The Vapor Technology Association (VTA) welcomes the passage of the Tobacco Products Act, signed into law in New Mexico by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on March 4. The governor and Senator Gabriel Ramos (D) pushed for the reform, which is designed to restrict youth access to e-cigarette products, while ensuring adults can continue to enjoy…
The Southern Association of Wholesale Distributors CEO Greg Martin Has Passed Away
Greg Martin, CEO of the Southern Association of Wholesale Distributors, has passed away. The company sent the following obituary statement, along with information about his funeral services: Some stories are only as good as their storyteller, and today, we lost one of the best of them. Friday morning, Feb. 28, 2020, Gregory Bonnette Martin passed peacefully…
Beck Suppliers Promotes Business Unit Leaders
Beck Suppliers Inc., the parent company of Beck Branded Fuels, Beck Propane & Fuels, Beck Fuel Systems, Beck Car Wash Systems and FriendShip Stores, announced that it has promoted two of its business unit leaders, Lee Beckman and Joe Rosso. Beckman, who has served as Construction Manager since 2017, has been promoted to Vice President of…
Marathon Petroleum Announces Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goal
Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) has established a companywide goal to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per barrel of oil equivalent (BOE) processed to 30% below 2014 levels by 2030. The company has linked achievement of the goal to its executive compensation program and certain employee programs. “Marathon Petroleum has long been a leader in…
Target to Test New Convenience Store Concept
In its its annual Financial Community Meeting, held via webcast amid coronavirus concerns, Target announced its fourth quarter results and outlined some new initiatives, including plans for a new small, convenience store concept. Starting in 2021, Target will test a new format in urban areas that is about half the size of its current 12,000-square-foot small…
Brakebush Facility to Produce 90 Million Pounds of Poultry Per Year
Brakebush Brothers Inc. began production at its manufacturing facility in Mocksville, N.C. — its three new, state-of-the-art lines are projected to produce about 90 million pounds of poultry annually. The facility was badly damaged by fire in December of 2017. Brakebush purchased the facility from House of Raeford in 2018 and has since rebuilt and…
Speedway Raised $11.8 Million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Speedway raised $11.8 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across the U.S. in 2019 — a 25% increase from the previous year. The donations were raised by daily contributions made by customers, business partners and employees throughout the year. “Speedway’s continued focus on changing kids’ health and changing the future remains a critical component to…
TravelCenters of America Names Peter Crage as Executive Vice President, CFO and Treasurer
TravelCenters of America Inc. announced that Peter Crage has been appointed as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective immediately. Crage succeeds William Myers, who has resigned from the company. “Peter joins TA with experience directing large and complex financial organizations in the hospitality, entertainment and food service industries.” said Jonathan Pertchik, Managing…
Love’s App Adds Mobile Deals Feature
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores‘ Love’s Connect mobile app’s new Mobile Deals feature offers customers exclusive offers from popular brands. “Mobile Deals on the Love’s Connect app is a money-saving tool for local customers, professional drivers and those on road trips,” said Dave Frankenfield, vice president of marketing for Love’s. “We’re dedicated to rewarding our loyal customers…
Dunkin’ Adds Matcha to its Menu
Dunkin’, which officially changed its name from Dunkin’ Donuts in 2019, has introduced matcha lattes. As compared to traditional green tea, where the tea leaves are steeped or brewed, matcha is made by stone grinding young green tea leaf buds into a fine powder. Dunkin’s matcha lattes feature matcha green tea powder, produced in the…