Angela Hanson

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Senior Editor at Convenience Store News

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Free Frazil Friday Kicks Off in June

5 days ago | csnews.com | Angela Hanson

To redeem a free Frazil, customers can visit any participating c-store, fill a small-size Frazil cup and scan it at the cash register to receive it free of charge. The limit is one per person while supplies last. This year's Free Frazil Friday campaign will run June 6-27 and features the brand's new Cherry Limeade flavor.
Cumberland Farms to Take Over Neon Marketplace Stores

1 week ago | csnews.com | Angela Hanson

The nine Neon Market stores were all built in the past five years and feature drive-thru windows and electric vehicle charging stations. [Read more Mergers & Acquisitions news here]The stores are located in Portsmouth, Middletown, Warwick, North Providence, East Greenwich and Providence, R.I., and in Seekonk, Freetown and Quincy, Mass.
RaceTrac Streamlines Fleet Services Offer

1 week ago | csnews.com | Angela Hanson

Skip to main content "Our commitment to delivering best-in-class service and creating value for our fleet customers through customized strategies is a top priority," said John Mackinaw, fleet sales manager for RaceTrac.
7-Eleven Celebrates Three Decades of Operation Chill

1 week ago | csnews.com | Angela Hanson

"Operation Chill is more than just a free Slurpee drink coupon — it reinforces the power of small gestures to build big relationships," said Marissa Jarratt, executive vice president and chief marketing and sustainability officer at 7-Eleven.
South Korean Retailer to Enter U.S. Market

1 week ago | csnews.com | Angela Hanson

Under the terms of the master franchise agreement, CU Hawaii LLC will operate the U.S. c-stores and collect royalties while leveraging the established CU brand and business model. BGF Retail CEO Min Seung-bae and CU Hawaii LLC CEO Robert Kurisu held a recent signing ceremony to formalize the agreement, according to the news outlet. Kuriso reportedly initiated the deal following several visits to Korea. "CU is a fresh, compelling concept that fits the Hawaiian market perfectly," he said.
Seven & i Shareholders Officially Approve First Foreign CEO

1 week ago | csnews.com | Angela Hanson

Dacus previously served as chairman of the board and lead independent outside director at Seven & i. He joined the board in 2022, bringing his experience as an executive at multiple Japanese companies, and has since played an integral role in overseeing the company's value creation strategy as chairman of the strategy committee and chairman of the special committee, according to Seven & i.
ConvenienceIQ News Quiz: May 2025

2 weeks ago | csnews.com | Angela Hanson

Take our quiz to see how your knowledge of what's going on in the industry stacks up against other Convenience Store News readers.
NRA Show Predicts How to Future-Proof a Rapidly Evolving Industry

2 weeks ago | csnews.com | Angela Hanson

Accounting for changes in the ways that food and technology intersect is a necessary consideration for foodservice operators as they pursue these imperatives. Not only do today's restaurant consumers get more information and make decisions in more targeted ways than ever before, the rate at which technology itself is advancing is accelerating.
U.S. Senators Make Moves to Push Credit Card Reform to a Vote

2 weeks ago | csnews.com | Angela Hanson

The Credit Card Competition Act would require banks with at least $100 billion in assets to enable credit cards to be processed over at least one unaffiliated network like Star, NYCE or Shazam in addition to Visa or Mastercard. If signed into law, the measure is expected to result in competition over fees, security and service that would save merchants and their customers more than $16 billion a year. The Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC) expressed support for a Senate vote on the act.
7-Eleven Shifts to Become More Than a Retailer

2 weeks ago | csnews.com | Angela Hanson

Many manufacturers paused their innovation work as a result of the pandemic, but now they must realize that the convenience channel and 7-Eleven are a "hot spot for innovation," Jarratt pointed out.