Carlos Acevedo has joined the convenience store chain Yesway as culinary innovation and research chef. In this newly created role, Acevedo will be responsible for identifying current and forward-looking food trends, driving new food initiatives for the chain, and creating food concepts unique to the Yesway brand. “We are pleased to welcome Carlos to the […]
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Vape Company Space Jam Expanding Into National C-Store Chains
Space Jam Juice LLC, a vape company, is expanding into national convenience store chains, growing from its current 4,000 stores to 10,000 by the end of 2017, and 25,000 stores by the end of 2018. This year’s authorizations include: Circle K Arizona, 580 locations; Circle K West (California, Oregon, Washington), 236 locations; 7-11, 400 locations; Giant (New Mexico), 260 […]
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Food Industry Associations Praise Tax Reform Proposal
The National Grocers Association (NGA), Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) have high praise for the proposed tax reform framework published by the group known as the “Big Six.” The group is made up of Republican congressional leaders and administration officials, including House Speaker Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Treasury […]
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‘Bodega’ Unmanned Pantry Boxes Compete For C-Store Biz
A startup called Bodega began a pilot test in the San Francisco Bay Area 10 months ago, according to a Fast Company article that said Bodega’s goal is to make corner stores “a thing of the past.” Bodega’s unmanned 5-foot-wide pantry boxes are located in apartments, offices, dorms and gyms and contain non-perishable items typically found […]
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Northeast Retailers Continue Their Hurricane Relief Efforts
Ahold USA and its brands—Stop & Shop, Giant Food of Landover and Giant Food Stores of Carlisle—on Sept. 5 announced donations totaling $250,000 to help with relief and recovery efforts following Hurricane Harvey. Other donations were announced by Key Food Stores Co-operative and Sheetz convenience stores. The donations, comprising $175,000 in cash donations and additional donations of $75,000 in food and supplies, will […]
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Northeast Retailers Add To Hurricane Relief Efforts
All of the Albertsons retail banners as well as Stop & Shop, Giant Food Stores, Weis Markets and Rutter’s all have announced Hurricane Harvey relief drives. Albertsons Cos. mobilized its entire chain of 2,300-plus stores across the U.S. to aid in the relief effort. Albertsons and the Albertsons Cos. Foundation plan to match the first $200,000 donated by customers. All […]
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Moran Steps Down As RaceTrac CEO, Company ‘Revising’ Leadership Structure
Allison Bolch Moran, leader of Atlanta-based convenience store operator RaceTrac Petroleum Inc., has stepped down as CEO. She will remain a member of the company’s board of directors. Moran became CEO in 2013, making her a third-generation leader of the family-owned chain. She is the granddaughter of the company’s founder, Carl Bolch Sr., who started the […]
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McLane, Love’s Travel Stops Extend 21-Year Partnership
McLane Co., a leading supply chain services company providing grocery and foodservice supply chain solutions, has renewed its service agreement with long-time customer Love’s Travel Stops. As part of this extended agreement, McLane will continue to deliver to more than 430 Love’s stores across 41 states. With its consistent service levels, efficient operational structure and nationwide […]