What is retained search?

Retained search is preferable in cases where a company has a pressing executive level need that requires a candidate who will hold key leadership responsibilities and whose services are integral to overall organizational success. Given the strategic importance of these positions, there is often a degree of urgency, and often confidentiality, that accompanies this type of search.

The retained search process uses set criteria in order to obtain the best candidates for any given role. To begin with, the recruitment company obtains a thorough understanding of the company they are recruiting for. This provides them not only with an idea of the type of company, but also with a better understanding of the job role involved. This means that the candidate will get a better idea of the role that is being offered.

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Cumberland Farms Hires Actor David Hasselhoff to Star in Summer Iced Coffee Campaign

Cumberland Farms announced this week that it is launching a new summer iced coffee campaign starring actor David Hasselhoff. The campaign includes a television commercial that began airing on May 21, as well as point-of-sale signage.


Developed by Boston advertising agency Full Contact, the campaign builds on the two "surprises" of Cumberland Farms' Farmhouse Blend - that consumers can get a great cup of coffee at a convenience store, and that the coffee is 99 cents for any size, any time.

In the commercial, a couple walking the beach is surprised to find a life-sized sand sculpture of a grand piano, and is further surprised when they realize that it was created by Hasselhoff. After enjoying a cup of Farmhouse Blend iced coffee, Hasselhoff declares it to be "Hofftastic!" The voiceover states, "It's one surprise after another. Farmhouse Blend coffee, 99 cents any size, only at Cumberland Farms."

Cumberland Farms rolled out its signature Farmhouse Blend coffee in 2008. The stores' "coffee bar" lets consumers customize a wide variety of hot and cold coffee drinks.

"We're very proud of our Farmhouse Blend, which offers consumers both the great-tasting coffee they crave and a tremendous value," said Cumberland Farms President Ari Haseotes. "Since New Englanders love iced coffee, we wanted to undertake an ambitious marketing program to generate consumer awareness and trial of a really terrific product during the busy summer season when people are on the go. We're excited to launch such a visible campaign and look forward to hearing the feedback of our customers."

Cumberland Farms Launches Pediatric Care Campaign

New corporate giving initiative allows convenience store retailer to raise funds for hospitals helping to heal children.

Cumberland Farms launched a Pediatric Care Campaign today, where the convenience store retailer will work with communities to raise much needed funds for hospitals that provide medical care to children.

During this initiative, Cumberland Farms will donate five cents per cup from its coffee and Chill Zone beverage sales to benefit pediatric care programs at five hospitals across New England and upstate New York.

The program will kick off on February 2 with a four-week long fundraiser at Cumberland Farms stores in New Hampshire and Vermont to benefit Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock, best known as CHaD, a family-centered children's hospital. CHaD provides the highest level of care to all children of their region, regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

The Cumberland Farms Pediatric Care Campaign continues in March, when it moves to stores in Maine to raise funds that benefit the programs at Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital in Portland. The campaign resumes in May, when the retailer will raise funds at its stores in Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island to benefit Children’s Hospital Boston. In June, Cumberland Farms will have stores across Southwestern Massachusetts and Connecticut raise monies for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. The campaign concludes in July as stores across upstate New York and Western Massachusetts contribute to the Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center. Over the course of the fundraiser, stores will announce the total amount of money raised on a weekly basis. All New England stores will be participating, and a listing of specific stores can be found at cumberlandfarms.com/FindaStore.

“All of us at Cumberland Farms recognize that young people are a precious gift and our future. We have an opportunity to reach thousands of young people in the communities we serve. We hope that our contribution, along with the help of our customers, will make a difference in their lives,” Cumberland Farms Retail President Ari Haseotes said.

Since formalizing its corporate giving program five years ago, Cumberland Farms has donated millions of dollars in cash and products to causes that benefit thousands of young people, through scholarship, direct-to-school programs, hunger relief, and local fundraising.

Gulf Oil LP Launches Gulf Electricity

Gulf Oil LP Launches Gulf Electricity
As an alternative electricity provider, Gulf delivers competitive pricing and convenience
Gulf Oil LP, the nation’s fastest growing branded marketer of petroleum products, today announced its entry into the retail electricity market via the launch of Gulf Electricity.

Beginning in Connecticut in March 2012, Gulf Electricity will offer residents and commercial customers the opportunity to save as much as 10 percent on the energy portion of their power bills by switching from their traditional utility suppliers. Compared to some high-cost third party suppliers, the savings could exceed 10 per cent.

“Our network of locations – over 2,500 branded outlets, including our company operated Cumberland Farms convenience stores - coupled with our expertise in sourcing and distributing energy efficiently, makes this expansion a natural complement to our existing businesses,” said Gulf Oil President Ron Sabia. “Gulf’s brand name has created trust for over 110 years. More than one million customers pass through a facility supplied or branded by Gulf every day.”

“We are especially excited to be able to utilize our branded channels in this offering with our distributors and dealers who will have an additional opportunity to expand their sales and services to their customers,” added Gulf Oil’s Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Rick Dery. “It is our intention to expand these sales and services beyond Connecticut, on a nationwide basis. Today we market transport fuels and our brand over 27 states.”

There is no fee to switch to Gulf Electricity. Customers will continue to receive their bills from their current utility, which will continue to handle power delivery and repair services. Beginning in March 2012, customers can sign up with Gulf Electricity. The process takes less than five minutes and can be done by visiting www.gulfelectricity.com or by calling Gulf Electricity toll-free at 855- GULF- ELE (855-485-3353). Mail-in forms will be available at all participating Gulf branded stations. Only a recent electric bill is necessary to switch after comparing prices.

Customers interested in learning more about electricity can visit www.gulfelectricity.com. The website includes a Savings Calculator that will help them determine the annual savings they can expect by switching to Gulf.

“There is no change in power quality or reliability. This is all about price, convenience of multiple outlets from a respected and trusted supplier, and price transparency,” said Mr. Sabia. “In the future we plan to offer an expanded slate of products ranging from those that would allow a customer to fix the price of power or cap upside exposure to costs to being able to choose a specific power source such as solar or wind.”

“The energy world is changing rapidly and while petroleum will be a big part of our energy mix for years to come as a company we remain fuel agnostic. We are committed to bringing our customers the least cost energy alternative that is safe, convenient and environmentally responsible and that will include not only petroleum and power, but natural gas in the near future,” added Laura Scott, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Finance.

In Connecticut, Gulf Electricity will be offered in areas serviced by Connecticut Light & Power and United Illuminating.

About Gulf Oil, LP

Gulf Oil Limited Partnership is a national, branded supplier of motor fuels throughout the United States and its territories. The company launched Gulf Electricity in January 2012, which currently provides discounted electricity service to consumers and small businesses in Connecticut. Gulf remains one of the Northeast's largest wholesalers of refined petroleum products and is well on its way up the rankings in the rest of the country, too. Gulf Oil distributes motor fuels through a network of more than 2,500 branded gasoline retail centers, 12 proprietary oil terminals, and more than 130 other supply points. Gulf Oil supplies gasoline, heating oil, diesel fuel, jet fuel and kerosene through its terminal network.

McMahon Joins Cumberland Gulf Group Leadership Team

John McMahon enters the role of senior vice president and chief human resources officer at Cumberland Gulf Group of Companies.

The Cumberland Gulf Group of Companies has named John McMahon Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. McMahon is an experienced human resources professional with a track record of creating successful programs for talent management and career development. Prior to joining the Cumberland Farms Gulf Oil Group, he served as senior vice president, and chief human resources officer at Arrow Electronics. In addition, he has held the SVP, CHRO role at UMass Memorial Health Care, Fisher Scientific and Lycos. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at ITT Corp. and Raytheon Corp.

“Our company has grown tremendously in size, geography, products and services over the past few years, setting the stage for further significant growth,” said Joseph Petrowski, CEO for the Cumberland Gulf Group. “John will work closely with the executive team and be instrumental in formulating and implementing effective strategies and programs that support our business strategies as well as nurture employee engagement.”

“I am very pleased and excited to become a member of the Cumberland Gulf Group leadership team,” McMahon added. “This is an exciting time for the company, as they continue their progress in combining these two iconic brands into one dynamic company. I look forward to developing and implementing a closely linked HR strategy in support of the overall goals and objectives of the company.”

McMahon holds a Master of Science degree in human resource management from Upsala College and a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from Mercy College.

Cumberland Farms Adds Second Drive-Thru Store

Customers at the Cumberland Farms convenience store here can get your usual c-store staples -- coffee, cigarettes, milk. However, they can do it from their car.

The recently opened Cumberland Farms at 263 Grafton St. is the second of the company's nearly 600 locations to feature a drive-thru window, according to the Telegram.com. The first store with a drive-thru opened its doors (and window) in Kingston this past winter.

"We're not just in the convenience store business, we're in the business of providing for the on-the-go customer," Ari Haseotes, president of the Framingham, Mass.-based company said at the time. "The drive-thru was really just raising the bar yet another level."

Cumberland Farms bought the Grafton Street location last year, razing the existing building to make way for a new 4,547-square-foot c-store, company spokesperson Christen Graham. The new location, which held its grand opening on Nov. 10, represents the company's new store design.

Cumberland Farms' multimillion-dollar renovation project to modernize its nearly 600 stores was recently celebrated in Worcester with the grand opening of the Grafton Street store.

Cumberland Farm is currently undertaking a multimillion-dollar renovation project to modernize its stores. Another Cumberland Farms store is under construction on West Main Street in Dudley. The existing 1,780-square-foot store and other structures on the lot were recently razed. The plan, approved by the town in 2006, calls for a 2,400-square-foot building with a contemporary facade of vinyl siding and cultured stone. Although the Dudley location will not include a drive-thru window, it will offer the other amenities in the company's new store design, according to the news report.

The Dudley store is expected to open in January.

Cumberland Farms is trying to find success where few other convenience store operators have found any. Of the more than 146,000 c-stores across the country, only a few have drive-thru service.

Several years ago, 7-Eleven unsuccessfully tried drive-thru windows in the Dallas area, NACS spokesman Jeff Lenard told the Telegram.com. "The drive-thru is something you're seeing more of, but it is fairly novel," he said. "They (Cumberland) are not the first, but it's still newsworthy."

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How many cups of coffee do you drink a day?

The average American drinks 3.1 cups of coffee each day. And with the trend toward pricey specialty coffees, Americans are feeling the pinch. Satisfying your coffee craving with a cup (or three) shouldn't break the bank, or disappoint your taste buds. That's why Cumberland Farms created Farmhouse Blend -- freshly brewed, surprisingly delicious and competitively priced at 99 cents any size, any day of the week; it will wow your taste buds and your wallet. Cumberland Farms Farmhouse Blend coffee is getting even more wallet-friendly with Free Coffee Fridays, beginning Friday November 11.

Farmhouse Blend is made from 100% Arabica beans, giving it a mellow, medium blend with a unique balance of aroma, body and flavor. Iced or hot, large or small, Cumberland Farms Farmhouse Blend will change the way consumers think about convenience store coffee. A convenient, quality cup of coffee doesn't have to be a special treat or splurge -- it should be affordable. Or better yet, free on Fridays!

Free Coffee Fridays are back, beginning Friday, November 11! Receive a surprisingly delicious, satisfyingly smooth cup of Cumberland Farms' Farmhouse Blend coffee -- any size, any way you like it -- absolutely free. Fridays just got better.

So: How many cups of coffee do you drink a day?

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Cumberland Farms Makes Friday More Fantastic

Cumberland Farms announces Free Coffee Fridays are back, beginning Friday, November 11. Receive a surprisingly delicious, satisfyingly smooth cup of Cumberland Farms' Farmhouse Blend coffee -- any size, any way you like it -- absolutely free. Fridays just got better.

Friday, November 11, 18 and 25

All participating Cumberland Farms locations, while supplies last.

The average American drinks 3.1 cups of coffee each day. And with the trend toward pricey specialty coffees, Americans are feeling the pinch. Satisfying your coffee craving with a cup (or three) shouldn't break the bank, or disappoint your taste buds. That's why Cumberland Farms created Farmhouse Blend -- freshly brewed, surprisingly delicious and competitively priced at 99 cents any size, any day of the week; it will wow your taste buds and your wallet. Cumberland Farms Farmhouse Blend coffee is getting even more wallet-friendly with Free Coffee Fridays, beginning Friday November 11.

Farmhouse Blend is made from 100% Arabica beans, giving it a mellow, medium blend with a unique balance of aroma, body and flavor. Iced or hot, large or small, Cumberland Farms Farmhouse Blend will change the way consumers think about convenience store coffee. A convenient, quality cup of coffee doesn't have to be a special treat or splurge -- it should be affordable. Or better yet, free on Fridays!

Cumberland Farms makes life easier for busy people every day. What started in 1939 with a cow and a dream has grown into a network of convenience stores across 11 states. Three generations later, Cumberland Farms is still family owned and operated, and continues to reflect the values it was built upon: envisioning a better way to serve customers by providing the best possible products at the best possible prices. Whether you're buying a cold Chill Zone drink, a hot or iced cup of Farmhouse Blend Coffee, or filling the gas tank, convenience and customer service is key. Cumberland Farms also has a long heritage of giving back to the communities where it operates from feeding the hungry and serving the disabled to supporting local sports teams and fundraising.

MoneyGram International Signs Agreement with Cumberland Farms

MoneyGram International today announced that the company has signed an agreement with Massachusetts-based Cumberland Farms to launch the first locations of the MoneyGram® Xpress service. This new in-lane money transfer service allows consumers to purchase pre-packaged money transfers in $50, $100 and $200 denominations and redeem them online or by telephone to complete the transaction. Cumberland Farms has almost 600 convenience stores in 11 states throughout New England, the Northeast and Florida.

“Cumberland Farms’ focus on convenience and giving great customer service mirrors the values of MoneyGram,” said Stu Kiefer, MoneyGram vice president of product management. “The company’s 50-year history of providing its customers with quality products and services and its network of stores makes Cumberland Farms a perfect venue for our MoneyGram® Xpress service.”

According to Bob Skiba, InComm executive vice president, the new MoneyGram Xpress prepaid money transfers allow consumers to pay for the transfer amount and fees at the same time as they make other retail purchases, and then actually make the transfer when convenient for them – online or by phone. Consumers using the service can send money to any MoneyGram agent location around the world. “MoneyGram Xpress broadens ways to access money transfer services, and – for many consumers – assists with time and money management,” Skiba said.

According to Kiefer, the InComm partnership gives MoneyGram the opportunity to take this product to 19 countries and 250,000 unique retailer doors.

Cumberland Farms Category Manager Mike Esposito added, “As the newest agent for MoneyGram, we look forward to marketing this safe, efficient, and cost-effective money transfer service to our loyal base of customers. We fully expect this innovative MoneyGram Xpress service to appeal to our customers throughout the regions where we operate.”

Cumberland Farms Opens Application Period for Its Believe and Achieve Scholarship

Cumberland Farms today opened the application period for its sixth annual Believe and Achieve Scholarship program.

High school seniors living within 30 miles of a Cumberland Farms location and planning to attend college next fall are eligible to receive a scholarship of $1,000. The application period closes December 15.

"It is important that we support educational opportunities for young people "said President of Cumberland Farms Retail Division Ari Haseotes. "The Believe and Achieve scholarship is our investment to the next generation of community leaders.

Since its inception, Cumberland Farms has awarded more than $500,000 to talented and ambitious high school graduates across its service area. With the help of the scholarship, students offset a variety of expenses, including tuition, books, and room and board. Interested students can learn more about the scholarship rules and apply directly at https://cumberlandfarms.scholarshipamerica.org/index.html .

Gulf Oil Going Digital With GoGo Cast Deal

Gulf Oil LP is bringing new digital signage to more than 2,500 convenience stores now that it has inked a deal with GoGo Cast.

As part of the agreement, GoGo Cast will install select digital sign and advertising solutions, including GoGo Cast's Go-Screens, in c-stores beginning this month. Gulf Oil will use GoGo Cast's exclusive customer and location data to create streaming content that is tailored for its locations. As a result, Gulf Oil dealers will be able to reach in-store customers by delivering practical and effective messages to help influence buying decisions at the point of purchase, the company said.

"As Gulf Oil continues its national expansion, we welcome partnerships with companies that provide cutting-edge products that contribute to the success of our dealers' business," stated Ron Sabia, Gulf Oil president and COO. "We believe GoGo Cast's product can enhance our customers' shopping experience while building greater customer loyalty for our dealers."

In addition, vendors will have the opportunity to highlight key selling points, complementing traditional POP advertising. Gulf locations are expected to see an increase in sales for products advertised on the screens at the selected retail locations where they are installed.

"We are thrilled to partner with Gulf Oil and bring the latest technology for consumer engagement to the iconic Gulf brand," said David Paolo, president and CEO of GoGo Cast. "With our ability to provide real-time messaging and dynamic content through our networks, GoGo Cast is quickly becoming the venue of choice for retailers and brands alike to reach the critical mass of 'on-the-go' qualified buyers."

Cumberland Farms, Maverik and Wilson Fuel Among PDI Award Winners

Cumberland Farms, Maverik and Wilson Fuel were among the first-place winners of the inaugural Doing Business Electronically awards handed out by PDI at the Grand Hyatt hotel here yesterday.

Cumberland Farms was awarded for forms usage, Maverik for SSRS report creation and Wilson Fuel for integration and environmental stewardship during the award ceremonies. They were among 16 companies PDI honored for using its PDI/Enterprise product "for creative practices that saved their businesses time and money, improved decision making and reduced paper processes."

"The goal of PDI/Enterprise is to help companies reduce their workload and increase productivity by doing business doing business electronically," said Austin Skaggs, community manager for PDI. "It's been amazing to see some of the ways our customers have accomplished this, and these awards are a testament to their efforts. Form automated imports to integration with third-party products, PDI customers are using the tools available through PDI/Enterprise to think outside the box and streamline their business procedures in really impressive ways. The end result is that companies are working more efficiently by having PDI/Enterprise take on more and more of the day-to-day activities."

First, second and third place companies for each award category received an Apple iPad and a commemorative plaque. "We are extremely pleased to be honored by PDI, a company with an unwavering commitment to helping its customers succeed," said Catherine Baker of Wilson Fuel. "Our organization always looks for opportunities to provide consistently superior solutions for our customers and suppliers, while emphasizing the importance of environmental awareness.

PDI is a software, hardware and professional services provider to convenience retailers and wholesale petroleum marketers.

Cumberland Farms store to donate thousands to local fire department

The new Cumberland Farms convenience store on Route 4 in North Greenbush will present a check for more than $3,700 to the DeFreestville Fire Department tomorrow after a fundraiser pulled in more cash than expected.

Representatives of the convenience store said the month-long grand opening promotion of donating 20 cents to the department for every Chill Zone beverage and iced or hot coffee sold was anticipated to bring in around $1,000. Instead, the store more than tripled that figure, and will give $3,725.40 to firefighters during a ceremony tomorrow morning.

Cumberland Farms manager Ross McGowan will present the check to Fire Chief Raymond Stewart, department president Robert Durivage and vice president Bill Stewart.

"This fundraiser is our way of acknowledging those who risk their lives to save others in the community," said Ari Haseotes, president of Cumberland Farms Retail Division. "It’s our pleasure to help the DeFreestville Fire Department fund the equipment they need to keep our community safe."

The Cumberland Farms chain has donated more than $100,000 this year to support local organizations in the northeast

Paying for your Chillzone just got easier

Cumberland Farms is launching a new mobile cash card that lets users pay for items by scanning their smartphones at the register.

The concept works with iPhones, BlackBerrys, and Droids, among other devices, Cumberland Farms said. Smartphone-owning customers first purchase a traditional cash card from the chain, in amounts ranging from $5 to $250. Then, after downloading a free app from Card Star, they enter or scan their personal cash card number, the chain said. At this point, their smartphone is transformed into a Cumberland Farms mobile cash card that can be scanned at a store register.

“It’s our mission to elevate our customers’ experience by delivering speed, ease and convenience,” Cumberland Farms president Ari Haseotes said in a statement.

The "Best" Retail Jobs

The "best" retail company to work for will be the one that has the greatest combination of attributes that are important to you in your job search. In order to find an ideal retail work situation, you first have to be clear about what "ideal" and "best" is.

For some people, the "best" retail job would be the one with the best workplace environment, the best benefits, and the best health insurance programs. If you're new to the retail job market, then the retail companies that excel at launching retail careers would be your "best" employer.

If you want to work for a retail company with the best career advancement potential, then you'll need to apply for jobs at retail companies that believe in promoting from within. For example, check out Cumberland Farms career path.

At Cumberland Farms we want you to get the absolute most from your job. Beyond just competitive pay and extensive benefits, we want you to find everyday enjoyment and everyday fulfillment working with us. We aim to give you the excitement you want, the career growth you crave, and the utmost respect you deserve. If you're not happy, we're not happy, bottom line.

Jobs in Retail

Retail continues to be an industry with enormous growth potential. Retailers are always looking for good people with a commitment to customer service, the ability to work in a team environment and who can work through complex situations with problem solving skills. Working in retail offers many exciting opportunities for dedicated individuals. If you think retail may be for you, take a look at some of the jobs in retail listed on this site.

Retail Jobs in Massachusetts

Many jobseekers are looking for great retail jobs in Massachusetts. One job to consider is a Customer Service Associate with Cumberland Farms.
Our retail Customer Service Associates are the face and future of Cumberland Farms, working hard to ensure that customers get in, out, and happily along with their day. Whether just a part-time gig or a launch pad to a full-time retail career, these positions are a great way to make a real difference every day.
What are you waiting for? Start your Massachusetts retail job search today!

Forty-one Connecticut High Schoolers Win Believe and Achieve Scholarships From Cumberland Farms

Forty-one talented high school seniors from across Connecticut have been awarded a Cumberland Farms Believe and Achieve Scholarship this year.




The 2011 Award winners are:

-Caitlin Brostek of Sharon will attend Chapman University
-Marie Dipinto of Burlington will attend St. Joseph College
-Rayne Mcglamery of Hartford will attend Vassar College
-Jake Odell of South Windsor will attend Williams College
-Valerie Stickles of Coventry will attend University of Hartford
-Jacqueline Lorange of Plainfield will attend Boston College
-Stephanie Vogel of Thompson will attend University of Connecticut
-Alicia Goncalves of Ledyard will attend University of Connecticut
-Carlos Lozada of Waterford will attend University of New Haven
-Patrick Campbell of Chester will attend Tufts University
-Joseph Jones of Meriden will attend Purdue University
-Rynne O'Connor of North Branford will attend Dickinson State University
-Patrick Lenehan of Cheshire will attend Harvard College
-Lucy Peng of Madison will attend Swarthmore College
-William Lederer of Fairfield will attend University of Southern California
-Lauren Taylor of Shelton will attend Saint Joseph College

"More than ever, today's high school graduates deserve to attend the college of their dreams without finances standing in the way," said Cumberland Farms President Ari Haseotes. "We are proud to help these college-bound students ease their costs through our Believe and Achieve scholarship."

Cumberland Farms is awarding a total of $130,000 in scholarships this year to students across its service area. In addition, the retailer sponsors scores of individual school fundraisers every year, supporting programs for kindergarten students through high school, as part of its corporate giving mission.

Cumberland Farms will again begin accepting Believe and Achieve Scholarship applications for the graduation class of 2012 in October. Eligible high school seniors are encouraged to visit www.cumberlandfarms.com, as well as any Cumberland Farms' store location for further information.

Cumberland Farms offers free iced tea this month

Cumberland Farms is giving away free servings of our new, freshly brewed iced tea for the next three Fridays this month - June 10, 17 and 24 - at all of our convenience stores. Every other day, the iced tea is only 99 cents, any size. For more information, visit CumberlandFarms.com.

Cumberland Farms Store Managers Earn NECSA Honors

Cumberland Farms' store managers have won the top prizes for operations, customer service and leadership from the New England Convenience Store Association (NECSA). Cumberland Farms' employees earned recognition in four out of the eight categories.

Manager of Cumberland Farms' Leicester, Mass., store, Linda Calver, won first place as 2010 NECSA Store Operator of the Year. Her colleague Dan Canova of the Deep River, Conn., store, won the NECSA Customer Service Award, Julie Gerundio of the West Warwick, R.I., store, won the NECSA Leadership Award and Roy Horsfield of the Halifax, Mass., store, won the NECSA Retail Operations Award.

"I take great pride in knowing our talented team of people have been recognized by their peers for their good work," said Ari Haseotes, president of Cumberland Farms Retail Division. "Our managers and their customer service associates are the face and future of Cumberland Farms, working hard to ensure that customers get in, out, and happily along with their day."

NECSA conducts a contest annually to determine which store managers, franchisees and independent owners are the best c-store operators in the Northeast. Every year, a panel of judges consisting of suppliers and retailers spends 600 hours, and they drive roughly 5,300 miles, to evaluate the 50 to 75 nominated operators and their stores.

Cumberland Farms' network of c-stores across 11 states reflects the values of three generations of providing customers with value, convenience and unparalleled service - whether you need a refreshing Chill Zone drink a cup of Farmhouse Blend Coffee or a quick satisfying meal. Family owned for over 70 years, Cumberland Farms also has a long heritage of giving back to the communities where it operates.