Spicewood, Texas-based Kwik Chek is showing its thanks to frontline workers at hospitals in its communities by donating more than 300 care packages to 13 Texas and Oklahoma hospitals. The company believes supporting the local community is crucial while weathering the COVID-19 crisis. Each care package included TXB electrolyte water, Two Hot Mamas salsa, tortilla chips, Keebler crackers,…
Marathon Petroleum Outlines Measures to Reduce Environmental Impact
Environmental stewardship is a core value at Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC), and the company has a strong history of engaging in initiatives, championing technological advancements and supporting events that have both a positive and lasting impact on the environment. MPC is inspired to make tomorrow even better and recently announced a companywide goal to reduce its…
U.S. Venture Acquires Southwest Transport Co.
Denton, Texas-based Martin Eagle Oil Company sold its municipal and commercial fuels businesses and transportation affiliate Southwest Transport Co. to Appleton, Wisc.-based U.S. Venture Inc., a privately held company that distributes and markets energy, automotive and lubricant products throughout North America. Martin Eagle is a petroleum marketer that serves customers primarily in and around the Dallas-Fort…
Kellogg Donates More Than $10 Million to COVID-19 Hunger Relief
Through its global Kellogg’s Better Days purpose platform, Kellogg is helping to deliver critical nourishment to people when they need it most. As the number of people impacted by COVID-19 continues to grow worldwide, the economic fallout of the pandemic threatens to create a new era of poverty. New research predicts that the number of…
Dash In Shows Appreciation for Health Care Workers, First Responders
Dash In convenience stores, a Wills Group company, is working to lift up today’s everyday heroes by showing appreciation for health care professionals and first responders who are working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. All healthcare professionals and first responders can visit any Dash In location in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia the week…
Whitlock Steers Culture at Tiger Fuel
As the director of human resources (HR) for Charlottesville, Va.-based Tiger Fuel Co., Ryan Whitlock helms HR for the entire organization, including its nine The Market convenience stores, fuel distribution, propane and wholesale distribution and All-American Car Wash, which has been rebranded the TigerWash. CStore Decisions is recognizing Whitlock with an HR award for his…
ExxonMobil Outlines COVID-19 Response
ExxonMobil is committed to being part of the solution to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and has focused efforts in three key areas. First, whether in a hurricane or a pandemic, ExxonMobil is committed to safely delivering the fuel and products needed to keep truck drivers, emergency responders and other essential workers moving. Across the U.S.,…
Houses Passes $484 Billion Funding Bill for Small Business Lending Programs
On April 23, Congress passed a $484 billion funding bill to replenish two small business lending programs and provide more funding for hospitals and COVID-19 testing. In addition to social distancing measures, House officials, staff members and many lawmakers wore masks or other face coverings, which some removed only to deliver speeches on the floor.…
Refuel Acquires 48 Double Quick Stores
Charleston, S.C.-based Refuel has finalized its acquisition of Indianola, Miss.-based Double Quick Inc.’s c-store 48 locations. Refuel is a portfolio company of First Reserve, a global private equity investment firm exclusively focused on energy. The transaction represents the fifth acquisition for Refuel since establishing its partnership with First Reserve in May 2019, and brings the total…
Hershey Commits $1 Million to Disposable Face Mask Production
The Hershey Company is committing $1 million to acquire, install and staff a new manufacturing line dedicated to the production of face masks. The new line, which will be capable of producing up to 45,000 masks per day, will become operational near the end of May. “Supporting our communities in difficult times is part of our…