The new location brings local jobs and fresh foods, and incorporates energy efficient features. A new Rutter’s Farm Store scheduled to open in early May is expected to bring 40 jobs to the Fayetteville, Pa. area, the Public Opinion News Online reported. Construction on the location began in November for the convenience store located at [...]
Full-strength beer proposal reaches Legislature floor for the first time, but is voted down. Colorado lawmakers have rejected a proposal that would have given convenience stores, gas stations and grocery chains the right to sell full-strength beer. The decisions ended a debate that occurs just about every year at the state Capitol, Bloomberg Businessweek reported. [...]
New price study by the Private Label Manufacturers Association shows shoppers can save 33% on their grocery bill when they select store brand products. A new study of comparative prices on a wide range of everyday supermarket purchases shows why more shoppers are passing up national brands and reaching for the retailer’s brand instead, the [...]
There’s a reason why American Retail Services (ARS) of Oceanside, Calif., chose sandwiches as the centerpiece of the budding foodservice program it’s launching in its 100-store chain. Chicago-based market research firm Mintel International estimated in September 2010 that despite the challenges of the recent economy, sandwich shop sales grew 3.1% in 2010 to $24.3 billion. [...]
Couche-Tard ends up with five stations, while Speedway plans to pay more than $70 million for 27 locations. Speedway, a subsidiary of Ohio-based Marathon, is set to acquire 27 stores from bankrupt Gas City, while Alimentation Couche-Tard also acquires a handful of locations, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. Gas City filed for bankruptcy last October and [...]
“Together, we will provide global reach, unparalleled service and a comprehensive suite of proven solutions to deliver even greater value to customers in our existing markets and to serve the rapidly developing needs of customers in emerging fuels markets,” says KSS Fuels CEO. KSS Fuels and Market Planning Solutions Inc. (MPSI),global providers of fuel pricing [...]
“This new app continues our record of delivering what consumers want and need,” says ExxonMobil Fuels spokesperson. ExxonMobil is launching its latest in mobile technology – the Exxon Mobil Fuel Finder application for Android. The application gives real-time maps, driving directions and station information for nearly 10,000 Exxon and Mobil retail locations across the continental [...]
“We have always been aware of our consumers’ loyalty and passion, but the entries submitted in this social media contest bring it to a whole new level,” says Casey’s brand manager. Casey’s General Stores has named Justin VanLaere from Byron, Minn., champion of “Casey’s Madness,” a social marketing campaign. The contest focused on growing the [...]
The bakery category is not as simple as heating up some dough to produce to produce bread, cookies and muffins. The complex category requires attention to detail. Does the product come frozen and ready to go right into the oven? Does it come frozen, and only needs to be thawed before serving? Is the product [...]
As the economy sputtered through 2010, confections emerged as the indulgence of choice for price-sensitive customers. The confections segment enjoyed a banner year with total chocolate sales increasing 6.89% to $2.1 billion. Units sold increased 6.3% to 1.78 billion. The average price held steady at $1.18, according to SymphonyIRI Group, for the 52 weeks ended [...]
“We’re confident that Ready Training Online will provide the best resources to help our customers grow their business,” says Irving Oil spokesperson. Irving Oil has partnered with Ready Training Online (RTO) and Targeted Solutions to bring innovative, efficient online training services to their dealer network in the U.S. and Canada. The training is set to [...]
New CAO and president/COO take the helm at Excentus Corp. Excentus Corp. has appointed Brandon Logsdon as president and chief operating officer and Jim Mills as chief administrative officer of the company. The appointments were announced at a recently company town hall meeting by Dickson Perry, founder, chairman and CEO of Excentus Corp., a provider [...]
As it looks to revamp the “McJob,” McDonald’s highlights employees who have successfully climbed the ranks to top company positions as it recruits new hires. C-store operators better hold on tight to their employees this April, as McDonald’s Corp. hosts a nationwide hiring event, to fill positions ranging from cashier to manager, scheduled for April [...]
“Functional and truly unique products like Modjo forLIFE and Modjo Hydrade are the type of products that intrigue and address the health concerns of our customers,” says category manager, Circle K Gulf Coast Business Unit. Circle K Gulf Coast Business Unit plans to carry Modjo forLIFE anti-aging and rejuvenation beverage and new Modjo Hydrade the [...]
For all the controversy surrounding cigarettes and increased local and federal taxes, cigarette sales fared well in 2010, according to SymphonyIRI Group. For the 52 weeks ended Dec. 26, 2010, cigarette sales totaled more than $53.5 billion, up 5.21% from the pervious 12 months. Units sold increased 1.52% to slightly more than nine billion. The [...]