Gilbarco and Tridium said they’ve joined forces to develop the Gilbarco Intelligent Device Management (IDM) solution, which will include fuel and dispenser management as part of an overall remote site/device management program. The system will encompass energy management, remote fueling and current c-store equipment monitoring and diagnostics including heating/air conditioning, lighting, power consumption, coolers and [...]

Private label products are growing faster in the convenience channel compared to other channels, and the segment represents a tremendous growth opportunity for convenience stores, according to The Nielsen Company. Nielsen is unveiling its analysis and at the NACS Show in Chicago Oct. 4 to Oct. 7. Nielsen’s research shows that sales of private-label products [...]

7-Eleven Inc. is baking fresh ribbon-shaped donuts every day this October to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The donut twists are topped with pale-pink icing, sprinkles and tiny pink candy ribbons. Offered at a suggested retail price of $1.19, the fresh-baked donuts are delivered every morning to participating [...]

The ExxonMobil Foundation donated $1.6 million to launch a pilot program in four New Orleans public high schools to help students prepare for college. >The donation to Tulane University will establish a training and incentive program to increase participation in the Advanced Placement Program at four public high schools in Orleans Parish over the next [...]

Altria Group Inc. and UST Inc. said they’ve amended their September 2008 agreement where Altria has agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of UST. The amendment sets forth Altria’s and UST’s agreement to extend, at Altria’s option, the closing date of the transaction to a date no later than early January 2009, as long as [...]

Provision Interactive Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of Provision Holding Inc., said it has signed an agreement with the Long Island Gasoline Retailers Association to install its patented 3D holographic displays in up to 800 member stores throughout New York State. Provision’s displays will be inside the independent convenience stores of major franchise gasoline retailers including [...]

By Brian L. Milne, Refined Fuels Editor for DTN Most gasoline prices at retail outlets across the country will continue to move lower as we begin October this week, which is consistent with the traditional price decline at the pump for the time of year as demand retreats after the summer driving season. Earlier in [...]

Wawa convenience store chain was recognized during a Sept. 26 ceremony at The Palm Restaurant in Atlantic City, N.J., for raising more than $700,000 to benefit a nonprofit organization for cancer patients and their families. The ceremony was a fundraiser of sorts for Gilda’s Club South Jersey, a nonprofit organization that offers free emotional and [...]

A new consumer behavior study by researchers at Duke University shows that retailers can potentially increase sales by offering products affiliated with cause-related marketing campaigns such as health or environmental issues. The results, released this week in the 2008 Cone/Duke University Behavioral Cause Study, said cause-related marketing can significantly drive actual consumer choice and entice [...]

CLI Transport, the dedicated carrier for Sheetz c-stores’ fuel and grocery, has been awarded The American Trucking Association’s 2008 ATA President’s Trophy. The American Trucking Association (ATA) is the premier trucking organization in the U.S., and its award is recognized as one of the highest safety awards available to motor carriers in the country. The [...]

Village Pantry celebrated the grand opening of its newest Chester’s Chicken in the Indianapolis area yesterday. This is Chester’s third restaurant to open with Village Pantry in the market. “Chester’s is a great opportunity for Village Pantry to help grow its strong food service programs with the highest quality Fried Chicken and side dishes to [...]