Love’s Travel Stops recently opened a new travel stop in Tulia, Texas. The travel stop is located between existing Love’s locations in Amarillo and Lubbock.
The new location features more than 12,000 square feet, adds 59 truck parking spaces to Love’s nationwide network and includes six diesel bays and a CAT scale for professional drivers. It also features RV hookups and a dog park.
In honor of the grand opening, Love’s donated $5,000 to the Harrington Cancer and Health Foundation and $5,000 to Swisher County Senior Citizens Association Inc.
Buc-ee’s is reportedly looking to move West with a travel center in Idaho, reported local news outlet BoiseDev via the Idaho Public Records Act. “In May, a City of Meridian economic development administrator invited representatives of the Boise Valley Economic Partnership to participate in a meeting with Buc-ee’s, scheduled for last month.” said the outlet.
“They are currently in negotiations to purchase about 30 acres at the Meridian Road interchange to build a large travel center (not a truck stop),” City of Meridian Economic Development Administrator Curtis Calder wrote.
The outlet said that the records show the Buc-ee’s building could cover more than 74,000 square feet, with more than $50 million in capital expenditures and could employ 175-225 employees and generate $9 million in payroll each year.
On the West Coast, Poppy Market opened a new location in San Jose, California. “We’re excited to bring the Poppy Market experience to San Jose—where you’ll find fresh, organic and gluten-free foods, everyday essentials and a welcoming space to relax. And of course, we’ve got Poppy Fuel to keep you moving,” the retailer said in a LinkedIn post.
RaceTrac opened a new store in Florida last week. “RaceTrac welcomed Store #2632 in Riviera Beach, Florida to our family as we close in on the opening of RaceTrac’s 600th store in company history! … this brand-new 6,000+ square-foot store is designed to serve nearly 70,000 fleet drivers, commuters, residents and travelers who pass through the area each day,” the retailer’s LinkedIn post read.
Meanwhile in New York state, Stewart’s Shops celebrated the opening of its new 4,500-square-foot shop in Plattsburgh. The retailer said the shop represents a $2.8 million investment in the community.
Stewart’s said it “doubled the size of our gas island with eight fueling locations, plus a new high-flow diesel dispenser that already is attracting campers taking full advantage of the last few days of summer. To help celebrate the opening of our new shop, Stewart’s is making a $2,500 donation to the Cumberland Head Elementary School.”