Rutter’s c-store chain announced Friday, Feb. 14, that a third-party had reported to the chain that there may have been a data breach in mid-January regarding payment cards at some of the chain’s locations. The York, Pa.-based convenience store chain released the following statement: “Rutter’s takes the security of payment card data very seriously. We…
Marathon Petroleum LA Refinery Maintenance Department Partners With Local School
Marathon Petroleum Corp.’s (MPC) Los Angeles refinery (LAR) was challenged to find more ways to become engaged with the community surrounding the refinery, so the department worked with government and public affairs staff members to identify Wilmington Park Elementary School as a partner organization. The school was in urgent need of repairs, and a large work…
Stewart’s Shops Supports Boy Scout Event at Children’s Hospital
For the past seven years, New York-based Stewart’s Shops has been supporting a Boy Scout event at a children’s hospital in Albany, N.Y. St. Catherine’s is a human services provider for children and families, helping address issues such as child abuse, neglect, homelessness, special education and more. The troop planned a fun party for the kids…
Refuel Buys 48-Store Double Quick Chain
Refuel Operating Co., LLC, a Charleston, S.C.-based retail and wholesale fuel distribution and convenience store business, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Mississippi-based retail fuel distribution and convenience store chain Double Quick, Inc. Indianola, Miss.-based Double Quick was founded in 1983 by current Managing Partners Tom Gresham and Bill…
Creating a CBD Product Line: Some Caveats
Doing the legal and financial legwork now could pay off later for early CBD entrepreneurs. PORTLAND, Maine – The current widespread proliferation of CBD-based products has further highlighted the rapid expansion of the industry with more retailers and medical outlets continuing to sell CBD products. Research by CBD market analyst the Brightfield Group projects that…
Daily’s Upgrades Loyalty Program
Daily’s, which operates 36 c-stores in Florida, announced that it will upgrade its loyalty program with the one-to-one capabilities of the Paytronix platform. Paytronix Systems Inc.’s digital guest experience platform enables retailers to build customer-focused loyalty programs that not only offer flexibility in creating individualized marketing opportunities, but also integrate directly with payments and point-of-sale…
Kwik Chek Debuts Private-Label Salsa
Kwik Chek introduced a new, private-label salsa brand, Two Hot Mamas Salsa, to all of its locations. The salsas are available in stores including Sprouts, Whole Foods, Wheatsville, Royal Blue Grocery and Nature’s Grocer and Specs. Salsa varieties include: Salsa Roja: Inspired by local Austin, Texas, flavors, the Salsa Roja is made with simple, fresh…
Rich Products Announces Three Acquisitions
Rich Products announced the expansion of its product portfolio with three acquisitions: Rizzuto Foods, Morey’s Seafood International and two manufacturing plants from TreeHouse Foods. These strategic additions position Rich Products for continued growth, innovation and long-term success. “As we enter our 75th year, we remain as committed as ever to driving value for our customers,”…
The 2020 Foodservice Report
With foodservice now a core component of the convenience landscape, c-store retailers are watching the abundance of food trends vying for prominence in 2020. Which concepts will dominate menus in the year ahead? C-store operators are working to identify, test and implement the most promising concepts. Among these trends, plant-based continues to gain momentum, with…
Big Red Stores Adds First C-Store Self-Checkout Lane in Arkansas
Arkansas-based Big Red Stores recently installed its first self-checkout lane in its store in Hensley, Ark., marking the first self-checkout of its type in a convenience store in the state of Arkansas. With this cashierless technology, Big Red Stores enables customers to pay for their purchases using a touchscreen kiosk at the checkout stand. The new…