Casey’s General Stores Inc. now faces three lawsuits from investors, who demand the chain stop its defensive tactics and negotiate the hostile bid by Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc, The National Post reported. The most recent suit, came last week-a class-action petition filed in Iowa, by the Kentucky State District Council of Carpenters Pension Trust Fund. It…
Speedway Adds Speedy Rewards Pay Card
Speedway SuperAmerica LLC (SSA), has partnered with the National Payment Card Association (NPCA), a provider of merchant branded PIN-based debit cards, in taking their Speedy Rewards loyalty program to the next level through the introduction of the Speedy Rewards Pay Card. Speedy Rewards members can now turn their loyalty card into a debit card by…
Cardtronics To Manage Kroger ATMs
The Kroger Co. has entered into a multi-year ATM managed services agreement with Cardtronics USA Inc. to have Cardtronics provide ATM management services in approximately 800 Kroger grocery and convenience store locations, including ATM installation, complete cash management, maintenance, customer service, monitoring and transaction processing services. Cardtronics expects to begin managing the Kroger ATMs starting…
Rutter’s Farm Stores Named CSD’s Chain Of The Year
Exceptional leadership, great stores and unsurpassed customer service are the hallmarks of the convenience store industry’s extraordinary chains. Following these guiding principles, Convenience Store Decisions is proud to announce Rutter’s Farm Stores as the 2010 Convenience Store Chain of the Year. At a time when many industry marketers are struggling with exorbitant credit card fees…
Edible Strips
Health Essist Inc. manufactures and develops a unique line of all-natural, zero-calorie, caffeine-free Edible Strips. The current product line consists of Alcohol Defender to help with the “morning after feeling,” X-Energy-Boost and Apple-A-Day strips that provide a boost to your immune system. The products are FDA approved for food use and are kosher approved. Each…
Electronic Pocket Lighter
Scripto has introduced the new electronic Mega Lighter to its everyday line of disposable pocket lighters. The new Mega Lighter features a wide tank, adjustable flame, clean electronic ignition and visible fuel supply. It is available in an assortment of colors: white, burgundy, black and blue. The Scripto Mega Lighter began shipping Aug. 1, in…
Energy-Efficient Ice Machines
The experts at Scotsman Ice Systems, an innovator of energy-efficient ice technology, know finding the right ice system can result in greater customer satisfaction, optimal energy efficiency and higher profit margins. Scotsman’s Prodigy line is energy-efficient, exceeding both the 2008 California Energy Commission and 2010 Federal Energy Efficiency regulations by up to 22% with help…
Feed Your Wild Side
Jack Link’s Beef Jerky offers the Sasquatch Big Stick, a larger-than-life meat snack stick, measuring a full 16 inches in length. With a direct connection to Jack Link’s iconic Messin’ With Sasquatch marketing campaign, teens and young adults can now find Sasquatch Big Sticks in stores nationwide. Flavors include Happy (mild) and Angry (original). Beginning…
Ice Cream Dipping/Display Cabinet
Master-Bilt, a manufacturer of a commercial refrigeration systems, has introduced the new deluxe ice cream dipping/display cabinet. The new DD-LCG is a low-curved glass ice cream dipping cabinet with an attractive, contemporary design. The low-curved glass allows for easy ice cream viewing by ‘little’ customers with brilliant interior LED lighting. The DD-LCG Series comes standard…
Mello Yello Goes Retro
Since the summers of disco, tie dye and 1970s cool, Mello Yello has offered a citrus flavor to chill any hot summer day. Starting this summer, Mello Yello is going back to its roots with a remixed version of its original package design. While Mello Yello has been widely available in the Midwest and Southeast…