As vice president of people and culture for Franklin, Tenn.-based MAPCO, which operates close to 340 company-owned stores throughout the Southeastern region of the U.S., Amanda Davis plays a key role in transforming the company culture and elevating its talent, while positioning MAPCO for growth in a post-pandemic world. CStore Decisions is recognizing Davis as…
GPM Rolls Out $360 Million Remodel Initiative
After aggressive acquisition growth over the past decade, ARKO Corp., through its wholly owned subsidiary GPM Investments LLC, is embarking on a major remodel initiative, with plans to invest approximately $360 million over three to five years to bring 360 of its nearly 1,330 company-operated convenience stores across the U.S. under one unified design, while…
Maverik Teams With Feeding America To Fight Hunger
Chuck Maggelet, president and chief adventure guide for Maverik, speaks with CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte to share how Maverik is giving back to its communities. From partnering with Feeding America to fight hunger to supporting education to donating to help fund healthcare during the pandemic, Maverik takes an active role in giving…
Deel Drives Business at Thorntons
As director of human resources (HR) services and benefits for Louisville, Ky.-based Thorntons, with more than 200 stores in six states, Sandy Deel helps to drive business by finding efficiencies and helping employees succeed through management training programs, engagement surveys and more. CStore Decisions is recognizing Deel as part of our HR awards for her…
A Tech Approach to Labor Management
Technology is changing the way convenience stores approach labor management, offering an automated way to onboard new employees, communicate with team members and track schedules and benefits. CStore Decisions sat down with Melanie Wilson, human resources (HR) director at Weigel’s, to learn more about how the Powell, Tenn-based c-store chain is using technology as part…
Pilot Co. Aims to Fill More Than 5,000 Positions With National Hiring Day
Knoxville, Tenn.-based Pilot Co. will host its annual National Hiring Day on April 27 with virtual meet-and-greets across North America. As more travelers get back on the road this spring and summer, Pilot Co. seeks to fill more than 5,000 positions with jobs in retail, food service, professional driving and corporate roles. “Through all of…
Wawa Celebrates 57th Anniversary With Chainwide ‘Wawa Week’
Wawa announced plans for Wawa Week with “The Goldbergs,” a celebration of its founding and the 57th anniversary of its entrance into the retail business. This year, to commemorate the occasion, Wawa is stepping back in time to the 1980s — featuring a special celebration of “The Goldbergs” on ABC. As part of this year’s…
Recruiting Best Practices for an Unprecedented Era
Wow, what a year 2020 was! My hat’s off to anyone in human resources (HR) or operations working with the staffing challenges we all faced in retail during the height of pandemic and continue to navigate still today. As the vice president of Clark Oil Co. Food Stores, which operates 49 convenience stores across Mississippi…
Casey’s Opens $62 Million Missouri Distribution Center
Casey’s General Stores celebrated the grand opening of its new, $62 million distribution center in Joplin, Mo., alongside Governor of Missouri Mike Parson, Mayor of Joplin Ryan Stanley and the Joplin Chamber of Commerce. The new warehouse, logistics and distribution facility adds 125 jobs to the region. “Casey’s has had a long-standing presence in Missouri…
Thorntons Community Store Opens Its Doors
Thorntons opened its newest location — a non-profit community store in partnership with the Louisville Urban League. This first-of-a-kind store will operate as a sustainable not-for-profit venture with all profits from sales being reinvested by the Louisville Urban League to promote community equity and empowerment. It will also serve as a local recruitment and training…