Savannah, Georgia-based Enmarket recently marked a decade of working with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “Light The Night” campaign by announcing it has raised $1 million over a 10-year period. In its latest form, Enmarket launched a company-wide initiative in September across Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina by encouraging its customers to donate at […]
Category: C-Store News
Posted inC-Store News, National
Survey Finds C-Stores Should Push Self-Checkout, Fresh Offerings
Convenience retailers are increasingly feeling the pressure from grocery and general merchandise retailers offering a larger assortment of food and essentials through delivery and pick-up options. Incisiv and Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions have announced their survey findings, titled “State of the Industry: The Future of C-Stores.” According to the research, the convenience industry is adopting many new strategies […]
Posted inC-Store News, Association News, National
NACS: Gas Prices Affect Consumer Driving Patterns
Nearly half of Americans say they are driving less than they did before the pandemic hit in early 2020, and they cite gas prices as the main reason why, according to a new national consumer survey released by the National Association of Convenience Stores. Three in five drivers say gas prices are the main reason […]
Posted inC-Store News, Executive News, Northeast
NECSEMA Names Brennan As Executive Director
Stoughton, Massachusetts-based NECASEMA has named Peter Brennan, a former attorney for the Massachusetts State Automobile Dealers Association, as its new executive director. Brennan, who formerly worked for Massachusetts Sens. Michael Morrissey and Robert Hedlund, succeeds longtime NECSEMA director Jon Shaer, who recently accepted a position with ChargePoint. Brennan takes the reins of the trade organization, […]
Posted inC-Store News, Midwest
Casey’s Appoints Spanos To Board Of Directors
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 […]
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 […]