This summer, Casey’s is offering a chance to bring a live concert from Academy of Country Music multiple award-winning artist Lee Brice to a customer’s hometown through its Summer of Freedom sweepstakes. “I’m excited to team up with Casey’s to bring one lucky fan and their local community a free concert,” Brice said. “Summer is the […]
Category: C-Store News
7-Eleven Franchisees Seek Relief From 24-Hour Mandate
Faced with a crippling shortage of labor, higher operating costs, lower gross margin and lower net profit, 7-Eleven franchisees nationwide are asking their franchisor to reconsider its mandate that stores resume 24/7 operations beginning May 24. A letter to 7-Eleven Inc. from the local Franchise Owner Association in greater-Philadelphia describes the situation as “very dire.” […]
Weigel’s Celebrates 90th Anniversary With Campaign And New Milk
Weigel’s Stores, East Tennessee’s dairy, bakery and convenience store chain since 1931, is celebrating its 90th anniversary with the kickoff campaign of “90 Years for Us, 90 Days for You” and the introduction of its newest flavor milk profile: Birthday Cake Milk. The “90 Years for Us, 90 Days for You” campaign began May 3 […]
7-Eleven Doubles Up On Restaurant Concepts In Newest Evolution Store
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven continues to make strides in the quick-serve restaurant arena with its newest Evolution Store in Manassas, Virginia – the first to offer customers two restaurant options in one location. Its Raise the Roost Chicken and Biscuits restaurant, which opened its first location a year ago in Manhattan, will be joined at the Manassas store by Parlor Pizza, an onsite […]
Kellogg Co. And 7-Eleven Team Up To Break Guinness World Record
Kellogg Co. and 7-Eleven have unveiled the World’s Largest Box of Toaster Pastries filled with Pop-Tarts in the parking lot of the 7-Eleven Store Support Center in Dallas, Texas. The box set a new Guinness World Record. Filled with 1,331 pounds of individual packages of toaster pastries, the box will be donated directly to the North Texas […]
Casey’s General Stores Hosts Grand Opening Of Joplin Distribution Center
Casey’s General Stores, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, Joplin Mayor Ryan Stanley and the Joplin Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Casey’s new, $62 million distribution center in Joplin. The state-of-the-art warehouse, logistics and distribution facility adds 125 jobs to the region. “Casey’s has had a long-standing presence in Missouri and provided opportunities to […]
NCD’s Sales Force Working To Enhance Customer Revenue Opportunities
Bringing a level of excellence, value-added services and personalized product recommendations to enhance customer revenue opportunities is the goal of National Convenience Distributors’ sales force. The lead behind the team of more than 250 consultants is Steve Peterson, EVP of sales and marketing for National Convenience Distributors. NCD’s sales scope covers all of New England, […]
South Carolina-based Spinx Launches New Mobile App
The Spinx Co. has launched its new mobile app, available for download via the Apple App Store and Google Play. Previously downloaded versions of the app should update automatically. By downloading the app and creating an account, all customers will receive a one-time offer of 25 cents off per gallon on their next Spinx fill […]
