InBev said it has received a request for additional information from the U.S. Department of Justice about its $52 billion takeover of Anheuser-Busch, various business journals reported. Additionally, the St. Louis Business Journal reported that Anheuser-Busch CEO August Busch will be paid nearly $10.4 million to advise InBev CEO Carlos Brito during the Belgian brewer’s…
On Their Best Behavior
A new study from Cramer-Krasselt, reported on by mediapost.com, has found that consumer spending behaviors are shifting in ways few marketers may have expected. "This downturn is like no other in generations," the Cramer-Krasselt said, according to mediapost.com. “Not because of its severity, but because it has given rise to a new set of consumer…
Giant-Carlisle Joins Long List Of Retailers Using KSS
Giant-Carlisle, a subsidiary of Ahold USA, has selected KSS Inc.’s PriceNet, PriceNet Mobile and Visualizer solutions to manage fuel pricing for 61 Giant Food Store fuel locations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, the company said. “In today’s fuel environment, it’s vital to have accurate and reliable information at our fingertips to make important,…
Giles Foodservice Introduces New Food Cabinent
Giles Foodservice Equipment has announced the introduction of a new line of foodservice equipment in its existing portfolio, with the Giles Holding Cabinet (GHC), which is designed to keep cooked foods hot, moist and flavorful until peak demand. The GHC units, which can be purchased as standalone or in “Double-Stacked” configurations, are user-friendly with an…
BIC Unveils Web Site For Outdoor Entertainment
BIC, a leading manufacturer of lighters, shavers and stationary products, has introduced a new Web site, www.GrillwithBIC.com, to provide consumers with useful information on entertaining outdoors. The Web site is geared at consumers who enjoy camping, grilling, tailgating, barbecues and more. While highlighting the company’s many multipurpose lighters, the Web site offers barbequing tips and…
Cody’s Shoots For Foodservice Expansion with Hot Stuff Foods
Cody’s, the convenience store chain named after Wild West icon Buffalo Bill Cody, is delivering foodservice with guns a blazing. Cody’s President and CEO Curtis Jared said the 39-unit retailer entered into an agreement earlier this year as a Hot Stuff franchisee for 20-plus units. “We’ve been very impressed with the quality, service, freshness and…
The Envy Of Energy-Savers
Taylor, Mich.-based Atlas Oil Company, that stalwart of efficient energy practices and environmental consciousness, has been chosen by The Detroit Free Press as one of the best places to work in Southeast Michigan. The Detroit Free Press conducted a survey several months ago, and recently announced that Atlas is a top winner. The company will…
Managing The Managers
Alon USA Energy’s board of directors has approved changes in the company’s organizational structure to help manage the company’s expanded operations and further prepare it for planned initiatives and future growth, the company said. The management changes are effective immediately. "Following our recent acquisition of the Krotz Springs refinery, we have now tripled our refining…
American Chemical Society Recognizes ExxonMobil Researchers
A group of scientists from ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company have been chosen by the American Chemical Society as “Heroes of Chemistry” as part of the 236th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society this past week. ACS, the world’s largest scientific society, chose researchers Michael Kerby, Ph.D., Ernie Lewis, Ph.D., Stephen McCarthy, Sabato Miseo,…
On The Go (For When They Have To Go)
Convenience Valet, a leading provider of nationally branded HBC and personal care items, has begun offering Huggies-brand diapers (sizes 3 and 4) and baby wipes in a convenient two-diaper/eight-wipe package, providing the perfect baby care solution for parents’ fill-in and emergency needs. The new Huggies brand combo packages are ideal for convenience stores that are…