Parker’s, a Savannah, Georgia-based convenience retailer, recently unveiled six new Tesla Superchargers at its store in Metter, Georgia, located just off I-16 Exit 104 at 1118 South Lewis Street. This is the first V3 Tesla charging site to open in Georgia, strategically situated for drivers traveling between Atlanta and Savannah, providing a fast, convenient charging option. The […]
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NACS Joins With Health Groups To Curb Sugary Drink Consumption
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), the American Beverage Association (ABA) and two of the nation’s major health organizations have joined forces to help people reduce the amount of sugar and calories they consumer through beverages. The Alliance for a Healthier Generation and the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) are facilitating the collaboration […]
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NYACS Fights Cigar Tax Change, Vaping Products Tax & More
The annual state budget battle in Albany finds the New York Association of Convenience Stores (NYACS) once again trying to block tax initiatives that the organization believes would be harmful to retailers. This includes sales impacts to cigars, vaping products, rest areas and vending machines. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed to eliminate an […]
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Studies Find Low-Cost Strategies Can Boost Better-For-You Snack Sales
Two separate case studies provide insights into how retailers can increase sales of better-for-you snacks in c-stores. The studies, “Healthy Checkout Pilot Test” and “Better-for-You Planogram Pilot Test,” were developed by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) in conjunction the Project on Nutrition and Wellness (PNW) and the Cornell Food and Brand Lab (CFBL). […]
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NACS: Sales Of Healthy Foods & Beverages Expected To Keep Growing In 2018
Healthy food and beverage sales growth led to positive overall sales at convenience stores in 2017, and retailers expect the momentum to continue in 2018, according to a survey of retailers recently released by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). A total of 103 member companies participated in the December 2017 survey. More than […]
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NOCO Energy Promotes ‘Greenlight A Vet’ For Veterans Day
In recognition of Veterans Day, NOCO Energy and Convenience Stores is a participant in the “Greenlight a Vet” campaign, which encourages people to change one light in a visible location at their home or at work to a green bulb as a symbol of support and appreciation for veterans. Green light bulbs are for sale […]
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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 […]
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Cumberland Farms Says It Saved Customers $75M Through SmartPay Program
Cumberland Farms says its customers have saved $75 million through use of the SmartPay program, which launched in January 2013. Available as both a free payment card and a mobile payment app, SmartPay Check-Link users automatically save 10 cents on every gallon of gas at any Cumberland Farms gas retail location throughout the Northeast and Florida. Cumberland Farms has made the […]
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Gulf Rolls Out New Rewards Campaign With Discover
Gulf Oil and Discover Financial Service have launched a new savings campaign to reward consumers for downloading the new Gulf Pay app and linking their Discover card as the preferred payment method. By downloading the free Gulf Pay app and linking a Discover card within a wallet, users will automatically start saving 15 cents off on […]
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QuickChek To Raise Money For Local Veterans
QuickChek Corp. will raise funds to help support post-9/11 service members and their families through an in-store donation program. Store customers are invited to purchase paper dog tags for $1 at any of the company’s 149 convenience store locations in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area through July 15. Proceeds will benefit Hope For The Warriors, […]
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Yesway Will Enter Texas With Purchase Of 35 Convenience Stores
Des Moines, Iowa-based Yesway is expanding with the acquisition of 35 Wes-T-Go and Chillerz Convenience Stores in Abilene, Texas. The new Yesway stores will be added to the company’s existing portfolio of 38 units that operate in Iowa and Kansas. By the end of the second quarter of 2017, Yesway expects to have more than […]
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Philadelphia Tobacco Regs May Curb C-Store Expansion
According to the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), the Philadelphia Health Department wants to limit the amount of permits it allows for retailers to sell tobacco products. The department reportedly wants to reduce the number of merchants in areas it considers to have too many stores and ban sales within 500 feet of any school. […]
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Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo Set for May 16-18
The Texas Food & Fuel Association will host the sixth annual 2017 Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo at the Fort Worth Convention Center & Omni Hotel in Fort Worth May 16-18. New in 2017 is a designated section of the exhibit hall exclusively for first-time exhibitors. Companies range from packaged meat snacks and fuel management […]
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Pending Acquisition By 7-Eleven Will Mark One Of Largest In Company History, Entry Into Houston
7-Eleven Inc. has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Sunoco and will acquire approximately 1,108 convenience stores located in 18 states. “This acquisition supports our growth strategy in key geographic areas, including Florida, Mid-Atlantic states, Northeast states and Central Texas,” said Joe DePinto, president and CEO of Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven. “It also provides (us) […]
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NACS Launches Fuels Market Resources
For each of the past 16 years, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has provided fact-based analysis of market dynamics to explain how gas is sold and the composition of the retail fuels industry. These resources are updated with exclusive consumer survey data each month and include additional backgrounders on key industry issues. NACS recently rolled out […]
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McLane Inks Deal To Serve All Of Kroger Co.’s C-Store Business
McLane Co., providing grocery and foodservice supply chain solutions, has reached a service agreement with Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. and its 787 convenience stores across 19 states. Kroger’s c-store banners include Loaf ‘N Jug, Turkey Hill Minit Market, Tom Thumb, Kwik Shop and Quik Stop. Core-Mark currently serves the majority (680 units) of Kroger’s c-stores; that […]
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Stripes Unveils Next-Gen Stores With New Laredo Taco Co. Design
Stripes Convenience Stores has unveiled what it calls a “redefined customer experience” with the opening of Stripes’ next-generation stores across Texas and Louisiana. The next-gen units feature the company’s proprietary Laredo Taco Co. brand, with the new store design showcasing Laredo Taco’s fresh, authentic food offering as a restaurant destination, with both indoor and outdoor seating. The stores […]
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Rich’s Foodservice Launches C-Store Line Of Healthy Energy Bars, Cookies
Rich’s Foodservice of Buffalo, New York, has introduced its line of Better-For-You Protein Energy Bars and Cookies for the convenience store channel. The portfolio, compatible with ACT ovens, began rolling out to U.S. c-stores on Jan. 3. “We’re delighted to offer c-stores this delicious snack that combines consumers’ desires for fresh baked goods and healthier […]
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Rutter’s Begins Beer Sales At Three Pa. Locations
Rutter’s Farm Stores has launched beer sales at its first three locations—in Mercersburg, Newberrytown and Hamburg, Pennsylvania. It is the first convenience store business in the state’s Franklin, York and Berks counties to start selling beer. Rutter’s also will bring beer to the first Lancaster County location with its Leola store in a few weeks. Rutter’s […]
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NACS: ‘No-Choice’ Act Draws Bipartisan Opposition
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) is not pleased with the House Financial Services Committee vote to report House Resolution 5983, the Financial Choice Act. Lyle Beckwith, NACS SVP of government relations, said, “NACS is deeply disappointed at the House Financial Services Committee’s vote to report the controversial and misnamed ‘Financial Choice Act’—which includes repeal […]