SAN ANTONIO — Following a review of West Coast assets that led to a decision to essentially swap them strategically for previously acquired retail sites in the Southeast, CST Brands Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell store operations in the California and Wyoming markets to 7-Eleven Inc. and its subsidiary, SEI Fuel…

SAN ANTONIO — CST Brands Inc. has closed the previously announced $425-million acquisition of the Flash Foods convenience-store network from The Jones Co. Based in Waycross, Ga, The Jones Co. and its affiliates operate 165 convenience stores in Georgia and Florida “I want to welcome the dedicated team members of Flash Foods to CST,” said…

Will digital coupons bring CPG promotional funds to c-stores? For years, convenience-store operators have had a cordial relationship with consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers and other suppliers on promotional deals to help drive sales and turn inventory. That friendship may heat up as mobile commerce unlocks what could be a floodgate of additional trade dollars.…

Tech firm talks “anywhere” data access, mobile strategy at 2015 users’ conference SOUTHLAKE, Texas — Characterizing mobile as an opportunity to extend a retailer’s brand as well as managers’ access to business intelligence, officials with The Pinnacle Corp. opened their 2015 users’ conference on a note of raising expectations. Before about 200 attendees at the…

Cash may still be king, but another portable payment system has its eyes on the throne: Mobile. As a result, convenience stores operators are keeping their eyes on the progress of this inevitable transition

While challenges still exist, the day of consumers routinely pulling out their mobile phones to pay for gas or convenience goods is approaching like a slow but expected sunrise.

One in eight women will hear the life changing words “You have breast cancer.” After the diagnosis those women will then share that news with their family, friends, and co-workers. Most will go on to have surgery and treatment. The fight for their health and life will begin. Thankfully with the research and advances in technology many will…

Most people want need that morning cup to get their day started. And let’s face it, who actually has time to wait for a pot of coffee to brew? At Flash Foods we have what you are looking for; convenience and a superior blend of our Cumberland Island Coffee. We have perfected each of our…

Growing up I remember my dad picking my brothers and I up from school and taking us to the store and I always went straight for the ICEE machine. It was always a great surprise and now a wonderful memory. Today I enjoy creating memories with my own kids by going to Flash Foods for…