As the deadline for PCI DSS 2.0 compliance approaches, chains should make sure they understand the changes— and triple check that they meet the requirements. By Erin Rigik, Associate Editor. On Jan. 1, 2012 all convenience store retailers must comply with PCI DSS 2.0 standards. While some chains have been ready for more than a…
Instant Rewards for Fuel Customers
With gas prices again on the rise, consumers are pumped about loyalty programs that offer discounts on gasoline. By Pat Pape, Contributing Editor. Today’s competitive retailing environment makes it tough to attract and keep customers, so convenience stores are turning to loyalty programs that allow the faithful to earn points as they shop and redeem…
Thorntons’ Promotion Targets Cards and Wildcats Fans
Now through Sept. 12 fans can win free tickets to the Big College Football Match-Up in Lexington on Sept. 17. Fall is almost here and with it the seasonal rivalry that signals the start of the college sports season. Thorntons invites customers to show their true fan colors, Cardinals Red or Wildcats Blue, as Thorntons…
Atlas Oil’s Lawry Named Top HR Executive
“Lawry has been instrumental in implementing new technologies and programs to enhance our recruiting efforts, new benefit offerings, talent management systems and on our policies and practices,” says Atlas CEO. Kari Lawry, vice president of human resources for Atlas Oil, has been named Michigan HR Executive of the Year by the American Society of Employers,…
Quick Chek Donates In Memory of Sept. 11
FealGood Foundation raises awareness about the health effects the first responders of Sept. 11 face today. In remembrance of those lost on Sept. 11, Quick Chek is donatating 11 cents from each cup of coffee sold on Sunday, Sept. 11 to the FealGood Foundation. The FealGood Foundation is a non-profit organization, dedicated to raising awareness…
Mansfield Oil, Gevo Form Strategic Alliance
“Through this partnership, we are working to develop new fuels formulated with renewable isobutanol that expand the renewable content of the fuels we supply,” says Mansfield’s executive vice president. Mansfield Oil Co. and Gevo Inc., a renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels company, have entered into a strategic marketing alliance to efficiently distribute isobutanol-based fuel into…
Hunt Brothers Debuts New Website
Hunt Brothers Pizza, a brand of made-to-order pizza in the convenience store industry with more than 6,000 locations in 28 states, has announced the launch of its newly redesigned Website, huntbrotherspizza.com. Updated with a bold color scheme and new consumer-friendly features including a store locator, in-store promotion details, multi-media components and social media feeds, the…
Inside Sales Drive Casey’s Strong Q1 Numbers
Casey’s annual goal is to increase same-store sales 5.8% with an average margin of 32.8%, and to grow it’s store count by 4-6%. Casey’s General Stores Inc. is off to a strong start in fiscal 2012 strong with a “record quarter.” The c-store chain has reported basic earnings per share of $1.04 for the first…
Capitalizing on Coffee Trends
Hot beverages anchor the industry’s foodservice offering, but the category is also a top in-store destination and among the most profitable. By Howard Riell, Associate Editor. Numbers don’t lie–and when it comes to consumers and coffee, they show a category poised for even greater growth in the months ahead.Coffee consumption among consumers aged 18-29…
Tesoro Acquires 290 Locations
As Supervalu divests stores, Tesoro plans to buy 51 Albertson’s Fuel Express stations, in addition to leasing 241 sites from Thrifty Oil Co. Tesoro Corp. is set to grow its fleet of retail stores by 25% with the acquisition of about 290 locations from Supervalu Inc. and Thrifty Oil Co. “The combined purchase and lease…