SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Impact, Stewart’s Shop’s new private-label energy drink, will be on the convenience retailer’s shelves soon, but it is giving customers a chance to taste it before they buy it. Stewart’s Shops is giving out samples at select stores, it said on Facebook.Citrus-flavored Impact will sell carry the retail price of 99 cents for a 12-ounce can, it said. A six-pack is priced at $5.49, it added.Read more
Peter Tedeschi Named Vice Chairman of NACSPAC (CSDecisions)
As vice chairman of NACSPAC, Tedeschi spearheads the c-store industry’s support for political candidates that respond to legislation that impacts the industry.Peter Tedeschi, president and CEO of Tedeschi Food Shops Inc., has been named vice chairman of the National Association of Convenience Stores Political Action Committee (NACSPAC).Read More
Stewarts Shops Drops Dime on Irene, Economy (CSP)
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.— Stewart’s Shops dropped its gasoline prices 10 cents “across the board” Friday at 11:00 a.m., the retailer announced on Facebook. Read More
Stinker Stores Aquires 14 Albertsons Fuel Centers (CSP)
Stinker Stores Inc. has purchased 14 Albertsons fuel centers from Supervalu, which owns the Albertsons supermarkets in Idaho, and is set to officially convert them to Stinker Stores in October.Read More
Retailers Grab Inc. 5000 Spots (CSP)
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Plaid Pantry, Kum & Go and Gas Depot have all made the 2011 Inc. 5000, an annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest growing privately held companies in America. Plaid Pantry has entered the Inc. 5000 for the first time this year, securing the No. 4,288 spot.
Wawa Ramping up in Florida (CSP)
WAWA, Pa. — Wawa Inc. is moving forward with its previously announced expansion into Florida, according to a report by The Orlando Business Journal. The retailer, which has indicated that it plans to open as many as 100 convenience stores in the Sunshine State, said that it has signed more than 10 leases in the last eight months in the Orlando market.Read More
Delta Sonic Chooses Titan for Total Compliance Management (CSP)
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Car wash and convenience store chain Delta Sonic recently chose Titan Management Group to assist in the management of operational compliance for all of its facilities, which span New York, Illinois and Pennsylvania. Read More
Green Sign of the Times (CSP)
ANDERSON, Ind. — A new wind turbine at a Gas America station in Anderson, Ind., is expected to turn the facility from a net user of energy into a net gainer, its designer, Keith Tully, told The Herald Bulletin.Read More
Wawa Smooths Help Customers Stay Cool (CSDecisions)
Wawa sponsored two Philadelphia events this 4th of July holiday to show off its smothie products to thirsty customers. Philadelphia residents had the opportunity to cool down with Wawa smoothies at both Taste of Philadelphia and Independence Day Blast.Read More
Tedeschi Food Shops Opens Quincy Store (CSDecisions)
For a limited time, customers of the new Quincy store can receive a free fresh-baked muffin when they buy any freshly brewed Green Mountain coffee. Tedeschi Food Shops has announced the opening of its newest store located at 85 Quincy Avenue in Quincy, Mass. Read More
