Scripto releases the first 2in1 Dual Flame Utility Lighter to the c-store market. The product features two flames in one lighter where consumers can choose between standard flame and wind resistant flame settings, which allows flexibility of use for all occasions. The 2in1 Dual Flame Utility Lighter works great indoors and outdoors. The product is…
Manitowoc Donates To Red Robin Foundation
Manitowoc Foodservice funds victims who were injured in the “The Dark Knight Rises” movie premiere shooting. Manitowoc Foodservice donated $1,000 to the Red Robin Foundation, and an additional $1,000 to the In Memory of Alex “Sully” Sullivan donation fund. The fundraisers support eight of the individuals injured or killed in the “The Dark Knight Rises”…
Gasoline Prices to Jump in Upper Midwest on Outages
By Brian L. Milne, Refined Fuels Editor, Telvent DTN Retail gasoline prices countrywide remain on an upward trajectory, while pump prices in the upper Midwest metropolitan markets are set to surge after operational issues cut oil refining activity. Nationwide, retail gasoline prices are set to extend July’s upside push into August after consistently declining during…
Army-Themed Lighters
Scripto introduces the new U.S. Army Utility Lighters to its product line. The U.S. Army Utility Lighter offers reliable performance for consumers, reminding them of the U.S. Army. The lighters will be available in yellow and black, featuring the U.S. Army Gold Star logo, and packaged in U.S. Army branded blister cards. The lighters are…
Fresh & Easy Slashes Jobs
Despite job cuts, Tesco continues to fight for the future of Fresh & Easy. Tesco has cut jobs at the Californian headquarters of its struggling Fresh & Easy chain in the U.S, but is still continuing with business as usual, according to Reuters. “In April we said we are taking a more cautious approach…
Manitowoc Appoints New VP Of Global Accounts
Manitowoc Foodservice promotes an experienced team member to vice president of global accounts. Manitowoc Foodservice announced the promotion of Bill Hallett to vice president of global accounts–YUM effective immediately. Hallett will be responsible for managing the relationship aspects of YUM! Brands / YUM! Restaurants International (YRI) corporately and globally. Both Joe Kaplan, vice president of…
Time Management
By John Matthews, founder of Gray Cat Enterprises. “……And then one day you find, ten years have got behind you. No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun…..” — Gilmour, Mason, Waters, Wright What is the quickest way to reduce stress and achieve greater balance in your life? Develop better time…
Pilot Travel Centers President In Talks To Buy Stake In NFL Team
James Haslam III considers an investment in the Cleveland Browns. The president of Pilot Travel Centers LLC, James Haslam III, who is also a part owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, is reportedly in talks with Cleveland Browns Owner Randy Lerner to buy part of the National Football League team, Bloomberg reported. Pilot Travel Centers LLC…
Chevron Announces Partnerships To Reduce HIV Transmission Rates
Chevron partners with four other companies to help reduce HIV transmissions between mothers and children in three African nations. Chevron announced at the 2012 International AIDS Conference that a business partnership will work to combat mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Nigeria, Angola and South Africa. “We must intensify our collective efforts to meet the serious…
Stop & Shop Opens Cape Cod-Area Store
Stop & Shop celebrates the opening of its newest store in the Cape Cod community this weekend. The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC opened its doors in Hyannis, Mass., Friday to deliver value and convenience to the community. The new store will provide Cape Cod-area residents and vacationers with an expanded selection of food…