Southeast Petro Distributors Acquires Three New Gas Stations in South Florida
12220 ALTERNATE A1A PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33410 PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA (7/29/2021) — Southeast Petro Distributors Inc. has acquired three gas stations [...]
FPMA Marketer of the Year Awarded to Southeast Petro Vice President Michael Gazzalla
Michael Gazzalla (Left) and Ned Bowman (Right of Michael) taking a picture after Mr. Gazzalla received his Marketer of the Year award. Friday, [...]
Grand Opening for First Amoco Branded Fueling Station in Florida May 2, 2019
Jacksonville, Florida A Grand Opening for the very first Amoco branded gas station in Florida has been set for Thursday, May 2, 2019. There [...]
First Amoco Branded Fueling Station in Florida Slated to Open March 2019
Jacksonville, Florida BP North America announced in late 2017 that the vintage Amoco Brand would be making a comeback. Since then, Southeast Petro Distributors, [...]
Culinary trends for 2017 offer stores food for thought
As fresh and prepared foods grow in importance for convenience stores, it’s interesting to look at what kinds of foods are trending. The Food Channel [...]
FDA calls for removal of flavored cigarettes labeled as cigars
The Food and Drug Administration has asked four tobacco makers to pull flavored cigarettes labeled as cigars, NACS reports. The “cigars” or “little cigars” are [...]
Ready-to-drink coffee trend is brewing, partnership suggests
A new partnership suggests that ready-to-drink coffee products, which already amount to nearly $2 billion in sales, may be poised to climb in popularity. Coca-Cola [...]
EMV card readers at pumps get reprieve, but don’t wait too long
The implementation of chip cards hasn’t been smooth, and there are more challenges to anticipate as service stations begin putting EMV card readers on gas [...]
Businesses urge Congress to retain swipe fee reform
More than 620 businesses have signed a letter asking congressional leaders not to overturn the swipe fee reform outlined in the Durbin Amendment, NACS reports. [...]
U.S. is top location for skimming crimes, report says
The top three locations for ATM skimming crimes are the United States, Indonesia and India, according to a new report by the European ATM Security [...]
Citi Pay is new digital wallet from Citibank
A new digital wallet is coming to your convenience store in 2017: Citi Pay, Citibank’s offering for web, app and in-store payments. Citi customers can [...]
Food, merchandise sales trending up at convenience stores
Merchandise and fuel sales were up 3.1 percent at convenience stores in the first half of this year, according to a story by Convenience Store [...]
Judge puts revised overtime rules on hold
A Texas judge has halted implementation of new Department of Labor rules defining which employees are considered exempt from overtime. It was to take effect [...]
Most convenience stores give to charity, survey finds
Convenience stores gave or collected almost $1 billion destined for charities in the past year, according to a new report by the National Association of [...]
Ford, Cargo collaborate on effort to let ride-sharers shop in cars
Ford Motor Company is collaborating with startup Cargo to allow ride-share passengers to buy convenience-store-type goods without leaving their cars. The initiative is part of [...]
Businesses Seek Delay in Rule that would Expand Overtime Pay
The National Federation of Independent Businesses has asked the U.S. Department of Labor to delay implementing a rule that would make millions more Americans eligible [...]
GasBuddy Updates App, Expands Plans to Link Stations with Customers
More than 60 million people have downloaded the GasBuddy app, the company reported in September, and it’s been modernized to offer more information. The company [...]
Is fizzy water the next favorite beverage for millennials?
Young employees of Chicago’s tech companies are buying large quantities of LaCroix sparkling water, the Chicago Tribune reports. The drink comes in 20 flavors, and [...]
Tobacco landscape changing as smoking drops, vape products get new rules
Tobacco products have long been a staple for convenience stores, but the future of that segment looks hazy as the smoking rate plummets, regulations change, [...]
Merchants to face $5.8 million in chargebacks this year after EMV shift
Merchants will face more than 260 million chargebacks worth $5.8 million this year, according to a new study from Boston-based Aite Group. The increases - [...]
EIA Projects U.S. Long-Term Oil and Fuel Production Will Rise – Maybe
The U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts that U.S. production of petroleum and other liquid fuels will grow from 14.8 million barrels per day in 2016 [...]
Branded Credit Cards Offer Gas Stations, Customers Benefits
Credit cards tied to a fuel brand aren’t as popular as they once were. The number of proprietary gas card accounts fell from 7.3 million [...]
Convenience Store Sales Up in 2016 as Drivers Enjoy Low Gas Prices
Convenience store sales rose in the first half of 2016, fueled by lower gas prices that lured more Americans into hitting the road, according to [...]
New ADA Call for Assistance Decal Required on Gas Pumps as of July 1st, 2016
The citations are beginning to roll in, and we are getting calls left and right in regards to the new American's with Disabilities Act, ADA [...]
What to do if your Verifone POS System is having issues
With the recent necessary Verifone POS upgrades we wanted to reach out to each of our partners. From what we have heard and experienced, most of the [...]
SmartPay App Has Saved Customers $50 million, Cumberland Farms Says
Cumberland Farms says SmartPay, its mobile app program, has saved customers $50 million since it was launched three and a half years ago. Whether used [...]
High Chargebacks Hit Merchants not taking EMV Cards
With the arrival of EMV or chip-equipped credit cards has come new responsibility for retailers - and a staggering increase in fraudulent chargebacks, NACS reports. [...]
Owners of Small Stores Becoming More Diverse, Study Finds
The next generation of small-store owners is younger and more diverse, according to a survey of more than 3,000 business owners and potential buyers by [...]
Kwik Trip Most Popular C-store Fill-Up Spot in Consumer Survey
Among convenience stores and bigger stores, Kwik Trip and BJ’s Wholesale Club were deemed customers’ favorite places to fill up, according to a Market Force [...]
Bottled Water Sales Up, Challenging Soda, New Report Says
Bottled water sales grew 120 percent between 2000 and 2015, according to Beverage Marketing, cutting into soda sales. In reporting about the study, USA Today [...]
Appeal to Summer Drivers Who Will Stop at Your Convenience Store
Summer travel will almost certainly bring new customers into your convenience store, presenting you with an opportunity for more sales. The most likely reason drivers [...]
Keeping up with technology at your convenience store and gas station
The history of business is full of stories of companies that didn’t adapt quickly enough to change. One of the most famous is that of [...]
How much does it cost to buy a gas station or convenience store business?
If you’re longing to own your own gas station and convenience store, there are several factors to examine before committing to a purchase or lease. [...]
Americans still want their three meals, despite rep for snacking
Americans love snacks more than they ever have, but they still want their three meals a day, according to research by the NPD Group. Yet [...]
C-store owners should consider consumer hunger for convenience, tech
Convenience commerce comes in just behind e-commerce in projected growth, according to Nielsen consultant Todd Hale. And where technology and convenience intersect is an opportunity [...]
Crude processing up, gas prices likely low for summer driving season
The Energy Information Administration recently raised its estimate of U.S. crude processing capacity, and more capacity is expected soon, according to the Oil Price Information [...]
New Florida law tougher on skimmers, requires gas station security measures
Criminals who employ credit-card skimmers face up to 15 years in prison thanks to a Florida law enacted earlier this spring. In a sweep of [...]
Tobacco companies increase per-pack price of cigarettes
Tobacco companies are increasing wholesale cigarette prices, led by the Altria Group’s 7 cents per pack. That’s an increase of 2 to 3 percent. Altria’s [...]
How to Get Your Business on a Highway Sign
Your service station and convenience store would be a perfect stop for travelers, but how do you let them know about it? Getting your business [...]
Two Convenience-Store Chains Named Great Places to Work
Two convenience-store chains, QuikTrip and Sheetz, landed spots on Fortune Magazine’s 2016 list of the hundred best companies to work for. QuikTrip, based in Tulsa, [...]
How to Achieve Big-Brand Success in Any Size Store
Successful brands’ success doesn’t come from randomness or luck. It comes from a unity in presentation, cohesiveness in strategy, and consistency in implementation. Top brands [...]
FDA Delays Enforcement of Convenience store Menu Rules
Convenience stores got a reprieve on pending food menu regulations from the FDA. The Food and Drug Administration said in March that it wouldn’t enforce [...]
Consumer Optimism Driven by Gas Prices
Half of Americans say they’re optimistic about the economy, the highest percentage since November, the National Association of Convenience Stores reported in March. The number [...]
How to Choose the Right Brand for Your Gas Station
Branding your service station can help draw a built-in customer base. A brand comes with expectations of quality and consistency. But how do you choose [...]
Petroleum deliveries in February hit 8-year high
Total petroleum deliveries in February were up 2 percent over last year and were the highest in eight years, according to the American Petroleum Institute. [...]
How to motivate your customer service reps
One key to having happy, repeat customers is to have happy customer service representatives. Working as a customer service rep can be a stressful job. [...]
Number of convenience stores up in 2015
The number of convenience stores in the United States increased 0.9 percent last year over the year before, according to the NACS/Nielsen Convenience Industry Store [...]
End caps are prime real estate in your convenience store
A well-worn adage of real estate about what matters most when selling a property is “location, location, location.” One might say the same about real [...]
Fuel and convenience store chains rank high in security breaches
Shell and 7-Eleven locations topped the list of companies with multiple security breaches last year, according to a study reported by CSP Daily News. Shell [...]
How to get rid of clutter in your service station
A cluttered store or gas station can overwhelm and turn off shoppers. Disorganized shelves suggest a disorganized business, even a lack of cleanliness. But there [...]
