Four company-owned and 33 leased sites are available in nine Southeastern states. The Pantry Inc. is selling 37 stores located in nine states throughout the Southeast as part of a strategic divestment. The facilities are located in a variety of markets in Alabama (2), Florida (4), Georgia (4), Kentucky (1), Mississippi (1), North Carolina (13), [...]
Trade associations and seven tobacco manufacturers team to fight tobacco ordinances. On Tuesday, Feb. 14, the National Association of Tobacco Outlets Inc. (NATO), the Cigar Association of America Inc. (CAA), along with Lorillard Tobacco Co., R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., American Snuff Company, Philip Morris USA Inc., U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Manufacturing Co. LLC, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco [...]
Customers guess retailers make 48 cents profit per gallon of fuel sold after expenses, when the reality is closer to 15 cents per gallon. While consumers intellectually understand that the corner store isn’t responsible for high prices at the pump, they still don’t like fuels retailers, according to findings released today from the new 2012 [...]
STRATACACHE, a provider in digital media technologies, introduces its latest solution for digital advertising at the point-of-purchase: PrimaSee. PrimaSee displays high-definition, dynamic videos embedded within a glass fixture (freezer/cooler door, check-out counter, store window, etc.), while simultaneously fostering consumer interaction with a media experience (coupons, surveys, games, etc.). Visually engaging, these powerful, translucent advertisements allow [...]
Fast Food Systems LLC is dedicated to designing and developing quality food programs for the c-store industry. 320 Mainstreet is a versatile food program that has the quality and taste for which you have been searching. This program offers a high margin, minimal labor and an excellent variety of foods. Fast Food systems develops food [...]
By Brian L. Milne, Refined Fuels Editor, Telvent DTN In its most recent Short-term Energy Outlook, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) pointed to a 25% probability based on activity in the financially traded gasoline market that its U.S. average price for regular grade gasoline would top $4 gallon in June. “Recent options and futures price [...]
A Florida man faces burns and injuries after his e-cigarette explodes. A faulty battery caused an electronic cigarette to explode in a Florida’s man’s mouth on Monday, severely burning his face and removing some of his teeth and a chunk of his tongue, ABC News reported. The man, which ABC News identified as Tom Holloway, [...]
“My initial focus will be to work with the Board and the management team to refine our strategic vision,” says Hatchell. The Pantry Inc. has announced that Dennis Hatchell will become President and CEO of the company, effective March 5, 2012. Hatchell previously served as vice chairman of Alex Lee Inc. headquartered in Hickory, N.C., [...]
PMAA calls for vigorous opposition to rest area commercialization amendment. PMAA is urging retailers to contact their Congress members and fight the rest area commercialization amendment that could come up for a vote as early as tomorrow. Representatives Steven LaTourette (R-OH), Steve Stivers (R-OH), and Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) have introduced an amendment to the Highway [...]
New Bluffton, S.C. location offers discounted gasoline. The Parker Cos., which offers fuel and retail services across southeast Georgia and South Carolina, has opened a new state-of-the-art convenience store in Bluffton, S.C. The newest Parker’s store, located at 1286 Fording Island Road just east of Tanger Outlet Center 1 on Hwy. 278, offers discounted gasoline [...]
Locations to offer a Wi-Fi Internet café area with complimentary coffee. Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. is celebrating the completion of two newly remodeled state-of-the-art stores in central Florida. The stores are located at 951 State Road 434 W. Longwood, Fla. and at 7800 U.S. 17/92 S. Fern Park, Fla., located in the Main Street Square shopping [...]
Scripto introduces the Skulls Designer Series to its line of popular disposable pocket lighters. The new Skulls Designer Lighters feature five assorted artistic skull designs inspired by tattoo artwork. Skull tattoos have been one of the most sought after designs for a number of decades and its popularity is still very much alive. Scripto Skulls [...]
Times are tough for smokers when they are in areas where they cannot light up. New SmokinGel is a cigarette alternative in the form of a hand gel. It gives customers the real cigarette experience when they easily rub a little gel on their hands. SmokinGel rubs in clear, has a pleasant scent, truly mimics [...]
“Our industry’s involvement in the NRA Show is a testament to just how far convenience stores have come in foodservice,” says NACS CAFÉ education director. NACS Center for Achieving Foodservice Excellence (NACS CAFÉ) Education Director Nancy Caldarola will moderate a session at the 2012 NRA Show, the food industry’s largest trade show dedicated to foodservice. [...]
Annual Tennessee State Fair awards Weigel’s a blue ribbon. The Tennessee Dairy Products Association awarded Weigel’s Dairy with the coveted First Place Blue-Ribbon for its Chocolate Milk in the Tennessee State Fair Fluid Milk Quality Competition. With the highest score, Weigel’s Chocolate Milk was voted best chocolate milk among all dairies serving the State of [...]