Altoona, Pa.-based Sheetz opened it’s third store in Greensboro, N.C. as well as its first store in the community of Berwick, Pa., yesterday. The 5,000 square foot store in Greensboro opened at 1001 Gardner Hill Drive, and celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony in the afternoon. As part of the celebration, the…
Wawa To Present 2010 Environmental Community Service Award
For the fifth straight year, Wawa, NBC 10 and Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP are preparing to present the Annual Environmental Community Service Award. The Environmental Community Service award aims to raise awareness of environmental concerns and to recognize middle and high schools in the Delaware Valley for their efforts in environmental service projects…
Suncor Energy Appoints New Members to Board
John Ferguson, chairman of Suncor Energy Inc., announced the appointment of Dominic D’Alessandro and Jacques Lamarre to the company’s Board of Directors. Dominic D’Alessandro retired as president and CEO of Manulife Financial Corporation earlier this year, a position he held from 1994 to 2009. Before that he held a number of executive positions…
FamilyMart to Buy Am/pm Japan Co.
FamilyMart Co. and its top shareholder Itochu Corp. are reportedly planning to buy the competing convenience store operator Am/pm Japan Co., according to Nikkei English News. FamilyMart and Itochu may spend about 10 billion yen ($111 million) to acquire all the shares from Am/pm’s parent company Rex Holdings Co., according to the report. …
Dunkin’ Donuts Expands in Kentucky
Dunkin’ Donuts, has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with Pace Development LLC for 15 new restaurants in Louisville, Ky. The first two locations are anticipated to open in 2011 and the remainder by 2016. Dunkin’ Donuts’ development in Louisville is part of a steady and strategic growth strategy, which includes expanding in…
Winners of ’Fuel My Passion’ Announced
Five grand prize winners have been announced in the Shell V-Power “Fuel My Passion” Contest & Sweepstakes following a nationwide vote. Hundreds of automotive and motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country entered the contest. All entries shared a common thread-their passion for their ride and fueling it with Shell V-Power. The online…
Sheetz Petitions Pennsylvania for Beer Sales
Altoona, Pa.-based Sheetz, which has more than 350 stores in six states including more than 200 in Pennsylvania, has started a petition drive to show Pennsylvania lawmakers that customers want to buy beer in its stores, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Chairman Steve Sheetz wants a law allowing convenience stores to sell beer, although…
Circle K To Acquire 100 Chicago Shell Stores
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. expects to enter into an agreement through one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Circle K, creating a joint venture with Shell Oil Products U.S. to operate about 100 convenience stores in the greater Chicago metropolitan area. The transaction is subject to final management approvals of both companies, standard regulatory approvals and…
Sinclair Exits Retail Market
Sinclair Oil Corp. is looking to sell it gas station business, and leave the retail business by 2010 after close to 80 years in service, the Oklahoman reported. Last month, the company also announced it was offloading its Tulsa, Okla. Refinery. “We have already sold approximately 60 locations to and through our jobber…
New Shell Rotella T Motor Oil at Sam’s Club
As part of the Sam’s Club commitment to help independent business owners make a profit and simplify their business needs, the company is now offering Shell Rotella T 15W-40 motor oil with “Triple Protection” technology. Available in one gallon, 2.5 gallon, or 55 gallon drum sizes, the Triple Protection technology builds on the…