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Former RaceTrac CEO dies at 82. Carl Bolch Jr. led the company for more than 40 years, and oversaw key updates such as introducing self-service fuel to Georgia and Alabama. Carl Bolch Jr., chairman emeritus and former CEO of RaceTrac, passed away in late December at the age of 82, the company announced last week. "For over half a century, our father not only helped to build one of the largest private companies in the U.S., but he provided a livelihood for thousands while forging a culture of innovation, lifelong learning, and humility," said the Bolch family in the announcement. Carl Bolch Jr. succeeded his father, RaceTrac founder Carl Bolch Sr., atop the company in 1967, according to RaceTrac's website. Carl Bolch Jr. held that position for more than four decades, during which he oversaw the company's growth from 100 stores to 500. Under his leadership, RaceTrac also introduced its franchised RaceWay banner. He steered the company through the 1970s fuel crisis and the early 2000s recession. Bolch Jr. also looked to market trends and customer and worker feedback to direct the company, which "inspired him to champion innovation and convenience at RaceTrac, guiding the way for the c-store experience consumers see today," according to the announcement. This included introducing self-service fuel to Georgia and Alabama, vertically integrating RaceTrac's fuel supply and distribution and bringing pay-at-the-pump tech. Bolch Jr. was also past president of both the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America and NACS. Bolch Jr. retired as CEO in 2012, handing the reins to his daughter, Allison Moran and becoming executive chairman of the board. He held the position until 2024, when he was voted chairman emeritus.

RaceTrac names Core-Mark as primary national supplier. RaceTrac has announced an expanded partnership with Core-Mark, through which Core-Mark will serve as the national supplier for its growing footprint of more than 600 c-stores across the Southeast and Texas. This expansion significantly strengthens the partnership, bringing every RaceTrac store location into Core-Mark's distribution system. "Core-Mark is excited to grow our relationship with RaceTrac," said Bill Stein, executive vice president of enterprise growth, Core-Mark. "RaceTrac is a dynamic, customer-focused and food-forward brand, and we are eager to support their mission of making people's lives simpler and more enjoyable. Core-Mark already supported RaceTrac's franchise network of 240 RaceWay locations, and this collaboration further underscores our commitment to providing best-in-class products and services that enhance the convenience store experience." Founded in 1934 and headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., RaceTrac is a privately held, family-owned company. The chain employs thousands across its stores, distribution and corporate operations and recently acquired Potbelly neighborhood sandwich shops. "RaceTrac and Core-Mark share a commitment to putting customers first, supporting our goal of delivering whatever the guest needs and wants, any time of day," said Robby Posener, chief development officer at RaceTrac. "Expanding our partnership allows us to leverage Core-Mark's scale, product assortment and supply chain capabilities to ensure we continue delivering the convenience and quality our guests expect every time they visit a RaceTrac." Core-Mark offers a full range of products, marketing programs and technology solutions to approximately 50,000 customer locations in the U.S. and Canada through 37 distribution centers. It services traditional convenience retailers, drug stores, box or supercenter stores, grocery stores, liquor stores and other specialty and small format stores that carry convenience products.