Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is allowing professional drivers to keep their current My Love Rewards loyalty point status regardless of their purchases through the month of May. Members can still upgrade their status during this time but won’t be downgraded for any reason. “We know that professional drivers have a lot to worry…
Key Takeaways From CStore Decisions’ Webinar on COVID-19
On Monday, March 30, CStore Decisions hosted a webinar titled, “What Will You Do If Your Store Is Contaminated By COVID-19?” where a panel of experts discussed best practices in operations and sanitation during the pandemic. Moderator John Lofstock, editor of CStore Decisions Group, was joined by featured speakers Scott Apter, president of Apter Industries;…
Enmarket Increases Hourly Wages, Installs Plexiglass Shields
Savannah, Ga.-based Enmarket announced several new measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, including a temporary pay boost of $2.50 an hour for employees and the installation of plexiglass shields at its checkout counters as further protection for employees and customers. Installation of the plexiglass shields, also known as “sneeze guards,” will include all Enmarket locations in…
Dash In Provides $200,000 in Unrestricted Grants to Mid-Atlantic Food Banks
La Plata, Md.-based Dash In, a Wills Group company with with more than 50 c-store locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, announced $200,000 in unrestricted grants to four major food banks operating across the Mid-Atlantic region: Food Bank of Delaware, Maryland Food Bank, Feed More and Capital Area Food Bank. The four $50,000 unrestricted grants will help…
High’s Installs EV Charging Stations
Baltimore-based High’s announced that it has installed two new ChargePoint EV charging spots at its Jessup, Md., location. The move to implement EV charging solutions reinforces High’s dedication to optimizing the shopping experience for customers, while simultaneously supporting the future of e-mobility and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the company said. “We are seeing an increase of…
Prepaid Cards’ Popularity Continues to Increase
Last year, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an update to the Electronic Fund Transfer Act that increases protections on prepaid accounts and governs them more similarly to checking accounts. These rules are helping fuel the continued growth of prepaid cards, both in open-loop cards for multiple items like bill pay or healthcare spending…
Coffee Sales, Competition Climb
“People are drinking a lot of coffee,” said Chris Moynihan, director of foodservice for Station Management Consultants’ Sunoco-branded Food Marts, which operates 14 c-stores around Philadelphia. According to the National Coffee Association (NCA) National Coffee Data Trends 2019, 63% of people reported drinking coffee within the past day — one point down from 2018 but a…
High’s Issues COVID-19 Response, Provides Free Beverage to Medical Personnel
High’s remains a clean and safe environment for its customers and employees amid the COVID-19 crisis. The company has issued a response to COVID-19, which includes measures such as enhanced sanitation, updated employee benefits and free beverages for medical personnel, including irst responders, doctors and nurses. “High’s and Carroll Motor Fuels want to assure our…
Casey’s Offers Employees Additional $2 Per Hour, Updates Store Hours
Among its measures during COVID-19, to show appreciation and support for the team members who are on the frontlines of serving local communities, Casey’s General Stores is giving all full-time and part-time store employees an additional $2 per hour during this time. Managers, supervisors and trainers will receive an additional $100 per week. Casey’s is…
7-Eleven Donates 1 Million Masks Amid COVID-19 Shortage
7-Eleven provided all stores and franchisees with a supply of masks for use by franchisees and their employees as they serve customers in their stores, and has donated 1 million remaining masks to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to aid the medical community tirelessly battling the COVID-19 pandemic. “7-Eleven is a brand that cares deeply…