Weigel’s CEO Kenneth E. McMullen, 74, of Powell, Tennessee, died July 29, 2021. In 1981, he joined Weigel’s Inc., an East Tennessee convenience store chain and dairy, in what would become a 40-year career. His initial job with Weigel’s was as the company’s operations manager. McMullen was instrumental in the company’s growth through his innovative […]
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7-Eleven Delivers Buy One, Get One Deal On National Chicken Wing Day
To celebrate National Chicken Wing Day on July 29, 7-Eleven is offering buy one, get one free five-count bone-in wings via 7–Eleven Delivery found on the 7NOW delivery app and the 7–Eleven app. Customers can choose between flavors like spicy, regular and buffalo. Participating 7-Eleven stores are also offering a buy one, get one free […]
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Savannah And Oak View Group Unveil Naming Rights Partnership
The City of Savannah, Georgia, and Oak View Group Facilities, managers and operators of the soon-to-open 9,500-seat arena, unveiled a multi-year naming rights partnership with Enmarket, the chain of convenience stores based in Savannah. As a result, the arena will be named Enmarket Arena. The deal was brokered by Global Partnerships, the sales and marketing arm of Oak View Group […]
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Convenience Retailers, Suppliers Say Supply Disruptions Are Concerning
Supply chain challenges persist, with little confidence improvements coming Product procurement throughout the supply chain was a major challenge for convenience stores and their supplier partners last quarter and is expected to continue throughout 2021, according to leading convenience store and supplier companies. Two in five convenience retailers, or 39 percent, say there were “significant” […]
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CEFCO Celebrates “Month of Freedom” With Rewards Through App
Temple, Texas-based CEFCO Convenience Stores is running a series of promotions during July through CEFCO Rewards, their pinpad-based loyalty program. CEFCO Rewards members will have access to free products and exclusive offers all month. Some offers will last a day and others will last a week. These exclusive deals will be communicated via email and […]
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Spinx Leads Convenience Store Industry In Self-Checkout Trend
Greenville, South Carolina-based fuel and convenience retailer The Spinx Co. has begun piloting a self-checkout program to maximize the roles of team members and to provide increased service to all customers. Spinx is leading the industry in the Upstate with this new offering and has a goal to rollout self-checkout to all Spinx stores in […]
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Yesway Celebrates Opening Of New Allsup’s In Bangs, Texas
Convenience store chain Yesway is celebrating the grand opening of its new Allsup’s store, located at 506 E Hall St. in Bangs, Texas, through June 19. Customers who visit the store between June 13-19 can enter for a chance to win one of the prizes that will be given away at noon on June 19, including a […]
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Tom Thumb Opens New Location In Gulf Shores, Alabama
EG Group, one of the fastest growing convenience store retailers in the U.S., opened its newest Tom Thumb store at 7074 State Highway 59 in Gulf Shores, Alabama on June 1. This new store features the company’s latest design, equipment and menu – all of which were created to expand the food choices and enhance the […]