Archive for August, 2011
Heineken USA Introduces Noche Buena Beer
Exclusive Mexican winter brew will be available in key U.S. markets beginning in October. Heineken USA today announced the launch of Noche Buena, a Bock-styled Lager brewed by Cerveceria Moctezuma, S.A., specifically made for the Fall/Winter season. The limited edition traditional Mexican beer will make its way to select markets in the U.S. in October. [...]
Disposable Electronic Cigarettes
PureSmoke has launched its next generation of disposable e-cigarettes in two flavors: Classic Tobacco and Cool Mint. Pre-priced at $9.99, each stick is equivalent to two packs of traditional cigarettes, offering the greatest value to adult tobacco consumers. The 12-count retail carton converts into a countertop display making it easy to merchandise. Build your category [...]
Maximizing A Convention
By John Matthews, founder and president of Gray Cat Enterprises Inc. Whether this is your first industry convention or you are a seasoned pro, I am a firm believer that establishing a well-thought out plan in advance of attending an industry convention is key for maximizing results. Many conventions can be daunting with thousands of [...]
McManigal Joins Kum & Go’s Board of Advisors
“Mark’s appointment is a direct result of his deep knowledge of Kum & Go’s business model and his unique insights to our business,” says Kum & Go’s CEO. Mark McManigal, managing director of Claritas Capital is set to join Kum & Go’s Board of Advisors, beginning in October 2011. McManigal previously served as in-house general [...]
TA Welcomes Customers’ Four-Legged Friends
Designated pet areas now available at all sites. TravelCenters of America LLC (TA) is adding to its full-service benefits by welcoming back-seat drivers of the furry kind to all travel centers within the TA and Petro Stopping Centers network. Drivers will see a designated pet area at each location, inviting them to let their pets [...]
NCR Welcomes Kingsfield
“Scott’s proven track record driving profitable growth through world-class indirect sales channels advancing a portfolio of innovative retail solutions is the perfect complement to NCR’s core business and broad distribution,” says NCR’s EVP. NCR Corp. has appointed Scott Kingsfield as senior vice president and general manager of its Retail Line of Business, reporting to [...]
Couche-Tard Reports Strong First Quarter
“I am pleased to announce that our results are on the rise,” says CEO of Couche-Tard. For its first quarter of fiscal 2012, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. announced net earnings of $139.5 million, up $12.6 million or 9.9% from the comparable period of last fiscal year. The increase is mainly attributable to the drop in financial [...]
Rutter’s Sweepstakes Winners Announced
Lucky customers enjoy free Sloppy Joe sliders, among other prizes. This month’s winners in Rutter’s Register, Scan and Win Sweepstakes enjoyed some old favorites as well as several new prizes to keep the summertime fun in central Pennsylvania sizzling. Many loyal Rutter’s Reward cardholders were awarded a three-pack of Sloppy Joe sliders, which is new [...]
Atlas Oil Increases Position On Inc. 5000 List
Ranks 2,920 overall and 65th in energy industry. Taylor, Mich.-based Atlas Oil Co. is among the fastest growing private companies in the nation for the third year running. Inc. Magazine just published its fifth annual Inc. 5000 list, and Atlas increased its position by 1,226 spots to 2,920 overall. Within the energy industry, Atlas ranks [...]
Mansfield Oil Recognized for IT Innovation
CIO 100 List includes Mansfield for innovation in the renewable fuel supply chain. Mansfield Oil Co. has once again been named by influential CIO magazine to its annual CIO 100 list. The 24th annual CIO 100 awards honored 100 companies that are using information technology in innovative ways to add value to their organizations. 2011 [...]
NACS Introduces Mobile App 2.0 For NACS Show
New mobile app version to make navigating the NACS Show easier for retailers. NACS has introduced version 2.0 of its mobile app, which is designed to enhance the attendee experience at the NACS Show, Oct. 1-4 in Chicago. The free NACS mobile app is available in native and Web-based forms, and includes detailed event information, [...]
Wholesale Gasoline Costs Surge ahead of Irene
Gasoline suppliers and schedulers were busy in front of the last weekend in August making preparations for a massive Hurricane Irene, with worry that the storm would trigger extended outages at regional refineries, pipelines and barge deliveries in the New York Harbor—the delivery location for the New York Mercantile Exchange RBOB gasoline futures contract. Pipeline [...]
FDA Retail Inspections to Begin in Three States
The FDA has awarded a contract to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources to begin conducting FDA sponsored retail compliance inspections, according to the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO). Also, renewal contracts for the state compliance inspections were awarded to the Illinois Liquor Control Commission and the Colorado Department of Public [...]
Love’s Launches Children’s Miracle Network Fundraiser
Beginning now through Sept. 30, Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores employees will be putting their hearts into raising funds for 89 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals by asking customers to purchase $1, $5 or $20 heart icons. Love’s raises additional funds by holding bake sales, pumping gas for tips, conducting in-store drawings and coordinating other [...]
Rutter’s Gives Away Another Year of Gas
Arthur Bankert of Fawn Grove, Pa., is the latest winner of a free year of gas in Rutter’s Fuel Up Free contest. Bankert is the sixth winner in the summer contest that, at its end in September, will have given away a year’s worth of gas to 8 loyal Rutter’s customers. It’s hard to say [...]
