Cumberland Farms is celebrating this year’s Super Bowl by offering customers a mobile coupon for $2 off pizza (typically $7.99) all weekend long while supplies last. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Super Bowl is one of the most popular sporting events in the U.S. and the second largest food consumption day.…
Pilot Opens New Washington Travel Center
Pilot Flying J, now known as Pilot Company, announced the grand opening of a Pilot Travel Center in Ellensburg, Wash., in late January. The Pilot Travel Center features full amenities for area residents and the traveling public, while adding approximately 50 local jobs and other economic benefits to the community. “We’re committed to making a…
Pizza and Chicken Shine as Foodservice Favorites
When it comes to foodservice, no matter the offer, whether proprietary or branded, today’s consumers expect quality as much as convenience. New trends emerge, but classics like pizza and chicken will always have a place in consumers’ hearts (and stomachs). Profiting With Pizza Greeneville, Tenn.-based Greeneville Oil, which operates 33 Quick Stop Markets in Tennessee…
PFJ Announces Name Change to Pilot Company
Pilot’s Flying J is flying away. The food, fuel, repair and retail giant with more than 900 travel centers in North America announced that it’s officially changing its corporate name to Pilot Company. The introduction of Pilot Company signals a milestone for the business and sets the stage for future growth. Pilot Company will serve…
Parker’s Donates $2,500 to Support Breast Cancer Services
Parker’s recently donated $2,500 to Susan G. Komen Coastal Georgia, helping the nonprofit organization offer breast cancer screenings, support services and ongoing education to area residents. Every year, Parker’s donates a portion of the proceeds from the sale of pink Breast Cancer Awareness refillable cups to Susan G. Komen Coastal Georgia. “We are deeply honored…
Love’s Adds New Checkout Technology
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores has added a new checkout technology through Ingenico Group. Ingenico Group’s Lane/8000 smart terminals are being installed at Love’s across the country. Love’s is the first travel stop network with the new technology. When the solution is combined with Love’s credit-processing software, transaction time is cut in half. Other features…
Acosta Announces New Board of Directors
Acosta Inc., a full-service sales and marketing agency, announced its new board of directors following its successful recapitalization earlier this year. New appointees include the following premier experts in the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry: Joe Crafton Beginning as a partner in 1988, Joe Crafton held a variety of leadership positions with Crossmark Inc.,…
National Fuel Prices Decrease as Stocks Grow
The national fuel price average is $2.54, which is three cents cheaper than last week, yet it’s 30 cents more than a year ago, according to AAA. Gas prices edged cheaper in the last week as gasoline stocks grew, measuring at 258 million bbl — a stock level not recorded by the Energy Information Administration…
Casey’s Fresh CEO Bullish on C-Store Industry
Casey’s General Stores is on a roll. Or is it a donut? Or pizza crust? Whatever it is, you can bet it was baked fresh from scratch in one of its store kitchens in the wee hours of the morning. After meeting with investors in New York City earlier this month and ringing the NASDAQ…
Irving Oil Introduces ‘The Irving at Pembroke’
Irving Oil will celebrate this week’s opening in Pembroke, Mass., of its newest convenience store, The Irving at Pembroke, by offering free, fresh-brewed hot coffee for three weeks. While the new location provides fresh food, quality fuel and clean restrooms, it’s not your typical c-store. “The Irving goes beyond a traditional convenience store experience,” said…