Citgo Sets Up Websites for Retailers

Houston -- Citgo Petroleum Corp., based here, has launched individual Web pages for each of its nearly 7,000 individually-owned Citgo retail locations in the United States.

"We are always looking for ways to make tools available to our retailers, especially tools that assist in running successful business operations," said Jennifer Moos, general manager of the Citgo brand development department in a statement to CSNews Online. "These individual store Web pages give our Citgo retailers an advantage, as they highlight the retailers’ offerings in each local community. Consumers are relying on online information to drive their purchases so we think that it is vital that each of our nearly 7,000 local retailers has a unique online presence which allows them to showcase their locations."

To remain competitive in today’s world, most businesses, from online traders to traditional brick and mortar establishments, need to have a Web site. While large corporations can invest significant resources in terms of time, money and technology to generate and maintain an online presence, smaller businesses, such as gasoline retailers, are often unable to create a Web site, thus missing out on significant exposure.

The Web sites, which are accessible through the retailer locator on the Citgo Web site,
www.CITGO.com/CITGOLocator.jsp, can be customized to include specific service offerings, such as car wash facilities or diesel fuel special product offers, details on local community involvement such as upcoming fundraising events, and even posted job openings at their store. Retailers can also upload logos and images of themselves and their store to extend the unique local feel of each page.

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