We all know the importance of a well-educated workforce and the c-store landscape is certainly no exception. Among the many pieces of NAG’s core mission is to help cultivate and groom the convenience store leaders of tomorrow. The National Advisory Group (NAG) scholarship fund was developed to help qualified students offset some of the costs…
GATE Foundation Raises $55,000 for National Brain Tumor Society
The GATE Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Jacksonville-based GATE Petroleum Company, and GATE customers raised $55,000 for the National Brain Tumor Society. From July 1, 2019, through Dec. 31, 2019, coin boxes were placed at the registers of all 72 GATE stores located across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina to collect donations. “This…
7-Eleven Completes Acquisition of Independently Operated Oklahoma Stores
7-Eleven announced that it has officially closed on the acquisition of more than 100 independently operated 7-Eleven stores in central Oklahoma. “These stores have carried the 7-Eleven name for 67 years, and today they officially join the global 7-Eleven family,” said Joe DePinto, 7-Eleven President and CEO. “We look forward to meeting the needs of…
More Than 1,000 Shell Sites Offer Outdoor EMV Technology
Shell announced that more than 1,000 of its retail sites now offer outdoor EMV technology. This technology is designed to reduce fraud and protect personal information while fueling up. The fuel dispenser counterfeit fraud liability shift goes into effect on Oct. 1. Shell is fully committed to providing its wholesalers with the information and resources…
Energy Drinks Anticipate Upbeat 2020
The energy drinks category lived up to its name in 2019 with an overall category growth of 10.8% in dollar sales, according to figures compiled by IRI. “Energy drinks have been on a solid growth trajectory in recent years and, in fact, saw accelerated growth in 2019 due to the innovation around performance energy drinks,”…
‘Selling CBD’ Podcast: VERC Enterprises Moving Full Speed Ahead on CBD
While some c-stores are laying back, assessing the developing CBD marketplace, one chain is moving full speed ahead into connecting its customers with the benefits of CBD-related products. CStore Decisions Senior Editor Thomas Mulloy speaks with New England convenience store chain VERC Enterprises CEO Leo Vercollone about his company’s robust commitment to entering the…
Parker’s Donation Supports Disabled American Veterans
Parker’s recently donated $5,000 to nonprofit organization Disabled American Veterans (DAV), which the c-store chain raised by selling DAV-branded refillable cups. “We are thrilled and honored to receive such a generous donation from Parker’s and are grateful for their thoughtful gift,” said DAV National Adjutant Marc Burgess. “These funds will go directly towards supporting America’s veterans…
Exclusive: NATO’s Briant Weighs in on Flavored Tobacco Vote
The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday, Feb. 28, passed H.R. 2339, a bill that would ban nationwide sales of all flavored tobacco and vaping products, with few exceptions, as well as outlaw any remote sales not done face-to-face, effectively doing away with online purchases of any kind. The House bill’s ban on flavors includes…
CDC Issues COVID-19 Guidance for Businesses
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published interim guidance for businesses and employers to plan and respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). This interim guidance is based on what is currently known about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The CDC will update this interim guidance as needed and as additional information becomes…
7-Eleven Expands Evolution Store Concept
7-Eleven is expanding its Evolution Store concept to Washington D.C. and San Diego, Calif., following the successful opening of its beta store in Dallas last March. The Washington D.C. store is now open at 504 K St., and the San Diego store at 3504 El Cajon Blvd. will open in the coming months. 7-Eleven plans…