Casey’s General Stores Inc. announced that Bill Walljasper, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will retire from the company later this year. Walljasper plans to continue as CFO through the completion of the company’s fiscal 2020 year-end reporting and oversee a transition period with his successor. “Bill’s leadership and service spent building this company,…
Chevron App Now Accepts Venmo
Chevron announced that its new Chevron and Texaco mobile apps now include Venmo as a payment option, making the company the first to accept the payment service for fuel purchases at the pump. “Chevron updated its branded mobile applications to offer consumers access to Venmo to pay for fuel and car washes at the pump…
Smoker Friendly Acquires 22 Tobacco Road Outlet Stores
The Cigarette Store Corp. (TCSC) , doing business as (dba) Smoker Friendly, has acquired the 22 Tobacco Road Outlet (TRO) stores based in North Carolina. Smoker Friendly will rebrand them ‘Smoker Friendly’ and introduce the Smoker Friendly brand family of tobacco products at the acquired stores immediately. “These stores provide a great opportunity to expand our…
R.J. Reynolds Vuse Brand Partners With Arrow McLaren SP
R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company‘s Vuse brand has partnered with Arrow McLaren SP for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. On Feb. 7, Arrow McLaren SP unveiled its IndyCar contender for the 2020 series — featuring the Vuse logo on the rear wing, chassis side and sidepod tops of the cars. “We’re excited to partner with Arrow McLaren…
Best Foodservice Launch Awards
WINNER: FriendShip Stores for FriendShip Famous Chicken, part of its FriendShip Kitchen brand and foodservice program CStore Decisions is recognizing FriendShip Stores for a “Best Foodservice Launch” designation for its FriendShip Famous Chicken, a rapidly growing part of its new FriendShip Kitchen brand and foodservice program. Fremont, Ohio-based FriendShip debuted its new FriendShip Kitchen store…
Emerald Organic Products Merging With Pura Vida
Science plus nature: Combination of CBD industry health and wellness leaders will likely enhance global hemp-based product market penetration. Emerald Organic Products Inc., a diversified cannabidiol (CBD)-focused health sciences company, recently announced the completion of plans to merge with Pura Vida Health, a health and wellness company focused on using natural ingredients – including the…
Marathon Petroleum Tests Sustainable Approach to Remediation Projects
Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) is bringing sustainability to environmental remediation. Environmental remediation involves removing contaminants from water and soil to protect human health and restore the environment; however, certain remediation activities can generate emissions or other waste products that impact the environment. MPC is moving to the forefront of the oil and gas industry with…
Love’s to Host Hiring Event for Tire Technicians, Mechanic Apprentices and Diesel Mechanics
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is seeking to hire new employees for full- and part-time positions as tire technicians, mechanic apprentices and diesel mechanics at a one-day hiring event on Feb. 25. The event will take place Feb. 25 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at more than 380 Love’s Truck Care Center and…
Stewart’s Shops Offers Valentine’s Day Ice Cream Promotion
New York-based Stewart’s Shops is offering 50-cent single-scoop cones all day on Valentine’s Day. Customers can choose from any flavor at Stewart’s ice cream counter to enjoy on a cone or in a dish — treat themselves to their favorite flavor or take a special someone out for dessert. Flavors include Adirondack Bear Paw, Black…
McLane Hosts First Technology Summit and User Conference
McLane Company Inc. has kicked off its first Technology Summit and User Conference in San Antonio, Texas. The Technology Summit will help customers gain a deeper understanding of how McLane’s software and hardware solutions can foster operational excellence in their organizations. McLane understands the competitive advantage technology can provide and has made a heavy investment…