“The Register, Scan and Win Sweepstakes is another way for us to show our appreciation to our loyal customers by rewarding them with great prizes,” says Rutter’s spokesperson. Rutter’s Farm Stores customers that are Rutter’s Rewards cardholders learned this week if their loyalty to Rutter’s paid off more than usual: the February winners in the [...]

“We hope to expand our WARHEADS for Baldheads into other cities and continue to help the St. Baldrick’s Foundation in their quest to end childhood cancer,” says WARHEADS spokesperson. WARHEADS, a sour candy brand, has partnered for the second year in a row with an organization committed to funding the most promising research to find [...]

“Tedeschi’s will be supported by our current, aggressive go-to-market campaign for Phase III,” says Attitude Drinks brand manager. Tedeschi Food Shops, which operates more than 190 convenience stores in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Connecticut, is adding Phase III Recovery Drink by Attitude Drinks to its product mix. Attitude is authorized to sell Phase [...]

“Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s superior quality, support and service network made it a logical choice to continue our partnership,” says Love’s spokesperson. Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores has awarded Gilbarco Veeder-Root a three-year contract to supply Gilbarco forecourt equipment, including Gilbarco fuel dispensers, Veeder-Root tank monitoring systems and Red Jacket submersible turbine pumps. Based in Oklahoma [...]

“We want to connect with our customers around the world to assist Japan and its people in rebuilding their lives after such devastating disasters,” says 7-Eleven CEO. The global chain of 7-Eleven is raising funds in close to 39,000 store locations to assist organizations providing relief for the Japanese people devastated by the March 11 [...]

Customers line up early for a chance to win hundreds of dollars in prizes. Sheetz has opened its first new location in Beckley, W.Va., at 5481 Robert C. Byrd Drive. Excitement for this store has been heightened with a contest for the first 50 people in line when the doors open.  These lucky customers all [...]

“As the economy continues to improve, shoppers are more likely to remain with a set of brands and retailers that they know delivers the value they expect,” says Symphony Consulting spokesperson. The U.S. food and beverage market is expected to continue its rebound in 2011 and 2012, as more shoppers believe the economy will improve [...]

Arthur Drogue and Angelo Iantosca join the Ruiz team. Ruiz Foods Inc. has appointed two new members to its Board of Directors: Arthur Drogue and Angelo Iantosca. “These dedicated individuals come to us from diverse leadership backgrounds each holding a unique, important perspective to the frozen food industry,” said Kim Ruiz Beck, chairman, Ruiz Foods [...]

“This will provide an excellent opportunity for someone who can take advantage of the excellent, high-visibility, high-traffic locations and build a profitable business,” says Hagen Realty spokesperson. Two convenience stores— one in Monticello, Ark., and one in Wilmar, Ark., are scheduled to be auctioned off in a lender-ordered auction Thursday, April 7. Both stores will [...]