The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a decision upholding the rule issued by the federal Alcohol, Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) in September of 2010, which classified retail operators of commercial roll-your-own (RYO) cigarette machines as tobacco product manufacturers under federal law, the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO) reported. When [...]
“The bonus of the program is the incredible credit card-processing program that will save our customers hundreds if not thousands of dollars each month,” says RE Powell spokesperson. RE Powell Distributing Co. has signed up for VP Racing Fuels Inc.’s new program to brand fuel stations with the VP Racing Fuels brand. “As RE Powell [...]
By Brian L. Milne, Refined Fuels Editor, Telvent DTN Wholesale gasoline costs were mixed countrywide in moving into the second half of August, with some markets, notably the greater Chicago market in the upper Midwest, posting steeply lower values after a surge in those prices in late July early August. Wholesale costs in the broad [...]
“This acquisition fits well with our accelerated growth strategy and gives us an opportunity to expand in the West Virginia market, building on our already strong mid-Atlantic presence,” says 7-Eleven Inc.’s chief financial officer. 7-Eleven Inc. has closed a deal to acquire 74 operating convenience stores and two land parcels from Prima Marketing LLC, a [...]
Now guests can use their iPhone, iPod touch or Android smartphone to purchase Dunkin’ Donuts items faster, and send virtual gift cards. People can now run on Dunkin’ more quickly and conveniently than ever before, as Dunkin’ Donuts today launched its first-ever mobile application for payment and gifting for iPhone, iPod touch and Android smartphones. [...]
Great American Trucking Show to feature a non-competitive 1.5-mile course to promote fitness and health. The entire trucking industry is invited to join TravelCenters of America LLC (TA) and Trucking Solutions Group for the Health Awareness Walk to be held at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas. The walk, sponsored by TA and [...]
Dealing with a host of primary wholesalers, multiple DSD vendors and local foodservice providers, convenience store chains are learning to grow more efficient without sacrificing goods and services. By Pat Pape, Contributing Editor Like millions of Americans, Matt Paduano was traveling this summer, but he didn’t return home with a sun tan and postcards from [...]
E-cigarettes offer consumers an alternative to traditional cigarettes. They are also virtually odorless, allowing them to be consumed in locations where traditional smoking is commonly prohibited. By CSD Staff Vapor Corp., one of the only publicly traded companies (OTCBB: VPCO) servicing the electronic cigarette and vaporizer industry, maintains its integrity in a fiercely competitive market [...]
When Wawa Inc. was searching for visually appealing, simple-to-install vertical refrigerated display lighting, it discovered an all-inclusive answer in Immersion RV30 LED technology from GE Lighting. In addition, GE helped the operator of more than 600 convenience store/gas station locations drive down energy consumption. As a result, Wawa now enjoys combined energy and maintenance savings [...]
HEINEKEN USA is introducing Strongbow cider to its portfolio beginning Jan. 1, 2013. HEINEKEN N.V. is the global leader in cider with nearly 25% market share and products available in 20 markets. The Strongbow brand will further complement the leading upscale beer company’s already diverse product portfolio, which includes Heineken, Dos Equis, Newcastle, Amstel Light, [...]
Newcastle Brown Ale lets its wild side out this summer as it released its limited edition Newcastle Werewolf beer. The brew blends a sweet berry taste in the front with a bitter bite at the end. The product is brewed with rye malts to make it a naturally blood-red color. It has an alcohol by [...]
Montana convenience stores speak out on the efforts of a state senator. Montana c-store operators target U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., in a newspaper and TV ad, denouncing him for his 2011 effort to stall new limits on debit card “swipe fees” charged by banks, the Missoulian reported. The ads launched last weekend, claiming that [...]
The Pantry announces the final results of its offer to purchase senior subordinated notes. The Pantry Inc. released its final results of its offer to purchase any and all of its outstanding 7.75% senior subordinated notes due 2014 and solicitation consents from holders of the notes to effect certain proposed amendments to the indenture from [...]
Bank America encourages customers and retailers to take part in its BankAmeriDeals. Bank of America released its online and mobile cash back deals program nationally, so that with the click of a button, customers can choose deals they want through the company’s online banking and mobile banking app. With BankAmeriDeals, customers can get deals from [...]
Heinken, the top-selling European Lager in the U.S., and James Bond, the 2nd highest grossing movie franchise ever, are once again joining forces to drive consumer excitement and maximum retail impact for the launch of the newest Bond franchise movie, Skyfall. In celebration of its 15-year partnership with Bond, Heineken is announcing details of PHASE [...]