The Spinx Co., a Greenville, South Carolina-based fuel and convenience retail company with more than 80 locations and 45 car washes statewide, celebrated the opening of its newest store in Greenville with a ribbon cutting on Jan. 10. Located at 619 Rutherford Street on the corner of Rutherford and Shaw Streets, the new store will […]
Category: C-Store News
7-Eleven Offers New Organic Cold-Pressed Juice Varieties
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven is offering new varieties of its 7-Select GO!Smart organic cold-pressed juice in 100 percent single juice varieties. The new 7-Select GO!Smart 100 percent fruit juices are unusual varieties that aren’t typically found in every grocery and convenience store. The three new varieties are: Pomegranate–Each bottle is made using 2.5 pomegranates, a powerful […]
7-Eleven Rings In 2019 With 19-Cent Coffee, 7-Select Pure Bottled Water
After counting down the end of 2018, revelers can ring in 2019 with 19-cent coffee and bottled water at participating 7-Eleven stores. Good for a medium cup of fresh-brewed coffee or 1-liter bottle of 7-Select Pure water, the deal is available through the retailer’s 7Rewards loyalty program on the 7-Eleven smartphone app. The coupon offer for each beverage is redeemable […]
7-Eleven Introduces Roamer Canned Wine
7-Eleven Inc. introduces its first canned wine, Roamer, which is available in chardonnay and rosé. The Roamer chardonnay has an oak influence, with bright tropical and citrus fruits that add to its acidity. The Syrah-based rosé is a dry, fruit-driven wine with hints of strawberry and raspberry. According to an industry study released this year, […]
Altria Refocuses Innovative Product Efforts
Altria Group Inc. is discontinuing production and distribution of all MarkTen and Green Smoke e-vapor products and VERVE oral nicotine containing products. This decision is based upon the current and expected financial performance of these products, coupled with regulatory restrictions that affect Altria’s ability to quickly improve these products. The Richmond, Virginia-based company says it will refocus its resources on more […]
Raley’s To Sell 13 Aisle 1 Fuel Stations To Anabi Oil
Raley’s plans to sell its 13 Aisle 1 fuel stations to Anabi Oil, a Southern California family business and c-store operator. Anabi Oil is prepared to assume operations of the fuel stations as of early 2019, under the name Aisle 1. The deal will make Anabi’s Aisle 1 locations and Raley’s exclusive fuel partners. The fuel stations are […]
RaceTrac Opens Its 500th Store In Hapeville, Georgia
RaceTrac opened its 500th store on Dec. 5 at 1180 Virginia Avenue in Hapeville, Georgia. In celebration, RaceTrac offered free medium fountain drinks to the first 500 guests at the new store. The 500th guest also received a $500 RaceTrac gift card. “We are thrilled to reach this incredible milestone,” said Billy Milam, president of RaceTrac. “In 2018, we’ve continued […]
Mars Wrigley: Lead With Chocolate & Gum To Increase Confectionery Shopability
At Mars Wrigley, the fundamental belief is that by growing the confectionery category, everyone wins. Shaf Lalani, VP of customer experience, said the company did an extensive survey over the last year and a half, looking at consumers’ behaviors, usage and attitude toward the category as well as their shopping behaviors. “It’s been a rich […]
