Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) announced that it will host a conference call with analysts on Jan. 29, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. EST to discuss 2019 fourth-quarter and full-year financial results, which will be released earlier that day, and to provide an update on company operations. Interested parties may listen to the conference call by visiting…
Online Food and Beverage Sales Expected to Increase 32% Annually
Online sales of food and beverages in the U.S. reached $17 billion in 2018, making the U.S. the second largest food e-commerce market in the world with 15% of global sales, according to U.S. Grocery Market Focus: The Amazon Food Shopper, 2nd Edition, a new report by market research firm Packaged Facts. Through 2023, food…
Industry Mourns Land Mark Products President and CEO Jason Farrell
Milford, Iowa-based Land Mark Products announced the passing of its CEO and President, Jason Farrell. He was 48. Jason was deeply loved by his family, friends and colleagues. Words cannot express the significant level of loss that will be felt by the foodservice industry. With over 30 years of service to Land Mark Products, Jason…
Stewart’s Shops Hosts Holiday Match Fundraiser
Saratoga Springs, N.Y.-based Stewart’s Shops is celebrating the season with its Holiday Match program and events. Holiday Match is a program that started 33 years ago to benefit organizations/programs for kids under the age of 18 in the areas of social services, health, education, recreation and the arts. To date, with the help of its customers,…
For One Day Only, 7-Eleven Offers Limited-Edition Refillable Tumblers
7-Eleven is offering limited-edition cups for each of its signature proprietary beverages — Slurpee, Big Gulp and coffee — that include a year of free beverages, available exclusively on its website for a one-day sale starting Dec. 11 at 12 p.m. EST. The 20-ounce coffee and Slurpee cups and 30-ounce Big Gulp cups are stainless-steel Tervis…
Casey’s Launches Limited-Edition Merchandise
After years of customer requests, Casey’s recently debuted its first-ever line of merchandise. The first collection includes four high-quality, limited-edition t-shirts from Bella + Canvas, screen-printed with unique and funny Casey’s sayings — the perfect holiday gift for any fan of the chain. Casey’s is stocking sizes XS through 3XL, so there’s something for everyone. To…
Sheetz Hosts 27th Annual December Donation Drive
Sheetz recently kicked off its 27th annual December donation drive for Sheetz For the Kidz, which works to make the holiday season brighter for underprivileged children in the communities Sheetz serves. During the month of December, customers have the opportunity to support kids in their local communities through donation boxes near the register and by…
Fuel Prices Decrease Slowly
At $2.57, the national gas price average is one cent cheaper on the week, according to AAA, with the majority of states seeing minimal difference in the past week. Several saw decreases of up to four cents, while fewer than a dozen states saw gas prices increase. “Since the end of October, gasoline demand has…
First TA Express in Kansas Coming Next Year
TravelCenters of America has signed a franchise agreement to open its first TA Express in the state of Kansas. The company has signed a lease for property in the city of Edgerton. A newly constructed building will sit on 12 acres of land located on Interstate 35, Exit 205, and is expected to open…
Meijer readies opening of another neighborhood grocery
Meijer is readying to open early next year Woodward Corner Market, the second of its new neighborhood grocery store concept, within the Woodward Corners by Beaumont development in Royal Oak, Mich., a suburb of Detroit. The market, slated to open Jan. 29, 2020, is focused on bringing a mix of fresh, convenient food and value…