When it comes to data security, all retailers need to be prepared for the worst scenario, but that can’t happen if they aren’t aware of PCI requirements and the severe consequences that can result from a data breach. By John Lofstock, Editor When security breaches make the news, the typical victims are retailing giants, such…
Worth The ‘Hassel’
Cumberland Farms turns a unique theft problem into a marketing campaign on its social media sites. By Megan Wilkinson, Assistant Editor Cumberland Farms stores launched a promotion of its iced coffee featuring David Hasselhoff as its spokesman last month, and it garnered instant attention from its customers…maybe too much attention. The chain decided to place…
RE Powell Partners With VP Racing Fuels
“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…
Appeals Court: RYO Operators Are Manufacturers
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…
Parker’s Honored by Inc. 500/5000
“This honor further validates what our customers tell us every day—that we deliver the ultimate in convenience store products and services at a fair price,” says Parker’s CEO. Parker’s, a convenience store chain with 27 retail locations throughout southeast Georgia and coastal South Carolina, has ranked No. 3006 on the annual Inc. 500/5000 Fastest Growing…
Ruiz Foods Appoints Rachel Cullen President and CEO
“It is a very exciting time at Ruiz Foods and I look forward to working with my colleagues as we continue to build on Ruiz’ long-standing leadership role in making great foods for today’s families,” says Cullen. Ruiz Food Products Inc has appointed Rachel Cullen as President & CEO effective immediately. Cullen joins the company…
Maintaining Strong Cigar Sales
Despite a demand from adult consumers, retailers are continually forced to defend their right to sell flavored cigars responsibly. By Howard Riell, Associate Editor While tobacco has long been a bread-and-butter product for convenience stores, accounting for millions in individual unit sales and boosting the profits from the average smoker’s market basket, it remains a…
7-Eleven Inc. Acquires 76 West Virginia-Area Locations
“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…
Dunkin’ Donuts Launches Payment App
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.…
TA Sponsors Health Awareness Walk
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…