Irving Rewards program offered customers gas savings and chance to win free gas for a year. Garrett Bickford of Andover, N.H. has won free gas for a year thanks to Irving Oil. Bickford is one of six New England residents who will receive $2,100 worth of Irving gas cards for participating in the Irving Rewards [...]
Thanasi Foods LLC introduces the new BIGS Slammers to its all-star lineup of BIGS Sunflower Seeds. The new BIGS Slammer, a 2.75-ounce tube packed with BIGS Sunflower Seeds, is now available in Salted & Roasted Original and Vlasic Dill Pickle flavors at a suggested retail price of 99 cents. The convenient pack is hitting store [...]
Harris’ leadership of Thorntons’ retail strategy has helped result in the chain’s unprecedented growth, says Thortons CEO. Thorntons Inc. has named Tony Harris chief operating officer (COO) of the Louisville, Ky.-based convenience store chain. Harris will be responsible for operations, marketing, gasoline pricing, brand management, customer experience and retail strategy. A Thorntons Inc. veteran of [...]
The acquisition establishes direct sales and service support in central and south Texas for Ryko. Ryko Solutions Inc., North America’s largest manufacturer of car wash equipment and a major provider of service support and chemicals to the industry, has acquired and will fully integrate the brand, assets and operations of Commercial Washing Systems Inc., the [...]
“His vast experience in marketing, building global consumer brands and delivering innovation will be of immense value to The Hershey Co.,” says chairman of the Hershey’s Board of Directors. The Hershey Co. has elected Robert Malcolm, former president, global marketing, sales and innovation at Diageo plc to its Board of Directors, effective Dec. 7, [...]
A favorable gas margin and strong inside sales, give Casey’s a 15.6% increase in total gross profit for the fiscal Q2 2012. Casey’s General Stores Inc. has reported it’s second quarter results for fiscal 2012. The company reported $0.99 in basic earnings per share for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 ended Oct. 31, [...]
Just as you should consistently ask applicants questions that get you all the information needed, so should you question yourself every time you consider hiring a new employee. By Mel Kleiman, Contributing Editor. One of the fastest growing classes of lawsuits today are employment law filings. In addition to discrimination and wage/hour actions, we’re seeing [...]
Apple harvest season and National Apple Month offers operators an opportunity to highlight apples, a nostalgic American comfort food. Established fruit-grower owned cooperative Knouse Foods highlights how foodservice professionals can appeal to customers’ growing desires for more seasonal menu offerings with an assortment of recipe ideas for all dayparts. Knouse Foods’ ready-to-use Lucky Leaf and [...]
Scotsman Ice Systems introduces the NU130, an undercounter commercial nugget ice machine perfect for tight spaces. The stainless-steel unit produces up to 125 pounds of soft, chewable ice in 24 hours while using less water and energy than cube ice machines. The NU130 allows operators to offer Scotsman’s Original Chewable Ice in applications with limited [...]
“We welcome the fact that the process will now have structure and the supervision of the Bankruptcy Court to protect the value of our estate,” says Getty Realty Corp. CEO. Getty Realty Corp. has announced that Getty Petroleum Marketing Inc. (GPM), the company’s largest tenant, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, [...]
“The maple aroma gets their attention, and the satisfying sweet and savory flavor will keep them coming back,” says 7-Eleven spokesperson. Doughnuts in the bakery case, coffee brewing at the hot beverage bar, breakfast sandwiches ready to heat, orange juice in the vault – and now a new breakfast item rolls into 7-Eleven stores this [...]
“We’re so excited to partner with one of the most legendary racing organizations in NASCAR for the 2012 and 2013 Nationwide Series,” says Hunt Brothers CEO. Hunt Brothers Pizza, a brand of made-to-order pizza in the convenience store industry, will sponsor two of Richard Childress Racing’s NASCAR Nationwide Series teams as well as the No. [...]
“Our goal is to help add value for the store operator by providing them with the materials to protect their valuable product from microbial activity,” says Innospec. Innospec Specialty Chemicals, an international specialty chemicals company headquartered in Cheshire England, recently announced an agreement that will enable Crompco LLC, a Plymouth Meeting, Pa.-based company, to become [...]
On The Mark Promotions, a leader in the experiential marketing industry, is ready to assist your company in producing direct to consumer marketing solutions to drive awareness, trial and store sales. On The Mark Promotions’ experience includes store grand openings, in-store sampling, community events, sponsorship management, and the design of proprietary marketing platforms. Whether you’re [...]
As the convenience store industry continues to mature, today’s leaders have a responsibility to pass their wisdom forward. By Jim Callahan. Way back when I entered the oil industry as a bookkeeper in 1968, I didn’t have a clue how fortunate I was to have two great mentors. To be absolutely candid, I never heard [...]