ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2017-Jun-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — American drivers are much more likely than in years past to be hitting the roads as summer drive season begins, according to the latest NACS Consumer Fuels survey.
Nearly three in ten (29%) consumers say they will drive more in the coming month, an 11-point jump increase from…
Convenience Stores
Sheetz announce Sebastian Joynes as the 2017 Sheetz Family Award of Excellence winner
ALTOONA, Pa., 2017-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (June 7, 2017) Sheetz, one of America's fastest-growing family-owned and operated convenience retailers for more than 65 years, is proud to announce Sebastian Joynes as the 2017 Sheetz Family Award of Excellence winner. Awarded Saturday,…
Letterkenny RFC gets support from Topaz Cash for Clubs
DUBLIN, IRELAND, 2017-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — “We have some big targets to achieve, but we are on a roll since the Cash for Clubs win – like the Irish front row there is no stopping us now!”
When Michael MacGinty answered his phone to a call…
Local Police Departments will Receive Millions of FREE Slurpee Coupons To Reward Kids for Good Behavior
IRVING, TEXAS, 2017-Jun-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — This summer, thousands of local law enforcement officers will be dispensing well-deserved Slurpee® justice to good kids across the U.S. For the 22nd year, 7‑Eleven® is working with police and sheriff’s departments…
Topaz rolls out Photo-Me ID compliant photobooths across its network
Topaz and Photo-Me invest €1m in the rollout of ID compliant photobooths across its network
DUBLIN, IRELAND, 2017-May-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Topaz, Ireland’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, has partnered with Photo-Me to facilitate the rollout of their ID compliant photobooths in Topaz service stations…
ALEXANDRIA, Va, 2017-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Low gas prices will likely lead to increased summer vacation spending but won’t lead to longer trips, according to a survey of gas customers conducted by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), which represents the industry that sells an estimated 80% of the gas purchased in…
Topaz teams up with Ireland’s top sportspeople Kevin McManamon and Bríd Stack to launch Cash for Clubs 2017
1st club drawn will win top prize of €10,000
10 clubs thereafter will win €5,000
140 clubs after that will win €1,000
DUBLIN, IRELAND, 2017-May-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Topaz, Ireland’s leading fuel and…
EROSKI presenta su nueva enseña “RAPID” para tiendas de conveniencia
EROSKI amplía su abanico de formatos comerciales con nuevas tiendas de conveniencia, que se suman a su red de hipermercados, supermercados y autoservicios
Las tiendas de conveniencia RAPID ofrecen el mayor surtido por metro cuadrado para atender hasta 800 necesidades distintas del consumidor con…
7‑Eleven® stores kick off 2017 Slurpee season with “Bring Your Own Cup” Day on Friday, May 19, and Saturday, May 20
IRVING, TEXAS, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bring us your jars, your pails, your ladles and punchbowls yearning to be filled with your favorite Slurpee® drink. The much-anticipated “Bring Your Own Cup” (BYOC)Day is…
WASHINGTON, 2017-May-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (05.11.17) NACS, the association representing the nation’s 154,000-plus convenience stores, announced a new commitment with the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), becoming the first retail-association partner. Through its commitment, NACS will rely on PHA’s resources and expertise to help conveniences stores provide more visibility to healthier choices…
7‑Eleven® now offers Fidget Spinners
DALLAS, 2017-May-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Flying off the shelves, 7‑Eleven® stores sell Fidget Spinners, the popular new toy designed to calm nerves, ease anxiety and provide hours of entertainment.
“The Fidget Spinner is a very hot item right now and we know customers want it,” said Tony Stapleton, senior product director at…
7‑Eleven launches Caramel Bar Made with TWIX Donut
IRVING, TEXAS, 2017-May-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven Inc. is introducing its first fresh donut topped with chocolate bar pieces, and the world’s largest convenience retailer selected one of America’s top 10-selling chocolate candies for the honor – TWIX® Caramel Cookie Bars.
The Caramel Bar Made with TWIX Donut…
- Completed the private placement of $300 million in SUN preferred equity to ETE
- Maintained quarterly distribution of 82.55 cents, an increase of 1.0 percent compared to first quarter 2016
- Executed definitive agreement to divest a majority of company-operated convenience stores to 7-Eleven, Inc. for $3.3 billion; transaction includes 15-year take-or-pay fuel supply agreement with…
ALTOONA, Pa., 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (May 1, 2017) Sheetz, one of America's fastest growing family-owned and operated convenience store chains for over 65 years, is proud to announce plans to hire more than 3,400 employees companywide. Recently named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Fortune and Great Place…
DALLAS, 2017-May-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) ("SUN") announced that the Board of Directors of its general partner declared a quarterly distribution for the first quarter of 2017 of $0.8255 per common unit, which corresponds to $3.3020 per common unit on an annualized basis. The first quarter distribution is unchanged from the…
ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2017-Apr-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lyle Beckwith, Senior Vice President of Government Relations of the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), today issued the following statement on the House Financial Services Committee hearing on the Financial Choice Act which would repeal debit swipe fee reform:
“NACS strongly opposes the Financial Choice Act as…
ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2017-Apr-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Conexxus is pleased to announced that two convenience and fuel retailing industry pioneers are being inducted into the Conexxus Hall of Fame this week at the Conexxus Annual Meeting: Sharon Scace of WEX Inc. and David Ezell of Verifone Inc.
“Sharon and David exemplify the dedication and expertise…
$100,000 donation to help send more than 2,000 athletes to 2017 Special Olympics Games
ALTOONA, Pa, 2017-Apr-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sheetz, one of America's fastest growing family-owned and operated convenience store chains for 65 years, is proud to sponsor the 8th annual Paterno Family Beaver Stadium Run on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 11…
ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2017-Apr-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — If you’re like most Americans, you probably empty the trash in your car every time you fill up your gas tank at your local convenience store.
Seven in 10 American drivers (70%) say that they use the trash can at the fueling island to dispose of their trash…
Wawa Day Celebrates Wawa’s Founding and the Three-Year Anniversary of The Wawa Foundation
Wawa, PA , 2017-Apr-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wawa Inc. today (April 13, 2017) announced that in honor of its 53rd anniversary in retail, this year’s Wawa Day will be held on Thursday April 13, and Wawa will celebrate the occasion by offering…
7‑Eleven® brings back its Buy One-Get One (BOGO) Slurpee® drink promotion
IRVING, TEXAS, 2017-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven® wants brothers and sisters to play nice with each other on National Sibling Day, April 10, and slurp it up all week long. That’s when the world’s largest convenience retailer will bring back its Buy One-Get…
Executes definitive agreement to divest a majority of convenience stores to 7-Eleven for $3.3 billion
Includes 15-year take-or-pay fuel supply agreement with 7-Eleven starting with approximately 2.2 billion gallons annually
Launches sales process for remaining convenience stores in North and West Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma
Investor call scheduled for 8:00…
SALT LAKE CITY and DALLAS, 2017-Apr-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Now through May 3, Stripes® Convenience Stores and APlus® Stores will be asking customers to "Put Their Money Where The Miracles Are" and purchase a $1 Miracle Balloon to raise funds for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals).
Stripes and APlus, operated by Sunoco LP,…
New National Survey Also Finds That Prices Would Have to Increase to $3.37 per Gallon Before Consumers Begin to Curtail Driving
ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2017-Apr-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Americans overwhelmingly say that low gas prices are good for the economy and that gas prices would have to increase by more than $1 per gallon before…
World’s Largest Convenience Retailer Acquires 1,108 Convenience Stores
IRVING, TEXAS, 2017-Apr-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, Inc., the premier name and largest chain in the convenience-retailing industry, is pleased to announce it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Sunoco LP. As part of the agreement, 7‑Eleven will acquire approximately 1,108 convenience stores located…
ALTOONA, Pa., 2017-Apr-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sheetz, one of America's fastest growing family-owned and operated convenience store chains, marked the start of its new loyalty card program this week giving customers the opportunity to become official Sheetz Freakz. MySheetz Card® holders will now receive points on nearly every in-store purchase* and can choose…
Kum & Go to support Habitat’s Home is the Key national campaign
Kum & Go district raising the most donations will build a home in their community
Des Moines, Iowa, and Atlanta, 2017-Apr-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the fourth consecutive year, Kum & Go convenience stores and Habitat for Humanity are partnering to build strength,…
7‑Eleven launches its second single-origin coffee, this time from Chiapas, Mexico
Sustainable Coffee from Chiapas Region Carries the Rainforest Alliance ‘Certified™ Seal
IRVING, TEXAS, 2017-Apr-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, Inc. has introduced its second single-origin coffee, this time from the Chiapas growing region of Mexico. Rainforest Alliance Certified™, the new premium, sustainable coffee is available…
ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2017-Apr-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Jeff McQuilkin has joined NACS as exhibit sales and services manager, with a primary focus on the NACS Show, the premier event for the convenience and fuel retailing industry.
He will be responsible for booth sales and logistics as well as developing relationships with technology, facility operations and…
ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2017-Apr-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — A combination of low gas prices, strong consumer confidence and warmer weather is expected to continue the year’s already strong sales at convenience stores into the second quarter of 2017, according to the results of a survey of convenience store owners conducted by NACS.
A sizable percentage of…