototype for future new builds for the rapidly expanding Savannah-based chain of convenience stores and other foodservice establishments. “This particular store is right next to the new headquarters, which is…
Del Monte Fresh Announces Resignation of Danny Dumas
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc. (Del Monte Fresh) announced that Danny Dumas decided to leave the company, effective May 29. During his tenure of over 20 years with the company, Dumas has held several positions, including Vice President Operations, Europe & Africa, Vice President North America Sales & Product Management (Banana and Pineapple Programs),…
New Survey Aims to Analyze the CBD Landscape
As cannabidiol (CBD) moves the mainstream, convenience stores are in prime position to benefit from the product’s rapid growth. U.S. sales of hemp-derived CBD products reached $4.2 billion in 2019, a 562% increase over 2018, according to Brightfield Group. While few consumers had heard of CBD prior to 2018, the signing of the Farm Bill…
Swipe, Tap, Dip & Key: Peace of Mind in Pandemic Times
During these difficult times, businesses need to be creative in order to adapt and overcome what the pandemic has caused. Because of this, we are seeing businesses morphing so that they are able to generate sufficient income to survive and thrive. For some, this has meant cutting down on staff and changing over to working…
Stewart’s ‘Flavors of the Week’ Promotion Returns
Stewart’s Shops has brought back its Flavors of the Week promotion, where each week, the New York-based c-store chain features three half-gallon ice cream flavors on sale for $3.39 — a great grab-and-go item to bring home to enjoy. Stewart’s picks up milk from local family dairy farms and turns it into customers’ favorite flavors of…
TravelCenters of America to Open New Tennessee Location
TravelCenters of America announced that it signed a franchise agreement to open a Petro Stopping Center in Monteagle, Tenn. Operated by new franchisees Brian Graber, Tammy Graber and Rodney Kilgore, the new travel center will be located on 21 acres at Interstate 24, Exit 135 and is expected to open in the first quarter of…
Marathon Petrolum Highlights Employee Efforts During National Volunteer Week
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is looking back on employees’ volunteerism during National Volunteer Week. In 2019, MP employees donated more than 55,500 hours, volunteering in their communities to impact the lives of their neighbors and enhancing the world they share. “Whether feeding the hungry, creating hands-on learning experiences for students, supporting multicultural initiatives or helping…
White Castle Offers Discount to Frontline Workers
As a way for White Castle to thank frontline heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic, grocery store and other retail food employees can visit any White Castle restaurant through June 15 and get a 20% discount on their order. The 20% offer is also available to other essential workers, including first responders and healthcare personnel. Customers simply…
Sheetz Provides 600,000 Meals to Those in Need
Sheetz announced that its Kidz Meal Bagz program will end on June 5. Launched on April 2, 2020, Sheetz served nearly 600,000 free meals to children and families in need amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Continuing its mission to fight hunger, Sheetz For the Kidz, an employee-driven charity helping children in need, just donated $620,000 to…