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    RaceTrac sued by former employee over medical leave rights

    The worker, who suffered a stroke last summer, was fired in February for “excessive absences,” which they claim violates the Family and Medical Leave Act.

    By • May 12, 2023
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    Pilot hoping to hire 10K employees for the summer

    The retailer has full- and part-time roles open at its travel centers, One9 Fuel Network locations and restaurants in the U.S. and Canada.

    By • May 5, 2023
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    Pilot Co. employee wins ‘Jeopardy!’

    Brian Henegar, a guest services agent, gave a shoutout to truckers on air: "You are America's unsung heroes."

    By Colin Campbell • April 19, 2023
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    Gopuff fined $6.2 million for labor violations

    The quick delivery company allegedly misclassified some employees, provided inadequate pay stubs and didn’t have an adequate sick leave policy, according to the Massachusetts AG.

    By • Updated April 10, 2023
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    Back to Basics: How to hire and retain good store managers

    Building a strong workforce starts with having the right policies in place to identify, train and reward store leaders, experts say.

    By Christine Blank • March 13, 2023
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    7-Eleven settles lawsuit over missed meal periods for $1.2M

    Court documents claim the retailer scheduled employees to work understaffed shifts during which there was no opportunity for food breaks, and “willfully and intentionally withheld wages.”

    By • March 13, 2023
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    TXB aims to boost loyalty app use with brand ambassadors

    To increase signups and engagement with the new app, Texas Born is deploying two-person teams to visit stores and interact with customers over the next few months.

    By • March 8, 2023
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    Here’s how c-stores are attempting to cure the labor bug in 2023

    While increased pay continues to be a priority for employees, so are flexible scheduling and career growth opportunities, say representatives from chains like Weigel's and Pilot Co.

    By • Jan. 24, 2023
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    Sheetz promotes HR leader to executive vice president of people and culture

    Stephanie Doliveira has worked for Sheetz for 22 years, and will focus on building and introducing more employee-based initiatives.

    By • Jan. 11, 2023
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    9 trends that will shape the c-store industry in 2023

    Experts foresee plenty of opportunities for retailers to separate themselves this year, driven by consumer demands for quality and an evolving digital landscape.

    By Ladarnas Dive Staff • Jan. 4, 2023
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    Job cuts continue as Gopuff restructures

    The recent layoffs, which hit the customer service team, are part of the convenience e-tailer’s previously announced plans to reduce its global workforce by 10%.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 21, 2022
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    Courtesy of Pilot Travel Centers
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    Pilot, Love’s Travel Stops and others lay out key labor strategies

    Offering more flexibility and career opportunities to workers are key themes that emerged across a range of case studies shared by companies at the NACS Show on Monday.

    By • Oct. 4, 2022
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    Arko CEO discusses M&A strategy, labor and supply chain challenges

    Arko’s c-store arm, GPM Investments, has become one of the largest U.S. chains since 2013. Arie Kotler offers insight into how they’ve grown and where they’re headed.

    By • Sept. 19, 2022