Organizations interested in hosting the PEEPSTER can view the tour schedule to request a potential visit when the Volkswagen chick rolls into your city. Just Born Inc., maker of PEEPS Brand candies, is sending its PEEPSTER Volkswagen “chick” on a tour of the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest to celebrate its NEW peepsandcompany.com online store and [...]
Whether operating a hot or cold food program, new equipment enhances quality, productivity and profitability. By Pat Pape, Contributing Editor. Over the past few years, the economic climate has discouraged many foodservice operators from investing in new equipment or product offerings. But that situation may be changing. Some convenience retailers are testing new tools and [...]
It’s been a busy first year for Mid-Atlantic Convenience Stores, which is set to roll out a proprietary foodservice program and is developing a unified retail image. By: Erin Rigik, Associate Editor. Mid-Atlantic Convenience Stores (MACS) might not be the oldest company in the industry, but it’s certainly poised for growth in 2011 as it [...]
“We can’t wait to serve new customers and work to give them the best ever experience in our stores,” says Sheetz CEO. Altoona, Pa.-based Sheetz is opening a new location in Princeton, W.Va., today, March 24, at 751 Oakvale Road. The store is the first of two new Sheetz locations set to open in Princeton. [...]
“We are convinced that Reflexis is the best choice to align our workforce’s schedules and activities with our retail strategy while supporting our company’s growth,” says The Pantry’s senior vice president. Cary, N.C.-based The Pantry Inc. is adding the entire Reflexis store operations suite of labor scheduling, time and attendance, task management/KPI and compliance/audit solutions [...]
Exclusive Web site for c-store operators now offers retailers a chance to win a trip for two to Daytona. C-store operators are speeding to the new 2011 Fantasy Racing program on Mars24seven.com, a site launched in spring 2010 and designed exclusively for c-store operators as a resource center with everything needed to create, enhance and [...]
“We’re always working to find interesting, unique and delicious products to bring to our customers,” says Fresh & Easy’s chief commercial officer. Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market has expanded its Gourmet range with a line of specially handcrafted frozen artisan pizzas from Italy, selling for $3.99. The new pizzas join other Gourmet products introduced just [...]
Intelio Technologies Inc., a provider of self-service marketing, has developed an interface to allow the leading brands of car wash entry systems to interface with KickBack Rewards. The new interface allows car wash operators who utilize the Unitec Wash Select II or Ryko AMTT, Ryko AMTT CS and Intelio Activa entry systems to interface with [...]
New vitaminwater stur-D, a blue agave, passion fruit and citrus blend, is the first enhanced water and juice beverage to include vitamin D and calcium, which helps support strong bones, and vitamin C. Vitaminwater stur-D is also the first nationally available enhanced water and juice beverage with a blue color that’s derived solely from fruit. [...]
MSA and Paradigm Sample, in partnership with Convenience Store Decisions, are drilling down with fine-grained questions to understand consumer shopping behavior. By Alice Greene, Management Science Associates (MSA). Grocery shopper purchase decisions are highly influenced by brand loyalty, just as price sensitivity prevails with warehouse club members. But what drives convenience-store shoppers’ decisions when it [...]
ARIVA-BDL and STONEWALL-BDL modified risk tobacco products are currently not subject to Chapter IX in the Federal Food Drug & Cosmetic Act, CTP director says. Star Scientific Inc. announced that the company has received notices from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding its pending ARIVA-BDL and STONEWALL-BDL modified risk tobacco product applications. The notices [...]
“Wawa’s donation will help alleviate a lot of suffering,” says American Red Cross spokesperson. Wawa Inc. is making a $50,000 donation to the American Red Cross International Relief Fund to help support Japan following the earthquake and tsunami disasters. “Our hearts go out to those in Japan during this difficult time. Wawa has always had [...]
Dan Stewart to lead creative efforts for deep clients. deep, a Marlin Network Agency, welcomes Dan Stewart who has joined the company as vice president, creative director effective March 1, 2011. Stewart is now responsible for creative input and leadership for all deep clients, including Otis Spunkmeyer, ConAgra Foods –Lamb Weston, Nestlé Professional (Stouffers, Lean [...]
“Stratus’ rock solid uptime assurance lets us confidently support more stores and new functionality,” says Sheetz spokesperson. Convenience store chain Sheetz Inc. has cut downtime risks to its point-of-sale payments system and new loyalty program with Stratus ftServer systems. In the process, the company has created an ultra-resilient disaster recovery system that ensures business continuity [...]
Customers can now save five cents per gallon with debit card and PIN. Thorntons has launched a new fuel savings program in Lexington, Ky., where customers can instantly save five cents per gallon at the fuel pump. This new program began on Tuesday, March 15 at all 10 Lexington area Thorntons locations. Customers save five [...]