Sheetz Family Charities to host holiday events for a good cause
ALTOONA, Pa. — During the “For the Kidz” parties, children in need will be presented with new clothes, toys and other basic needs purchased specifically for them.
C-store chain looks toward future growth opportunities
ANKENY, Iowa — Casey’s General Stores Inc. owns and operates 1,896 convenience stores throughout 14 states.
TravelCenters of America acquires family-owned c-store chain
WESTLAKE, Ohio —TravelCenters of America LLC plans to rebrand the acquired locations as Minit Mart convenience stores.
Couche-Tard and Topaz enter into acquisition agreement
LAVAL, Quebec — The purchase agreement is described by Emmet O’Neill, CEO of Topaz Energy Group Ltd., as being a “game changer” for Ireland’s retail sector.
CST Brands finalizes major acquisition
SAN ANTONIO — CST Brands Inc. entered into a definitive agreement on Nov. 25 to acquire Flash Foods convenience stores in Florida and Georgia.
Pet wash sees spike in business heading into winter season
BILLINGS, Mont. — Installed this past July, the self-serve, indoor pet wash station at All Seasons Car Wash has experienced an increase in business heading into the winter season.
Company plans to develop national c-store brand
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — First Colombia Gold Corp. plans to develop a new c-store brand following a signed $4.8 million purchase and sale agreement for 11 convenience stores in Alabama.
AAA forecasts increase in Thanksgiving travel
ORLANDO, Fla. — With the most projected motorist on the road for the holidays since 2007 by AAA Travel, providing customers with proper car care education is crucial.
7-Eleven acquires 101 locations in Florida
MIAMI — The convenience store chain purchased Biscayne Petroleum LLC and Everglades Petroleum LLC, staking its claim in the growing Florida market.
Auto dealership launches new carwash
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — To celebrate its Veterans Day grand opening, Balise Columbus Ave Car Wash offered free deluxe carwashes to all veterans and active-duty military.
C-store chain receives national customer service award
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The award is presented each year to a company that “consistently maintains a focused culture of service excellence.”
Parking service teams up with on-demand detailing business
ENVi is an environmentally friendly, waterless detailing company that offers on-demand services around California to help address the state’s current water crisis.