Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores has appointed Mike Spanos to its board of directors, bringing the number of directors to 12. For more than 28 years, Spanos has led organizations and accelerated growth in the hospitality, food and beverage industries. “We are pleased to welcome Mike to the Casey’s Board of Directors as he adds significant […]
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Posted inBeverage News, C-Store News, Southwest
7-Eleven Debuts Online Merchandise Store
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven has announced the launch of 7Collection, an online merchandise shop curated for its fans. The shop features exclusive apparel and accessories inspired by 7-Eleven and its fan-favorite products – like Big Gulp and Slurpee drinks – that customers can’t find anywhere else. The 7Collection shop offers shoppers items like vintage tees, hats and an assortment of memorabilia. […]
Posted inDollar General, C-Store News, Executive News, Southeast
Dollar General Promotes Garratt To President, CFO
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General Corporation has promoted CFO John Garratt to president, effective Sept. 1. Garratt will retain his role as CFO, which includes oversight of the company’s finance, accounting, strategy and procurement functions. As president, Garratt will add responsibilities for the company’s initiative relating to healthcare and its expansion to Mexico. Garratt joined Dollar General […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southwest
Yesway Debuts Concept Store In Lubbock, TX
Yesway has opened a new concept store, Allsup’s Express, Aug. 16 at 1111 University Ave., adjacent to Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. The Allsup’s Express store, a 3,000-square-foot bodega-style store, is focused on serving the university community with an assortment of merchandise offerings tailored to meet student needs, including food, beverages and everyday products. The express store will […]
Posted inC-Store News, Midwest
Buc-ee’s To Break Ground On First Location In Missouri
Buc-ee’s will break ground on a new travel center Aug. 23 in Springfield, Missouri. The start of construction will be celebrated with a ceremony at noon, attended by local leaders. Located at 3284 N. Mulroy Road, the new location is the first Buc-ee’s travel center in Missouri. It will occupy 53,000 square feet and offer 120 fueling positions outside its store with thousands of […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southeast
Parker’s Convenience Stores Appoints New VP Of Operations
St. Simons Island, Georgia-based Parker’s Convenience Stores has appointed Liz Howard as its VP of operations. Howard will replace Chuck King in the position, who is retiring after more than 20 years of service to the company. “Liz has been a stellar employee and store manager, and she will serve us well in her new […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southwest
Yesway To Open Four Allsup’s Stores In Texas, New Mexico
Fort Worth, Texas-based Yesway has announced the opening of its newest Allsup’s-branded stores in Colorado City, Claude, and San Angelo, Texas, and Carlsbad, New Mexico. The company’s portfolio stands at 410 stores, with the company having opened 30 new and relocated stores to date in 2022. Located at 947 East Interstate Highway 20, Colorado City, Texas; 225 W 1st Street, Claude, Texas; 4028 […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southwest
7-Eleven Launches Snack-Inspired Fashion Collaborations
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven is releasing exclusive collaborations with snack and beverage brands. Customers who purchase participating products at 7-Eleven, Speedway or Stripes stores can win apparel and accessories inspired by popular snacks. A few customers will win a custom pair of shoes, including: Slurpee x What the Fanta: Designed by Jake Danklefs of Dank & Co., these sneakers are adorned with Slurpee drink branding […]