With the holiday shopping season fast approaching, a record 93 percent of Americans say they will be driving the same or more this month, and they anticipate spending more over that same time period, according a recent NACS Consumer Fuels Survey. Nearly three in four consumers (72 percent) say they will spend the same or […]
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NACS Concerned Over Continued Lack Of Menu-Labeling Guidance
NACS, the Association for Convenience and Fuel Retailing, said last week that a revised draft of menu-labeling guidelines has done little to address the “one-size-fits-none” rule. Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its revised draft, signaling that the government is moving forward with the Obama administration’s menu-labeling rule. Menu-labeling regulation initially was passed […]
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Former Tedeschi Food Shops Leader To Run For Congress
Peter Tedeschi, former CEO of Tedeschi Food Shops, a Massachusetts/New Hampshire convenience store retailer that was sold to 7-Eleven, has announced that he will run for Congress next year for the 9th congressional district of Massachusetts. Tedeschi, a Republican, will oppose Democrat Bill Keating, who currently holds that seat. The Massachusetts 9th congressional district encompasses […]
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Illinois-Based Eby-Brown Plans To Buy Pennsylvania C-Store Distributor
Convenience store distributor Eby-Brown Co. LLC said Oct. 23 that it plans to purchase AJ Silberman, a Pennsylvania-based wholesale distributor that has served convenience store retailers for more than 80 years. After the closing, AJ Silberman will operate as AJ Silberman, a division of Eby-Brown, from its headquarters in Indianola. It services more than 1,000 retail convenience store […]
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Massachusetts’ Honey Farms Stores Acquired By Global Partners LP
The sale of Honey Farms Inc. to Global Partners LP was completed Oct. 18, announced Matrix Capital Markets Group Inc., an independent middle-market investment bank. The acquisition includes 11 company-operated retail sites with fuel and convenience stores and 22 stand-alone c-stores. All of the sites are located in the greater Worcester, Massachusetts, area. The purchase price was approximately […]
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7-Eleven Adds New Brand, Products To Private Label Wine Selection
7-Eleven Inc. is expanding its selection of private brand wines with the launch of two white wines—chardonnay and pinot grigio. The convenience retailer has created the Trojan Horse brand for this new line. Trojan Horse Chardonnay is described as having “delicate aromas of ripe pear and stone fruit with balanced oak notes of vanilla; luscious fruit flavors are complemented with […]
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Actor, Strategic Advisor, Motivator Are Featured Speakers For NACS Show
The National Association of Convenience Store (NACS) has announced the general session speakers for this year’s convention that starts Tuesday, Oct. 17, in Chicago, and runs through Friday, Oct. 20. Actor William Shatner of “Star Trek” fame, Chip Conley, a strategic advisor, and Eric Chester, a motivational speaker, are the headliners. On Oct. 17, Chester, […]
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BP To Reintroduce The Amoco Fuel Brand At Its Stations
BP will reintroduce its Amoco retail fuel brand to BP gas stations. Last seen more than a decade ago in the U.S., the Amoco brand will be available to BP marketers as a complementary retail offering in cities where there could be additional growth opportunities. BP also said it also will help resolve local, competitive […]
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Kroger Considers Sale Of C-Store Business Generating $4B In Sales
Kroger plans to explore strategic alternatives for its convenience store business, including a potential sale, as part of its Restock Kroger plan, which is designed to “redefine the food and grocery customer experience in America.” “Restock Kroger” is a review of assets that are potentially of more value outside of the company than inside. “Our convenience stores […]
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C-Store Operators Cite Foodservice Programs As Reason For Optimism
Convenience store retailers say that in-store sales have performed strong so far this year, and they are optimistic about their business prospects for the remainder of 2017, largely because of the growth in food sales, according to a survey of U.S. retailers released today by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Three in five […]
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Core-Mark Changes Senior Management Team
Core-Mark Holding Co. has announced several executive management changes, including the establishment of a new corporate COO. Core-Mark named Scott McPherson as its new president and COO, and Christopher Hobson as SVP of US distribution-West. McPherson, former SVP of business operations and strategic opportunities, joined Core-Mark in 1992, starting out in sales at the Portland […]
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Yesway Creates Culinary Innovation And Research Chef Role
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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NACS Starts Drive To Collect Diesel Fuel, Water For Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is facing a humanitarian crisis in the wake of Hurricane Maria. To help the U.S. territory in the storm’s aftermath, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has started a drive to collect bottled water and diesel fuel. Suppliers that can provide diesel fuel or bottled water are encouraged to contact NACS Director of […]
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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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7-Eleven Expands Prepared Meals Program With 15 New Recipes
7‑Eleven is upping its prepared food program with 15 new locally made, “chef-inspired” heat-and-eat meals. These meal solutions feature Italian, homestyle, Asian and Mexican recipes. Prepared in local kitchens and delivered daily to participating 7‑Eleven stores in select markets, these on-the-go options for breakfast, lunch and dinner were launched in the refrigerated case beginning Sept. […]
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QuickChek’s New Store Designed To Attract Millennials
QuickChek’s new convenience store concept in Monroe, New Jersey, combines technology with dining. The nearly 5,500-s.f. store was designed with Millennials in mind. The new store offers free Wi-Fi, indoor seating with charging stations and a menu highlighting fresh, clean ingredients. “What QuickChek continues to work on is to redefine convenience,” said QuickChek CEO Dean […]
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7-Eleven Offering Limited-Time Zero Franchise Fee
7-Eleven is offering a zero franchisee fee on select 7-Eleven stores until Sept. 30, a savings of up to $80,000. 7-Eleven introduced the zero-fee program in 2015 following a period of rapid growth and brought it back in 2016. During that time, the company franchised more than 200 stores. Now, about 200 more stores available to franchise […]
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N.Y. Governor Signs Bill Hiking Cigarette Pack Price To $13
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a series of bills Monday aimed at reducing the number of smokers in the city by 160,000 by 2020. These seven bills affect all operators selling tobacco and go into effect June 1, 2018. The legislation raises the minimum prices for all tobacco products, including cigarettes, and […]
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Hurricane Harvey Threatens One-Third Of U.S. Refineries
According to the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), the severity of Hurricane Harvey has put one-third of U.S. refineries in jeopardy. Bob Mitchell, president of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, said that Houston-area refineries provide a significant part of the nation’s gasoline, jet aviation fuel and military grade fuel. As of Aug. 29, […]