Newly remodeled office to be named after the chain. Rutter’s has donated $150,000 to the YWCA of Hanover, Pa., which will use the funds to renovate the building that houses its Junior Quantum Opportunities program. In recognition of Rutter’s donation, the building will be renamed Rutter’s Hall. “These much-needed improvements will create a better learning [...]
At the departmental level, justification for fixtures can be quite simple. Those that use direct digital manufacturing for this application report savings of 50 to 75 percent, when compared to traditional machining and fabricating processes. So, if the typical fixture costs $500, direct digital manufacturing has the potential to produce the same item for $125 [...]
Renew E-85 case still in court. Winnebago County Circuit Court Judge Barbara Key has dismissed Utica Energy LLC from a lawsuit filed by 42 Green Bay-area convenience store operators that have accused the company and Renew E-85 LLC ethanol stations of unfair gas pricing, according to the Oshkosh Northwestern. Though the case against Renew E-85 [...]
New upscale store opened in Arizona. Circle K has bumped things up to a new level with the opening of its new store in Peoria, Ariz. The new store is located along Lake Pleasant, a popular recreation spot in the area, according to the Arizona Republic. Costing more than $2 million, the store features 20 [...]
First year of ethanol gasoline sales prove less than impressive. Pennsylvania motorists aren’t exactly lining up at the pumps for E85, especially at Sheetz. More than a year has passed since Sheetz gas stations in Monroeville, Pleasant Hills and Robinson, Pa. switched diesel pumps over to the blend, and each of the three locations is [...]
Locals concerned about future headquarters of new manufacturer. The recently announced merge to form Miller-Coors may be on the horizon, but now local fans of the two individual brewers that formed the new company may be revving up for a fight. Only days after Miller and Coors went public with the plan, a debate has [...]
The Power 25 By Kate Quackenbush, John Lofstock Driving Innovation. CSD
Touting its dual branding strategy and ExtraMile convenience store concept, retailers are offered concessions on gift cards and credit processing. Chevron Corp.’s North America n Marketing Conventiongave Chevron and Texaco operators plenty to be excitedabout. In addition to announcing its dual branded fuelstrategy was a rousing success, the oil company reportedit is ahead of industry [...]
Flavorful, high-quality blends continue to drive coffee sales. Whether runninga large chainor single store, astrong coffee programis an essential cornerstone.With more flavors and choicesavailable than ever before,operators must delicately tailorofferings to meet the needsof core customers. Attention toconsumer demographics andmarket trends will help determine the best selection. Testing the WatersD.J. C-Stores, based in Unionville, Mo., [...]
Finding the right equipment to merchandise products is one key to selling them. Retailers discuss their successes and concerns about foodservice displays and merchandisers. One of the biggest challengesconvenience store owners continueto face is developing aneffective product assortmentthat fits into a small footprint while makingsure it still meets the customers’ needs.To overcome this challenge, more [...]
It’s October, which means it’s timefor candy apples, colorful foliage andmaking extra room on the gondolasfor Halloween candy. Halloween is oneof those holidays that brings the kid out ineveryone, giving people a fun excuse todress up in costumes, make their homesextra spooky and eat more candy thanany human stomach is supposedto hold. It’s also one [...]
New Stuffins from Sara Lee and Jimmy Dean are taking handheld foods to a new level of taste and convenience. Foodservice in the c-store has fast become a desirablesegment in the eyes of the consumer. Because of that, operatorsare left with the challenge of providing a tasty, satisfyingmeal without sacrificing the speed and convenience thatcustomers [...]
This is an exciting issue for Convenience StoreDecisions as we unveil our inaugural Power 25, alist of industry pioneers, association executives andlawmakers that are shaping the way the conveniencestore and petroleum industry operates. The Power 25 is an impressive honor because theexecutives and the companies they represent wereselected directly by the hardworking professionals thatmake this [...]
Xtra Mart tops an ambitious growth plan by adding new concepts to its proprietary food program. Quietly resting upon a busy ruralhighway in Bowie, Md., one ofXtra Mart’s small satellite officesdiscreetly sits. Though it’s petiteand unassuming, this office is the baseof operations for Xtra Mart’s new proprietaryfood program, Deli Joe’s, which hasjust been heavily modified [...]
Jim Goldade has had an interest in the grocery andretail business since he was 15 years old. That passionhas fueled his dedication to the Coast Guard Exchangestores, where he