New relationship drives improved category effectiveness and retail execution for convenience channel. Circle K Stores Inc., a subsidiary of the Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. group, has partnered with Information Resources Inc. (IRI) to begin sharing its point-of-sale (POS) data from all of its U.S.-based stores for incorporation into the new IRI AllScan Convenience Store Tracking service. [...]
Major chains like 7-Elven and Shell top off the list of defendants. The controversy over hot fuel continues as three Oklahoma City-area consumers begin seeking class-action status on a lawsuit against retailers they feel are cheating them out of money, according to the Associated Press. The lawsuit is file against 13 retailers and oil companies, [...]
Company discontinues low-selling 12-ounce cup. Rutter’s Farm Stores is introducing its biggest coffee yet, a 24-ounce cup that from July 30 to Aug. 26 comes with an introductory price of 99 cents. Rutter’s also will continue to offer 16- and 20-ounce cups but is dropping its 12-ounce cup. “The 12-ounce cup was by far our [...]
Fictional products come to life and provide a strong sales lift. Fans of The Simpsons rejoiced three weeks ago when 12 select 7-Eleven stores refashioned themselves to resemble the fictitious “Kwik-E-Mart” store found on the popular show. The stores not only looked like the popular parody of c-stores, but also sold a bevy of show-inspired [...]
Company intends to retain all employees for newly acquired sites. Winona, Minn.-based Severson Oil Co. plans to sell five convenience stores in Lake City, Winona and Rochester, Minn. to Sinclair Oil Corp, according to the Winona (Minn.) Daily News. The company will continue to operate its La Crosse, Wis., station and continue retailing under the [...]
Hatco recently announced the rollout of its latest Mini-MerchandisingWarmer, the Model UGMW-1. The unit is designed to maximize valuablecounter space with durable performance and an attractive product display.The food product's optimal taste and temperature are preserved via ceramictop heat and a hard-coated, heated base. Incandescent lighting heightensthe visual appeal to customers, creating more impulse sales. [...]
Honest Tea is expanding its line withthe addition of Pomegranate White Tea with Acai. Three antioxidantrich ingredients—pomegranates,white tea and the acai berry—arecombined with less than threeteaspoons of organic cane sugarto create a delicately flavored teaperfect for the tea-lover as wellthe health-conscious consumer. Aserving of Pomegranate White Teawith Acai is 35 calories per 8 oz.serving—about half [...]
McKee Foods gives a new way to enjoy muffins when you’re on the go withLittle Debbie Snack Muffins in Banana Nut and Blueberry varieties. These twinwrapped muffins are made with real fruit and deliver great taste in a formatthat is perfect for today’s busy lifestyles. They are sold in single-serve packscontaining two servings in each [...]
Drive incremental cookie sales with new Otis Spunkmeyer Warm Wishespackaging. Consumers will pay more for cookies wrapped in convenienttake-home gift packaging—every case of cooking packaging translates to 600 additional cookies sold in your location. Otis Spunkmeyer offersfive uniquely shaped sizes to use when packaging your cookies. Use Warm Wishes packaging to capitalize on holiday gift-giving, [...]
The Serenity Series Cubelet Ice Machine, FS-1001 MLH-C, produces up to 830-lbs. of ice per 24 hours and exclusively features a space saving design. The pump down cycle allows for more efficient start up; it is environmentally friendly and is a low-cost service. Serviceability is convenient because technicians can access the ice machine from the [...]
At a time when busy, healthconscious moms want to encourage their kids to eat more nutritious foods, Jel Sert has found a way to make drinking milk more fun— without adding a lot of excess sugar. The company introduces Sipahh milk flavoring straws as a fun and healthy treat that everyone can enjoy. The Sipahh [...]
C. Cretors and Co. introduced its new Cretors Hot Dog Grill—a fresh twiston the basic hot dog cooker design. The grill includes an innovative, patentpending, center-drive shaft design that reduces strain on gears and ensuresa longer motorlife. The grill'sstainless steel cookingsurface, withan aluminumheating plateunderneath,ensures thatmeat is evenlyheated to thedesire serving temperature. An exclusive digital temperature [...]
Dropcards announced it will becomethe first online marketer to offer clientsa way to manage promotions on its site.Food and beverage brands of all sizeswill be able to coordinate marketing efforts on the new Dropcards platformfrom inception to completion of its digital promotions. Dropcards bear aunique PIN number unlocking access to exclusive content and online service,which [...]
BIC launches its Special Edition Drink Series Lighters, which feature 12popular adult beverage designs. The series images are bright, fun, expressiveand reflect the lifestyle of the ‘out andabout’ customer. The suggested retailvalue of a BIC Special Edition Drink SeriesLighter is $1.49. For More Information fromBIC203-783-2000 www.bicworldusa.com
Scripto’s line of Hot Rodssparkwheel lighters featuresleek images of vintage Hot Rods. The 5-design line representsAmerica’s affectionfor automotive speedand style. The Hot Rod lighters are sure to spark interestamongst Hot Rodenthusiasts. Thisclassic line is offered with a choice of themed counter display or Display-ATray. The lighters have a suggested retail price of $1.19. For More [...]