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Global Partners’ Convenience Stores Celebrate Season of Generosity with “Get a Coke, Share a Coke” Holiday Program

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Program empowers community to make a difference through charitable contributions at Alltown Fresh®, Alltown™, XtraMart®, Jiffy Mart, and Wheels® locations

Waltham, Mass. (October 31, 2024) – This holiday season, giving back never tasted better! For the second year in a row, Global Partners’ brands of convenience markets and fueling stations are joining forces with the iconic Coca-Cola® Company to bring the community together through the ‘Get a Coke, Share a Coke’ initiative. Full Story » “Global Partners’ Convenience Stores Celebrate Season of Generosity with “Get a Coke, Share a Coke” Holiday Program”

Global unveils its first company-owned EV charging station in Worcester

Eight people standing behind a long white ribbon in a parking lot. An electric vehicle charging station and car are behind them.
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As part of its efforts to diversify into more alternative fuels, Global Partners has activated its first company-owned electric vehicle charging station. The DC fast-charging station, which includes two vehicle chargers, is located at Global’s XtraMart convenience and fueling station at 280 Providence St. in Worcester, Massachusetts.

“As we transition our energy sources, Global plans on moving its business into those alternative energy sources, whether they’re electric or renewable liquid fuels,” said Global CEO Eric Slifka at a ribbon-cutting event on Sept. Full Story » “Global unveils its first company-owned EV charging station in Worcester”

Global looks back on a fruitful 2022

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The past year wasn’t without its challenges – think supply chain constraints, inflation, a tough labor market and the war in Ukraine – but all in all, 2022 was a fruitful and successful year for Global Partners.

One way to look at some of the highlights from Global’s 2022 is through numbers:

  •  $2M – How much Global donated to help low-income families cover the cost of heating oil.
Full Story » “Global looks back on a fruitful 2022”

Innovative microgrid adds solar power, resiliency to Alltown Fresh in Massachusetts

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An Alltown Fresh convenience store in Ayers, Mass., can now charge electric vehicles and stay powered during outages thanks to a cutting-edge, solar-powered microgrid that’s been installed at the site.

Enel X, the advanced energy services arm of energy company Enel, worked with Global Partners – the owner of Alltown Fresh – to construct the microgrid at the Alltown Fresh store in Ayer. Full Story » “Innovative microgrid adds solar power, resiliency to Alltown Fresh in Massachusetts”

Global Raises +$20,000 for Mark & Mocha’s Roll/Stroll to Combat Hunger

Mark, Mocha, and Global Employees smiling together
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On November 7, Mark Roberts and his labradoodle, Mocha, rolled over the finish line in his electric wheelchair in Provincetown, Massachusetts, after a seven-week journey across the state to raise awareness and funds to combat hunger. Global Partners is proud to have raised  $21,116 for Mark’s 4Huger initiative, helping the duo reach their goal of raising $100,000 for food banks in Massachusetts communities. Full Story » “Global Raises +$20,000 for Mark & Mocha’s Roll/Stroll to Combat Hunger”