CHICAGO – “April is the cruelest month,” poet T.S. Eliot said. And this year is no exception, with April 1, aka April Fools’ Day, falling on a Monday. What better day to catch sleepy weekend warriors returning to work after an all-too-brief respite off guard?
Here are a few examples from retailers—as well as a few suppliers—who participated in the convenience-store industry April Fools’ Day tomfoolery for 2019:
Sheetz
We are taking Sheetz Run and Done to a whole new level. pic.twitter.com/dRSl8BTL5z
— Sheetz (@sheetz) April 1, 2019
7-Eleven
Introducing Avocado Toast Slurpee! That's right, folks! You asked for it, we've delivered! Sound off below if you can't wait to try it! 🥑🍞 pic.twitter.com/ajGFKvFPSF
— 7-Eleven (@7eleven) April 1, 2019
QuikTrip
🚨🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨🚨 Pineapple pizza will be sold in our NEW Hawaii stores! pic.twitter.com/TkQtDMwzPp
— QuikTrip (@QuikTrip) April 1, 2019
Casey’s
We're excited to announce that we’re jumping on the sparkling water trend! We're now offering our new line of sparkling water, Pizza Bubbles. 🍕 💧
— Casey's Gen Store (@caseysgenstore) April 1, 2019
Available in Pepperoni, Supreme and Taco Pizza flavors. Who's ready to try one? pic.twitter.com/TT5zhcwJBD
Stewart’s Shops
Drum roll please! How we're changing the way you drink your Stewart's coffee. ☕️https://t.co/OlfkTpWVTupic.twitter.com/rAY0CzVFVE
— Stewart's Shops (@StewartsShops) April 1, 2019
Orangestore
— Orangestore (@Orange_Store) April 1, 2019
76
Introducing the 76® antenna ball antenna. The perfect way to add an antenna to your fandangled antenna-less car, so you can finally put a 76® antenna ball on it. Available today only. #April#1stpic.twitter.com/EQhxEEyEMu
— 76 (@76) April 1, 2019
CEFCO
Introducing Eau de Fresh Joe, a fragrance inspired by your favorite morning aroma.
— CEFCO Stores (@CEFCO) April 1, 2019
Available at all CEFCO locations. pic.twitter.com/TvbNPVuxYO
Duchess Shoppe
We're so excited to reveal our newest Stuffer creation - Sour Crawler Stuffers. Coming soon to a Duchess near you! pic.twitter.com/0xrW6cx2gc
— Duchess (@duchessshoppe) April 1, 2019
Hunt Bros.
Say hello to our Lotsa Crust Pizza. 100% crust. 100% real. #huntbrotherspizza#AprilFoolspic.twitter.com/owLNlQSkLd
— Hunt Brothers Pizza (@hbpizza) April 1, 2019
5-hour Energy
We thought about how to make our customers' lives easier,
— 5-hour ENERGY® (@5hourenergy) April 1, 2019
and decided your biggest problem is that it just takes too darn long to get
your teeth cleaned AND get your energy boost for the day. Well consider those days a thing of the past! (2/3) #5hourenergytoothpastepic.twitter.com/szWUUQot3j
CSP Daily News
And CSP Daily News brings you these breaking (make that “broken”) headlines:
Attempted Robbery at Amazon Go
No cash taken
Stewart’s Shops Rolls Out ‘Impeachment’ Ice Cream
New flavor is a collusion of lime, peach and mint with rocky road and plenty of nuts
BP Debuts Disruptive ‘Service Station’ Concept
Mechanics work on cars while customers wait in store; millennials confused
Trump & Pump Ups Foodservice Game
Rolls out new Russian menu
RaceTrac Announces Name Change to Racetrack
‘We found the lowercase T and K in the back of the old warehouse’
Terrible Herbst, Stinker Stations Merge
Combined chain will be called Terrible Stinker
Bezos Hires Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Run Amazon Gone Concept
First store to open anywhere other than New York City
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