Located at 580 Main St. in Somers and 241 Hazard Ave. in Enfield, the stores will open as Big Y Express. These locations will bring the total number in Connecticut to six. The first Big Y Express opened in 2013 in Lee, Massachusetts.

These Big Y Express locations contain eight pumping positions each with 87, 89 and 93 octane fuel and diesel. A free air machine is available for tires. Additional amenities include its signature Wide Awake bean-to-cup coffee, as well as grab-and-go staples like milk, cold drinks and snacks. 

Big Y Express is open from 5 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 6 a.m.-10 p.m. on weekends.

The company is hiring for management and select part-time positions in both locations. Interested applicants may apply at bigy.com/careers. Big Y offers flexible shifts and many scheduling options. 

“Big Y is the perfect working environment for those seeking flexible shifts and excellent benefits,” said Meaghan Tetreault, senior manager of employee relations and field services.

In addition to the customary 5 cents per gallon discounts, myBigY members can earn an incremental $1.50 savings per gallon based upon their grocery purchases at any Big Y market. Fuel rewards are automatically loaded to their account for use at the fuel station and applied at each pump. Additionally, Big Y’s Fleet Fuel Rewards Program saves additional time and money at any Express location. 

“We are always looking to bring our customers even more, especially during these challenging times,” said Charles L. D’Amour, president and CEO. “We are excited to not only help our customers save on their fueling needs but also make life easier by offering quick convenience items that our customers can grab on the run.” 

Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y Foods Inc. is one of the largest independently-owned supermarket chains in New England. Big Y operates locations throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut, including supermarkets, Table & Vine Fine Wines and Liquors and Big Y Express gas and convenience locations with more than 10,000 employees. Big Y has been recognized by Forbes as a Best-in-State Employer in Massachusetts and Connecticut, as well as 2018 Employer of Choice by the Employers Association of the Northeast.

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The company also announced expansion plans at facilities in Jonesville, South Carolina, and Amsterdam, New York.

“The recent additions to our supply chain network aim to provide greater efficiencies, create additional jobs and drive positive economic impact,” said Tony Zuazo, Dollar General’s EVP of global supply chain. “We’re excited to continue growing our distribution center network to further support store growth and to better serve our customers and local communities.”

Blair, Nebraska

Dollar General recently opened its Blair, Nebraska, distribution center, which is expected to create about 400 new jobs at full capacity and represents an approximate $140 million investment in Washington County.

As the company’s first ground-up dual distribution center, it will combine the efficiencies of traditional and DG Fresh supply chain networks, which is its strategic, multi-phased shift to self-distribution of frozen and refrigerated products. The DG Fresh network is delivering to more than 19,000 stores from 12 facilities. A formal grand opening celebration is scheduled for summer.

Permanent regional facilities

The company recently increased distribution center storage capacity by more than two million square feet through new permanent regional facilities in Newnan, Georgia, and Fort Worth, Texas. Each facility will employ approximately 200 people at full capacity and serve as an intermediary point between import locations and Dollar General’s distribution center network.

Jonesville, South Carolina

The company announced a $45 million expansion investment in its Jonesville, South Carolina, distribution center, which opened in 2005. The 250,000 square foot addition was completed in spring.

Amsterdam, New York

Dollar General plans to build a 170,000 square foot DG Fresh facility to complement the company’s traditional distribution center that opened in 2019. The company plans to close on the property by fall and begin construction in 2024.

Dollar General is also under construction on three recently-announced distribution centers in North Little Rock, Arkansas; Aurora, Colorado; and Salem, Oregon.

Dollar General believes the addition of each distribution center represents positive economic impact in the communities it serves and takes several factors into consideration when choosing distribution center sites, including proximity to DG stores, local business environments and local workforces.

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A large crowd from the community gathered to help celebrate. Guests were treated to free giveaways and product samplings from vendors such as Red Bull, Monster Energy, Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Leopold’s Ice Cream and Ghost Energy.

“We are excited to be able to better serve our customers in Bryan County,” said Matt Clements, president of Enmarket, a division of Savannah-based Colonial Group. “This new store will allow us to help motorists and shoppers in one of the fastest-growing communities in the Southeast.”

The Richmond Hill store becomes the 130th store in Enmarket’s inventory across Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina.

The building is a refinement of Enmarket’s prototype, the store location next to the corporate offices off Ogeechee Road near Chatham Parkway, optimizing unused space in the original design and eliminating equipment. These adjustments make the store more efficient to build, operate and shop in, but the look and feel of the prototype have been retained.

The store includes food service from the Eatery and Mooz frozen yogurt and offers an in-bay Marketwash car wash.

Enmarket employs more than 1,300 people and operates 130 convenience stores that include 29 Eatery locations. The company also operates 16 restaurants branded as Subway, Larry’s Giant Subs, Baldino’s and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, as well as 25 Marketwash car washes.

The company was founded as Interstate Stations by Robert Demere in 1964. Enmarket gives back to the community through charitable contributions and volunteer efforts. Enmarket secured the naming rights in 2021 for the Enmarket Arena.

For more information, visit enmarket.com.

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Yesway opened an Allsup’s location April 1 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, in time for the spring and summer racing season.

Yesway and TMS recently reached a multi-year agreement naming Allsup’s as the new official convenience store of Texas Motor Speedway. The store is a first-of-its-kind Allsup’s Express Grab & Go concept that offers race fans an opportunity to enjoy Allsup’s burritos, chimichangas and other favorites.

“We are thrilled to bring Allsup’s to Texas Motor Speedway and share our brand of hospitality with race fans,” said Doug Wald, SVP of retail operations for Yesway. “Our stores have been a staple in the Southwest for nearly 70 years, and we’re excited to warmly welcome the hundreds of thousands of NASCAR and IndyCar enthusiasts who visit the Speedway each year,” said Brian Ashburn, Yesway’s SVP of retail operations. 

The 1,600-square-foot store is located inside Gate 4 on the main concourse at the speedway, which hosts NASCAR events, IndyCar races, concerts and more throughout the year. Beer and other general merchandise items that people might need at events, like sunscreen, pain relievers and beverages, are among the items available for purchase. Customers who visit the Allsup’s Grab & Go store at TMS will be checked out by employees using handheld card readers rather than traditional cash registers, enabling them to grab, go and quickly return to the race. 

Established in 2015, Yesway is a multi-branded platform headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, which operates 438 stores located in Texas, New Mexico, South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Wyoming, Oklahoma and Nebraska. 

Yesway operates its portfolio primarily under two brands, Yesway and Allsup’s, with sites that are differentiated through a leading food service offering, featuring Allsup’s deep-fried burrito and a wide variety of high-quality grocery items and private-label products. 

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“We are very pleased to be expanding across Arkansas and welcoming Big Red’s great team members into our family as we raise the Circle K banner at these high-quality locations,” said Trey Powell, VP of operations – Gulf Coast business unit, Circle K.

“We’re looking forward to introducing our new customers to the great offerings and exciting programs that make Circle K a leading destination for convenience and mobility.”

The Circle K rebranding will continue through April 23 and may require brief closures as work is completed. The stores have been incorporated into Circle K’s Gulf Coast business unit, which is based in Pensacola, Florida, and oversees locations across Alabama, Arkansas, the Florida Panhandle, Louisiana and Mississippi.

Couche-Tard is a leader in convenience and fuel retail, operating in 24 countries and territories with more than 14,300 stores, of which about 10,900 offer road transportation fuel. With its Couche-Tard and Circle K banners, it is one of the largest independent convenience store operators in the U.S.

It is also a leader in the convenience store industry and road transportation fuel retail in Canada, Scandinavia, the Baltics, as well as in Ireland. It also has a presence in Poland and Hong Kong SAR. Approximately 122,000 people are employed throughout its network.

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 John Garratt, current president and CFO, will retain his role as president until his planned retirement on June 2.

Since joining Dollar General in July 2019, Dilts has served as SVP of finance with responsibility for financial planning and analysis, procurement, margin planning and analytics, decision science and analytics and investor relations.

“I’m confident in Kelly’s ability to lead Dollar General as CFO based on her meaningful leadership and contributions since joining our team in 2019,” said Jeff Owen, CEO.

“Kelly steps into the role after several years of strategic succession development with John and additional senior leaders across the business. I am confident she will not only thrive as CFO, but continue to elevate our finance team.”

Dilts has 30 years of experience in retail financial and strategic planning, operational finance and controllership. Before joining Dollar General, she served as EVP and CFO at Francesca’s Holdings Corp., as well as roles of increasing responsibility at Tailored Brands Inc. including chief accounting officer and SVP of finance and investor relations.

Founded in 1939, Dollar General provides access to affordable products and services for its customers, career opportunities for its employees and literacy and education support for its communities.

As of March 3, the company’s 19,147 Dollar General, DG Market, DGX and pOpshelf stores across the U.S. and Mi Súper Dollar General stores in Mexico provide essentials, such as food, health and wellness products, cleaning and laundry supplies, self-care and beauty items and seasonal décor.

For more information about the company, visit DollarGeneral.com.

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This was the fourth annual Enmarket Charity Classic, which is part of the company’s sponsorship of the Club Car Championship at The Landings Club in Savannah, Georgia. More than 280 golfers took part this year.

“This event benefits two remarkable nonprofit organizations, and Enmarket couldn’t be prouder of our role in helping both the 200 Club and Make-A-Wish Georgia,” said Matt Clements, president. “We recognize how vital it is to be a good corporate citizen, but beyond that, events like the Enmarket Charity Classic also illustrate the joys of living in the Coastal Empire.”

The 200 Club serves the families of fallen first responders in the local area, while Make-A-Wish Georgia grants wishes of critically ill children.

“Enmarket and the Enmarket family have a long history of generous support for the 200 Club,” said Mark Dana, president of the organization. “This backing makes it possible for us to support the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our community.”

Meghan Lowe, southeast development director for Make-A-Wish Georgia, said, “We bring hope to our local wish kids and their families, and we couldn’t do it without the generous support of companies like Enmarket and the Enmarket Charity Classic sponsors. Our vision of granting the wish of every child in our area is only possible through the dedicated commitment of long-term supporters like Enmarket.”

Participants played the Marshwood and Magnolia courses at The Landings Golf and Athletic Club.

Enmarket, a Savannah, Georgia-based convenience store chain, employs more than 1,300 people and operates 130 convenience stores, 14 quick-serve restaurants and two fast-casual restaurants in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. The company was founded as Interstate Stations by Robert Demere in 1964. It gives back to the community through many charitable contributions and volunteer efforts.

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“It’s an exciting and transformative time in the convenience store space, and we’re thrilled to showcase everything that the industry has to offer,” said Peter Brennan, executive director.

“It’s especially great to return to Worcester, a central and historic location for our members from across the region who play key roles in delivering fuel, food, and other essential services to the public every day. 

“Today’s convenience stores are providing more and more options every day to our consumers – from high quality, chef-curated prepared meals and healthy foods, to traditional staples such as meals, lottery and tobacco products, as well as fueling options to every vehicle from heavy-duty trucks to EVs. This year’s NECSEMA 2023 Trade Show will showcase the innovation and constantly evolving customer experience that our members offer.”

The 2023 NECSEMA Trade Expo will feature exhibitors from all sectors of the industry, in addition to a series of live seminars focused on emerging trends. Seminars will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon on March 22 in the DCU Center, followed by a keynote lunch featuring Scott Walters, VP of app and brand development company for Rovertown.

The exhibition floor will be open from 1-4 p.m. Attendance is complimentary for all retailers, but space is limited and pre-registration is encouraged. There will also be an opening dinner March 21 for NECSEMA members. 

“We are looking forward to bringing our members together again in Worcester to connect and share experiences, business ideas, strategies and best practices that are making our industry thrive every day,” said Lisa Lawinger, marketing director.

“From online apps that capture brand loyalty to fuel service innovations and emerging new products, our members have more ways than ever to meet customer needs.”

Among the highlights:

• EV Charging – Reality of Transitions
  • Moderated by Peter Rasmussen, CEO, Convenience and Energy Advisors; Jon Shaer, director of retail, fueling and convenience, Chargepoint; and James Carter, electric innovation strategist, Global LP.

• Recruiting, Developing and Retaining a First-Class Team
  • Deb Moore, VP of human resources, Nouria Energy; Beth Clemente, HR Energy North Group; and moderated by Steven Holtz, content director convenience, CSP Magazine.

• M & A Activity in the C-store/Energy Space
  • Ken Currier, owner, C-Store Investments; Paul Black, SVP, Webster Bank; and Margaret Niekrash, treasurer, Global LP.

• Food Service Strategies; How to enter this category at any level
  • Roger Foley, NCD corporate chef, Food Service Expert.
• Keynote speaker – Scott Walters, VP of Rovertown – “Increasing profits and foot traffic through e-commerce: An overview of apps, ordering, branding and loyalty”

For more information and to register for the NECSEMA’s annual trade expo, click here.

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“Our team of brand managers and buyers strive to ensure each private brand item we develop focuses on the needs of our customers and their families. Such is the case with Nature’s Menu, Dollar General’s exclusive super premium dog and cat food brand,” said Jackie Li, SVP of private brands and global sourcing.

“Nature’s Menu is made by a family-owned and -operated company in the U.S. and, like other DG private brands, is backed by our 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. We are pleased to bring this exceptional, premium brand of pet food to market.”

Nature’s Menu dry pet foods are crafted with natural ingredients, including real beef, lamb or farm-raised, cage-free chicken as the No. 1 ingredient. These pet foods contain vegetables and wholesome grains and are free from corn, soy, wheat, fillers, animal by-products, artificial colors, flavors and preservatives.

Nature’s Menu dry pet food products are enhanced with prebiotics and probiotics to help support healthy digestion. They feature added vitamins, minerals and other trace nutrients, including Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids for healthy skin and coats.

The dry pet food is available chain-wide in 5-pound and 15-pound dog foods in chicken, lamb or beef with brown rice; a 5-pound chicken and brown rice puppy food; and a 3.5-pound chicken and brown rice cat food. Prices range from $7-20 per bag.

Nature’s Menu will debut a newly reformulated wet pet food, made in the U.S., this summer. Additional details will be shared when available.

Dollar General offers products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items. As of Oct. 28, Dollar General operated 18,818 stores in 47 states.

In addition to high-quality private brands, Dollar General sells products from America’s most-trusted manufacturers, such as Clorox, Energizer, Procter & Gamble, Hanes, Coca-Cola, Mars, Unilever, Nestle, Kimberly-Clark, Kellogg’s, General Mills and PepsiCo.

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