Local chain to launch new location with state-of-the-art wash
LOCUST, N.C. — Earp’s Express will feature diesel fuel, a convenience store and a touch-free carwash.
Couche-Tarde chief financial officer resigns
LAVAL, Quebec — Following Raymond Paré’s unexpected resignation, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. CEO Brian Hannasch will handle any financial and investor issues until the company finds a replacement.
Board denies development proposal
BALTIMORE — Royal Farms proposed to build a 3,500-square-foot convenience store, a Canton Car Wash and a 20-pump fueling station on a 3.8-acre site.
C-store chain to exit the U.S.
TOKYO — Following the first Famima!! convenience store opening in 2005, FamilyMart Co. Ltd. planned to open as many as 200 stores in the U.S.
Nouria Energy welcomes new COO
WORCESTER, Mass. — Joe Hamza previously served as vice president of sales and marketing for Tedeschi Food Shops.
Around the Industry – October 2015
Peruse through the latest trends and news impacting the car care and c-store industries.
Construction underway for multimillion-dollar development
COACHELLA, Calif. — The Coachella development will feature a carwash, ARCO gas station, Subway restaurant, convenience store and Burger King.
Couche-Tard to rebrand global c-store and gas station network
LAVAL, Quebec — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. plans to consolidate its Circle K, Kangaroo Express, Mac’s and Statoil retail brands worldwide to create a new, redesigned convenience brand under Circle K.
Stripes raises more than $1.4M during annual event
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The funds were raised during Stripes® Convenience Stores’ 11th annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals paper pin-up fundraising campaign this past spring.
Business marks 70th anniversary with week-long celebration
WAUSAU, Wis. — During the celebration, R-Store convenience stores will offer a Green Bay ticket giveaway, in-store sales and app specials.
RaceWay extends bid deadline for sale of c-stores
ATLANTA — Originally set to expire Sept. 15, the new bid deadline is now set for Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 3 p.m. Central.
Kwik Trip plans to build new location
SARTELL, Minn. — If approved, the site will include a gas station and carwash.
