The Coca-Cola Co., Keurig Dr Pepper and PepsiCo announced the launch of the Every Bottle Back initiative to reduce the industry’s use of new plastic by making significant investments to improve the collection of the industry’s valuable plastic bottles so they can be made into new bottles. These competitors are coming together to support the circular plastics economy by…
Cigars’ Slow Burn
In many ways, Massachusetts is a microcosm of tobacco regulations popping up in communities across the country. Prior to the statewide enactment of 21 as the legal minimum purchasing age for tobacco products earlier this year, various cities adopted the age while others remained at 18. Way before Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker called for a…
ExxonMobil Launches New Loyalty and Payment App
ExxonMobil announced its new, all-in-one Exxon Mobil Rewards+ app is available for use nationwide at the company’s more than 11,500 Exxon and Mobil stations. The new app builds upon ExxonMobil’s history of technology and innovation, combining the security and ease of the Speedpass+ mobile payment app with the benefits of the Exxon Mobil Rewards+ loyalty program. The Exxon…
Following Cumberland Farms Acquisition, EG Group Moving Headquarters to Massachusetts
EG America, a subsidiary of U.K.-based EG Group, is moving its headquarters from downtown Cincinnati to Cumberland Farms‘ headquarters in Massachusetts and laying off about 200 employees, according to the Cincinnati Business Courier. EG America told the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services in an Oct. 31 Worker Adjustment Retraining Notification (WARN) that it is…
ChevronTexaco Extends Contract With LSI Industries
San Ramon, Calif.-based ChevronTexaco, an American multinational energy corporation active in more than 180 countries, has extended its contract with LSI Industries Inc. by four years. ChevronTexaco controls a branded network of nearly 8500 locations, and LSI, a U.S.-based manufacturer of outdoor and indoor lighting and graphics for commercial, industrial and multi-site retail applications, has…
ACE Urges EPA to Honor Original RFS Deal
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) CEO Brian Jennings testified during the public hearing in Ypsilanti, Mich., on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed supplemental rulemaking to its proposed 2020 Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The proposal seeks comment on “projecting the volume of gasoline and diesel that will be…
Hard Seltzer Shakes Up Adult Beverage Scene
C-store shoppers’ tastes in beer and adult beverages continue to evolve, with a more diverse group of consumers looking for healthier and craft brands, as well as hard seltzers. Corrie Burdick, category manager for Alltown Fresh, which just opened its most recent location in Waterbury, Conn., said the chain has seen an influx of guests…
Nouria Energy Opens Boston Logan Airport Flagship Store
Nouria Energy Corp. recently opened its new flagship location at Boston Logan Airport. Founded in 1989 by founder and CEO Tony El-Nemr, Nouria Energy is one of New England’s largest and most trusted family-owned and operated convenience stores and fuel retailers. The company owns 150 convenience store locations in five New England states of which 118…
Casey’s Debuts New Limited-Edition Pizzas
Casey’s General Store is adding two new, limited-edition pizzas to its menu, available through December: Mac & Cheese Pizza and Chicken Alfredo Pizza. Casey’s is bringing its Mac & Cheese Pizza back. This returning fan-favorite combines two cheesy favorites into the ultimate dinner special. The tasty mashup of flavor features creamy cheddar cheese sauce, and classic macaroni and cheese…
Big Y Names New VP of Fresh Foods, District Sales and Merchandising Mentor
Big Y Foods named Eric Swensen as vice president of fresh foods and Christian D’Amour as district sales and merchandising mentor. As vice president of fresh foods, Swensen is responsible for developing strategies and team support for sales, marketing and merchandising for all fresh foods departments for the entire chain, including all fresh meat, seafood,…