Community Service Spotlight: CITGO, Core-Mark & EG AmericaEnmarket, GHRA, OnCue, Parker's Kitchen and Wawa Inc. also gave back to their communities. CSN EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Launch of Kudos Convenience Stores The new-to-market brand provides licensees flexibility in their offerings, as well as marketing and structural support. Year in Review: The Top Small Operator Stories of 2023 Retailers were focused on introducing new innovation and expanding their footprints. Community Service Spotlight: 7-Eleven Inc., CITGO & EG America Parker's Kitchen, PepsiCo and Stewart's Shops, among others, also gave back to their communities. Supplier Spotlights: Eco-Products, Electric Era Technologies & Fresh Blends Lux Ice USA, National Retail Solutions and the Royston Group, among others, also announce new initiatives and partnerships. Independent C-store Leaders Gather at Future-Focused Trade Show The Greater Houston Retailers Cooperative Association's annual event highlighted collaboration and next-gen offers. Three Texas C-stores Honored for Foodservice Achievements The inaugural Captain’s Awards recognized organizations for their operations, growth and franchise achievements, respectively. Community Service Spotlight: EG America, Enmarket & Krispy Krunchy Chicken Love's Travel Stops, MAPCO, Royal Farms and Volta Oil, among others, also gave back to their communities. Kudos to Celebrate Entry Into the Convenience Channel The new brand will serve the Houston area and focus on celebrating local first responders and heroes. New Retail Brand Celebrates 'Everyday Heroes' The concept will differentiate itself in three distinct areas. 1