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7-Eleven Makes Layoffs at Speedway Headquarters

Months after closing its $21 billion acquisition of Speedway LLC, 7-Eleven Inc. cut back the number of employees at Speedway headquarters. The retailer reportedly laid off fewer than 35 people as part of the integration process.

2Diesel Fuel Shortage Hurting Truck Stops Outlets of major truck stop chains across the country have started limiting the number of gallons a hauler can purchase in a single transaction. TravelCenters of America Inc. and Pilot Co. are among the companies to set restrictions.

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Mountain Express Purchases Brothers Food Mart Chain With Plans to Expand Across the Southeast

The Alpharetta, Ga.-based retailer acquired New Orleans-based Brothers Food Mart, which is the largest convenience store chain in the city with 50 locations. Under the terms of the agreement, Mountain Express purchased a majority of Brothers Food Mart stores and a license to use the name.

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7-Eleven Scares Up Two Halloween Pizza Deals

7Rewards loyalty members were able to pick up any large hot or ready-to-bake pizza at participating 7-Eleven stores nationwide and get a second large pizza for just $1. Customers could also order a large hot or ready-to-bake pizza through the 7NOW delivery app for just $3.

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MAPCO Opens New Flagship Store in Tennessee

The 5,600-square-foot store is designed to offer a better break for customers with its efficient layout and modern design. It features large windows and tall ceilings, allowing for an abundance of natural light, as well as spacious bathrooms, self-checkout options, indoor and outdoor seating, and a curved canopy to facilitate the flow in the 14-station fueling area.

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Make Your Next Customer Visits Digital

Convenience retailers must shift their focus and make digital experiences more of a priority, writes Sam Herro, director of client solutions at Hathway, a digital growth partner in the restaurant and convenience store spaces. The key to this success is two-fold.

First, retailers need to define what digital experiences most align with their brand, thereby creating a roadmap that the brand can organize around.

Second, retailers need to incorporate technology platforms that can support their roadmap and more. They must choose growth and technology partners that help them harness and translate the same brand love they gain from brick-and-mortar shopping experiences into something that exists digitally.

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ExtraMile Hits the Gas on Growth

Four years after establishing ExtraMile Convenience Stores LLC (EMCS) as a joint venture between Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Jacksons Food Stores, EMCS opened its 1,000th store and is well on its way to achieving its goal of doubling its network of franchised convenience stores from the then-store count of approximately 750 locations.

“We think that there is opportunity to accelerate our growth and reach that milestone of doubling the network in a shorter timeframe than what we had originally anticipated,” EMCS President Paul Casadont told Convenience Store News.

The opening of the 1,000th EMCS store in Vernon, Ala., also marked the brand’s entrance into the Southeast, with more locations on the way. EMCS anticipates having “many” locations in Alabama and Mississippi. The first Mississippi store is slated to open in January 2022.

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Peeps 2021 Holiday Lineup

Seeking to capture the spirit of the holiday season through festive marshmallow shapes, the Peeps brand introduced two new products as part of its 2021 holiday candy lineup. Peeps Marshmallow Stockings come in a three-count package for a suggested retail price of $1, or a six-count package for a suggested price of $1.49 to $1.79. Peeps Delights Double Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Dipped in Dark Chocolate are available in a three-count package for a suggested price of $1.39 to $1.79.

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