Fuel Retailing

  • ExxonMobil Introduces Mobile App to Help Customers Locate Gas, Carwashes
    ExxonMobil has introduced the Exxon Mobil Fuel Finder, a mobile touch application for iPhone and iPod users that will help them locate Exxon and Mobil retail locations in the continental United States. The application’s advanced filtering feature allows customers to discern ...More
    November 12, 2010
    Posted in News, Marketing
  • Havoline Product Line to Move under Chevron Brand in North America
    Chevron Products Co. announced it will consolidate its Texaco Havoline lubricant product line in North America under the Chevron brand beginning in mid-2011. The only visible change to the Havoline product line will be the inclusion of the Chevron logo, officials said. As ...More
    November 3, 2010
    Posted in News, Marketing
  • Planning Commission Approves Town's First Carwash
    The Middlebury, Conn., Planning and Zoning Commission recently approved the town’s first carwash, according to a report by the Republican-American. The 864-square-foot carwash will be constructed along with a four-pump gas station and convenience store. ...More
    October 27, 2010
    Posted in News, Operations
  • NACS Cautions Retailers about EPA Decision to Authorize E15 Gasoline
    Officials from the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) cautioned retailers to exercise “extreme caution” when considering whether to sell E15 gasoline. The fuel contains 15 percent ethanol and was authorized last week by the U.S. Environmental Protection ...More
    October 20, 2010
    Posted in News, Operations
  • NACS Launches Tamper-Evident Label Program
    The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has launched a program designed to help retail members develop preventive measures against ID fraud. Called “We Care … About Your ID,” the security education and training program includes tamper-evident labels developed ...More
    October 13, 2010
    Posted in News, Operations
  • Carwash Sells Gas Cheap to Boost Wash and Detail Profits
    Prestige Car Wash & Detail Shop in Taunton, Mass., kicked off the addition of selling gasoline at its facility by offering fuel for 20 cents cheaper than the nearest competitor. Manager Ronen Drory said the promotion is designed to help increase profits from the ...More
    September 8, 2010
    Posted in News, Marketing
  • NACS Releases C-Store State of the Industry Report
    The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has released its State of the Industry Report of 2009 Data, a comprehensive collection of firm-level, store-level and category data and trends based on the c-store industry’s 2009 performance. ...More
    June 28, 2010
    Posted in News, Operations
  • Terrible Herbst Opens 38th Carwash, 22nd Lube
    Terrible Herbst celebrated the grand opening of its 38th carwash and 22nd fast lube facility May 22, offering customers free exterior express carwashes and oil changes for just $9.71 (regularly $31.95). Giveaways included the chance to win a $500 Los Angeles Dodgers ...More
    May 27, 2010
    Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
  • Convenience Store Sales Show Gains Despite Economy
    Convenience store product sales grew 4.9 percent last year despite the sagging U.S. economy and declines in many other retail segments. By comparison, overall retail sales fell 7 percent during the same period, according to figures released yesterday by the National ...More
    April 15, 2010
    Posted in News, Operations
  • Gas, Auto Manufacturing Expected to Outpace Carwashing
    Although the carwash and auto detailing industry is predicted to grow in 2010, it is not expected to keep pace with substantial revenue growth expected this year in some automotive-related markets, according to IBISWorld, an independent market research firm that analyzes ...More
    January 11, 2010
    Posted in News, Operations
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