Spicewood, Texas-based Kwik Chek has launched two initiatives at all of its stores in Texas and Oklahoma to raise funds for United Way to help those impacted by COVID-19. In partnership with its sister company McCraw Oil, Kwik Chek has joined the #TexansHelpingTexans and #OklahomansHelpingOklahomans initiatives and has pledged to match the first $5,000 raised…
Del Monte Shares Tips for Getting the Most Out of Fresh Produce
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc. has remained committed to making sure that consumers around the country will not only have continued access to fresh produce during the COVID-19 pandemic, but will also learn some new ways to get the most out of the fresh fruits and veggies purchased in their own kitchens. To help…
Getting the Most out of Your POS
By Elie Y. Katz The USA has, for as long as we can remember, been coined “The Land of Opportunity.” We offer a melting pot of options for new businesses to start up, grow and thrive. Our country is renowned as a safe haven for immigrants to start over and rebuild their lives, while preserving…
From Mini to Make-Your-Own, Pizza Rolls with the Trends
With the variety of crusts and toppings readily available, there’s no “same old, same old” when it comes to pizza. While familiar cheese and pepperoni remain the favorites, creations such as chicken bacon ranch, mac and cheese, and breakfast pizzas are growing rapidly in popularity, noted Mark DiDomenico, director, customer solutions for Datassential research company.…
Stewart’s Updates COVID-19 Response
New York-based Stewart’s Shops’ top priority is to protect the health and safety of its customers and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stewart’s continues to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended guidelines and is adapting to the ever-changing recommendations while balancing the needs of our customers and employees. As the CDC changes…
PODCAST: COVID-19 Update
In this podcast, CStore Decisions’ Executive Editor Erin Del Conte, speaks with Doug Galli, vice president and general manager for Reid Stores/ Crosby’s, and the board chairman of the National Advisory Group (NAG), about how COVID-19 is impacting the c-store business and how his chain is responding in order to protect employees and support the…
Urban Stores Are Meeting the Demand for Convenience and Essential Items
A CSD Exclusive The large, densely populated inner-cities are among those areas to be hit the hardest by COVID-19. The consequences have already impacted, and in some cases redefined, every single sector of the community, according to exclusive research from National Retail Solutions (NRS). For the urban dweller, it has disrupted everything about their lives,…
Casey’s Appoints Restaurant Industry Veteran as VP of Food Service
Casey’s General Stores announced restaurant industry veteran Michelle Wickham will join the company as Vice President, Food Service. In this role, Wickham will continue to evolve Casey’s $1.1 billion prepared foodservice business, advancing the incorporation of a restaurant mindset for menu, quality, consistency and innovation across the company’s 16-state store footprint. “Michelle’s extensive experience in…
Love’s Opens Six Truck Care and Speedco Locations
Love’s Travel Stops has opened six Love’s Truck Care and Speedco locations. The new locations offer tire, lube and mechanical services for professional drivers and fleets at affordable costs. Commercial drivers can stop at over 380 locations across the country for their needs and our technicians will help get them back on the road quickly…
Coca-Cola Foundation Awards Additional $13.5 Million in Grants to Nonprofits Responding to COVID-19
The Coca-Cola Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company, is awarding a total of $13.5 million in grants to five non-profit organizations that are working on the front lines of the U.S. and Canadian humanitarian response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest grants support organizations focused on providing relief to first responders and residents…