“Participating in this network broadens the Boss Truck Shop footprint across the country in the truck repair business,” says chairman of Bosselman Inc. Bosselman Inc. and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. recently rolled out their new on-highway truck service network, called UNI-MAXX TRUCK CARE. Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems LLC, a subsidiary of Goodyear, and [...]
“Together we can transform the landscape of convenience store retailing while dramatically enhancing the customer experience at the gas island,” says Vendgogh’s vice president of business development. Vendgogh LLC has announced a long-term, strategic partnership with VeriFone intended to promote the sale of Vendgogh’s patented gas island vending solutions to VeriFone’s valued convenience store customers [...]
The NACS State of the Industry of 2010 Data Fact Book is now available. The 24th edition of the NACS Fact Book provides a detailed statistical account of industry data over the past several years — or in some cases, decades — as well as a historical recap of the industry and key definitions and [...]
“Most enterprising storeowners will apply the swipe fee savings to lowering product costs in an effort to be even more competitive in the marketplace,” notes NCASEF chairman. Bruce Maples, the chairman of the National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees, in an interview with PYMNTS.com, spoke about the Federal Reserve’s new debit rules and noted [...]
After someone tampers with a gas pump, the SIMMONS ClearView system alerts Martin Eagle Oil to the problem in time to avoid a huge loss of fuel inventory. Denton, Texas-based Martin Eagle Oil saved thousands of dollars in potential fuel loss this month all because it had the foresight to install the SIMMONS ClearView continuous [...]
New database helps pair local charities with unsold merchandise. Retailers in the U.S. have more than $65 Billion worth of inventory annually in an overstocked position, causing a drain on profits and taking time and focus from personnel. The Retail Orphan Initiative (RetailROI) has launched an online charity locator to match up retailers looking to [...]
“This acquisition will enable our companies to accelerate expansion through the powerful combination of each other’s strengths and NCR’s track record of driving transformational change,” says NCR’s chairman and CEO. Duluth, Ga.-based NCR Corp. and Radiant Systems Inc. have announced a definitive agreement for NCR to acquire Radiant Systems, a provider of multichannel point-of-sale (POS) [...]
By Brian L. Milne, Refined Fuels Editor, Telvent DTN Wholesale gasoline costs across major metropolitan markets in the U.S. moved up sharply from late June, reaching five-week or better highs following the July 4th holiday weekend from four-month lows registered in late June. The higher costs will arrest the decline in retail values, pushing pump [...]
Dari Mart is testing fresh produce at several of its c-stores with help from the Healthy Corner Stores Initiative. Dari Mart is the latest c-store chain to test fresh produce at its stores located in food deserts, with some help from a local association. The Dari Mart store in west Springfield, Ore., is one of [...]
Larger assortment of produce, whole grains and lean protein helps address the need for access to healthier foods in food deserts. Walgreens is celebrating the expansion of its fresh food selection at the location at 3rd Street and Williams Avenue in San Francisco’s Bayview community. The drugstore now offers a larger assortment of fresh fruits, [...]
“This location provides motorists a stopping point on I-81 and I-64 in southwest Virginia, where they can enjoy a hot meal, plenty of parking, shopping and a full range of other amenities,” says TA CEO. TravelCenters of America LLC (TA) owner of Petro Stopping Centers, has announced the opening of its newest Petro full-service travel [...]
Slurpees may be free today, but customers will likely spend extra dollars at the store while they stop in to get their free treat. Today, as 7-Eleven celebrates its unofficial 84th birthday, it expects to give away five million 7.11-ounce Slurpees—roughly 1,000 free Slurpees per store. But those free Slurpees actually result in big sales [...]
Effective cash management solutions can be networked and integrated into existing POS systems to provide remote cash monitoring, further enabling a safer retail environment. By Howard Riell, Associate Editor. Retail success doesn’t just mean keeping money coming in, but preventing money from going out. And while normal business expenses are inevitable, theft is not. Being [...]
Chains shedding underperforming stores in order to focus on core retail assets. A number of top quartile convenience store chains announced plans to shed underperforming stores over the past six weeks in an effort to raise capital to reinvest in core markets. The Pantry Inc. said it would sell 114 locations in nine states throughout [...]
Dorchester, Mass., 7-Eleven store hosts party from 8-10 a.m. on July 11, with one-minute challenges that offer customers a chance to win a $100 convenience card or a house party. 7-Eleven Inc. is celebrating its 84th birthday and inviting customers join in the celebration by stopping by their local 7-Eleven store for a free 7.11-ounce [...]