Five new Kum & Go stores expected to use 20% less energy. In recognition of their commitment to environmental stewardship, Kum & Go leaders are set to receive the “Energy Efficiency Leader Award” from Hussmann and Trane, both brands of Ingersoll Rand, for adopting sustainable energy and operational efficiency solutions. Trane is a global provider [...]
Bottled water sales nationwide continue to rise. Sales in convenience stores reached nearly $2.9 billion for the 52-week period ended Dec. 26, 2010, according to SymphonyIRI Group, a growth of 2.19%. Of that, more than $2.6 billion came from convenience/PET still waters. Leading brands include Glacéau, Aquafina, Dasani, Nestlé Pure Life, Poland Spring, SoBe and [...]
Chocolaty snack cakes have risen to a new level. Mrs. Freshley’s has unveiled three items featuring Hershey’s quality products–Chocolate Bells, Chocolate Chip Muffins and Chocolate Pie. Now made with Hershey’s cocoa, Chocolate Bells are moist chocolate cakes with a cream filling and rich coating. The new chocolate chip muffin is studded with Hershey’s semi-sweet chocolate [...]
386 Warehouse LLC’s Ampli5, a line of health and sports wristbands, is now available at major retail outlets and convenient stores nationwide, including Circle K, Tom Thumb and Pilot Food Mart. Ampli5’s Health-Sports bands are designed to increase one’s performance by balancing the natural energy field and restoring the proper internal frequencies of the body. [...]
Christopher Leader has been promoted from chief operating officer to president of Hoshizaki America Inc., headquartered in Peachtree City, Ga. Hoshizaki America engineers and manufactures high quality ice machines and reach-in refrigerators in its two U.S. manufacturing facilities and distributes display cases, hi-temp dishwashers and water filtration products. It also has six company-owned Distribution Centers [...]
“We are very proud of each and every one of our employees and vendors who are actively contributing to the success of Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes every day,” says Nice N Easy CEO. Article from NiceNEasy.com. Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes’ vendor partners, franchise owners, operators, management and staff gathered at the Holiday Inn [...]
“Our customers are both enthusiastic supporters of action-hero movies and Slurpee-lovers,” says 7-Eleven vice president. When the first Super Hero movie of the year hits the big screen, you can be sure a 7-Eleven fun-filled Slurpee promotion, with collectible cups, straws and a crazy-colored flavor, isn’t far behind … or in many cases, out in [...]
“This proposal is aimed at giving consumers consistent and easy-to-understand nutrition information,” says FDA Commissioner. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued two proposed regulations regarding calorie labeling on menus and menu boards in chain restaurants, retail food establishments and vending machines. The FDA invites input on the proposed regulations by visiting http://www.regulations.gov. “These [...]
Gaining and retaining loyal customers in 2011 is crucial. According to Chicago-based research firm Mintel International, 35% of customers in the U.S. say their choice of store is determined by special offers or discounts. This means convenience stores need to find new and innovative ways to stand out from the crowd. This is one reason [...]
Otis Spunkmeyer, a provider of premium sweet baked goods to the foodservice industry, has launched 100% whole grain, all-natural Otis Spunkmeyer Tasty Grains Fresh Baked Bars. The new Tasty Grains Fresh Baked Bars enable foodservice operators to easily add natural, fresh-baked appeal to their menus and satisfy health-conscious consumers looking for great tasting, nutritious grab-and-go [...]
Maybe it’s the unusually trying times we live in that have Americans reaching so often for beverages that bolster their energy levels. Regardless, it’s convenience store owners that are reaping the rewards. Sales of energy drinks in c-stores topped $5.6 billion, up 14.29%, for the 52 weeks ended Dec. 26, 2010, according to SymphonyIRI Group [...]
Marfood USA presents the re-energized Pemmican Brand: New packaging. New displays. New promotion. New ownership. New energy. Everything from its revamped, high-velocity product line to its new packaging was designed by core users to speak to core users. That’s only the beginning—the Pemmican Trail is loaded with targeted promotions for you and your shoppers throughout [...]
Despite the challenging economy, convenience store retailers enjoyed a solid year of growth in key categories like foodservice, frozen beverages and smokeless tobacco. By John Lofstock, Editor. While sales across all retail remained sluggish for much of 2010, the year ended on a relatively good note for c-store operators. Sales and gross margin contributions from [...]
Although some c-store operators admit to being worried about regulators turning their focus to energy shots, many have voiced the opinion that the category has at least another year of strong growth ahead of it. According to numbers from SymphonyIRI Group for the 52 weeks ended Dec. 26, 2010, energy shots saw a whopping 35.58% [...]
Best foodservice sustainability program of the year to be recognized at 2012 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. For the fifth year, the Hobart Center for Foodservice Sustainability (HCFS) plans to award a $5,000 grant to the organization judged to have the best-executed foodservice or grocery sustainability project. Applications are currently being accepted, and the [...]