CStore Decisions Editor John Lofstock speaks with Mary Brookshire, who worked on the frontlines at Weigel’s convenience stores for 41 years. Mary retired on May 1 and shared some of her most memorable experiences from the past four decades. CStore Decisions · Weigels Podcast
CITGO Private Foundation Provides Nearly $500,000 in COVID-19 Donations for Venezuela
The Simón Bolívar Foundation Inc., the non-profit, private foundation of CITGO Petroleum Corporation, is awarding up to $278,380 from its COVID-19 Small Grants Program to ten nonprofit organizations for the ongoing development of health-focused projects in Venezuela. These organizations join the program’s earlier grantees, bringing the number to 15 nonprofit organizations for a total donation…
Love’s Opens New Travel Stops in South Carolina and Texas
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores recently opened two new travel stops, located in Summerton, S.C., and Laredo, Texas. The Summerton store, located off Interstate 95, adds 70 jobs and 103 truck parking spaces to Clarendon County. The Laredo store, located off Highway 1472 (Mines Road), adds 55 jobs and 87 truck parking spaces to…
Core-Mark Donates Delivery Services to Arkansas Foodbank
Core-Mark International is donating delivery services to Arkansas Foodbank, helping make sure that much-needed frozen and other perishable items are getting to the state’s residents who need them the most during COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, Arkansas Foodbank has received and distributed over 2 million extra pounds of perishable and non-perishable food provided by…
Frito-Lay Snack Index Outlines Shifting Consumer Preferences
Frito-Lay issued the latest edition of its U.S. Snack Index, finding snacks remain essential to summer, but with consumers increasingly buying through new channels and eating snacks differently than ever before. The majority of Americans (86%) anticipate their summers will be different compared to last year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. From minimal travel and…
Stewart’s Opens New Shop in Glens Falls, NY
Stewart’s Shop recently opened a new store in Glens Falls, N.Y., after the project was temporarily delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This new shop has gas, and customers can get diesel and non-ethanol gas for their boat and lawn mower. Although there’s no inside seating allowed for the time being, when dining is permitted…
Ferrero Names New Vice President of Trade Marketing and Category Management
Ferrero USA Inc., part of the global confectionery company Ferrero Group, announced that Michael Zacharias has joined the organization as Vice President, Trade Marketing and Category Management, U.S.A. In this new role, Zacharias will lead trade marketing, category management and shopper marketing for Ferrero’s portfolio, which includes Nutella, Kinder, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Crunch, Baby…
Tiger Fuel Energizes the Market Concept
Tiger Fuel is roaring into 2020, invigorating its ‘The Market’ convenience concept with a full refresh from logo and store design to uniforms. Meanwhile, the Charlottesville, Va.-based company is pouncing on new technology, upgrading its websites, introducing mobile and online ordering, and launching a new rewards program, all while upping employee wages, reducing turnover and…
Wawa Foundation Announces Hero Award Details
The Wawa Foundation announced the details and timeline of the 2020 Wawa Foundation Hero Award, which is presented during the annual Wawa Welcome America! Festival. The Wawa Foundation Hero Award honors a nonprofit organization and its volunteers serving the Philadelphia area. Heroes rise to meet the immense challenges facing the community or individuals within the…
Yesway Launches ‘Fuel Up Your Summer for Winning’ Sweepstakes
Yesway announced its new summer sweepstakes, Fuel Up Your Summer for Winning, which gives customers a chance to win one of thousands of prizes, including free gas for year, a trip to Iceland and more. One lucky Yesway Rewards loyalty program member will win the Yesway Summer Sweepstakes Grand Prize of an all-expense paid trip…