by John McCurry/contributing writer Melrose, New Mexico, is a town with a population of about 650 in the north central part of the state, about 30 miles from the Texas border. The town is in a rural area considered a food desert. Helping fill the gap is a new, larger Allsup’s convenience store, which offers […]
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Yesway Super-Swipes Offers Prizes, Giveaways Through June 25
Yesway invites customers to #SayYesToWinning with Yesway Super-Swipes for a chance to win free gas for one year or one of thousands of other free-for-a-year and instant prizes. Des Moines, Iowa-based Yesway is a convenience store chain with locations in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota and Wyoming. One Yesway Rewards […]
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Rutter’s 70th Store Marks First Location Outside Pennsylvania
For the first time, Rutter’s is venturing beyond the borders of Pennsylvania. The c-store chain recently opened its 70th location in Inwood, West Virginia, and more stores are planned for West Virginia in the next couple of years. The Inwood store is one of Rutter’s largest. It is 9,185-s.f. and has 14 auto fueling stations and seven […]
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Rutter’s Celebrating 50th Anniversary, Drops ‘Farm Stores’ From Name
To commemorate the convenience store’s 50th anniversary this year, Rutter’s will no longer be including “Farm Stores” in its trade name. Rutter’s roots trace back to 1747 when the Rutter family began agricultural operations on its farm. Then in 1921, Rutter’s Dairy began to serve fresh and local dairy products throughout the region. In 1968, the […]