Georgia chain debuts on Inc. magazine’s celebrated list of fastest growing companies. By Erin Rigik, Associate Editor. The Parker Cos. Inc., with 27 convenience stores throughout southeast Georgia and coastal South Carolina, has scored the No. 3006 spot on the annual Inc. 500/5000 Fastest Growing Companies list. It’s the first time the c-store chain has [...]
Kyle’s Kwik Stop Corner Markets in east Texas is testing a new business model by emphasizing the local community. By Megan Wilkinson, Assistant Editor. On the outside, Kyle’s Kwik Stop’s latest store looks like a simple c-store. Yet, step inside the Longview, Texas unit and customers get a taste of the neighborhood from its breakfast [...]
New Special K Pastry Crisps in Brown Sugar Cinnamon joins Blueberry and Strawberry flavors to bring a new sensation to c-store customers. Each pair of lightly sweet, crispy pastries offer a rich brown sugar cinnamon filling on the inside and a delectable drizzle on the outside with 100 calories to support better-for-you eating trends. All [...]
Freebies and deals abound. National Coffee Day is this Saturday, Sept. 29, and many businesses are kicking off the celebration early to maximize a chance to sample their brew to customers. While not all coffee chains have climbed on the National Coffee Day bandwagon—Starbucks, for example, has yet to announce its participation this year—many c-stores, [...]
Two new coffee flavors and a special $5.99 pound of coffee offer greet customers. Dunkin’ Donuts is celebrating National Coffee Day—Saturday, Sept. 29 with two brand new varieties of coffee, a special value offer to enjoy Dunkin’ Donuts’ coffee at home, and the brand’s biggest-ever Twitter sweeps. Kicking off the National Coffee Day festivities, Dunkin’ [...]
The Hispanic demographic outpaces other coffee consumers by 12%. In original research published on Sept. 20, 2012, the National Coffee Association (NCA) finds that Hispanic-Americans drink significantly more coffee than their non-Hispanic neighbors. The report, Ethnicity and Coffee, reveals that 74% of Hispanic-Americans drink coffee daily, 12% more than other Americans. The Hispanic-American coffee edge [...]
Despite the global recession, convenience stores have thrived thanks to their ability to provide fast service, quality products and great value in strategic locations. As service and location remain the industry’s primary competitive advantage over supermarkets, drug stores and mass merchandisers, many of whom are moving into the fuel and fresh food business, convenience stores [...]
Kellogg’s FiberPlus Antioxidant Bar Chocolatey Peanut Butter now joins Chocolatey Chip. The new bar boasts beneficial ingredients like whole grains, then adds velvety peanut butter morsels and a decadent chocolatey drizzle for a rich, satisfying taste. With 35% of daily fiber, five grams of fat per serving, and antioxidants, like Vitamin E and zinc, this [...]
Convenience stores and many other retail segments have been able to slash operating costs with LED lighting and other equipment upgrades. By Erin Rigik, Associate Editor. Convenience store chains big and small are finding ways to save money while improving the store experience for customers with energy efficient technologies. When Wawa Inc. was searching for [...]
Two Minnesota companies team up with launch My Cub Rewards Program beginning Sept. 30. Cub Foods and Holiday Cos.—both based in Minnesota, are joining forces to deliver big fuel savings and increased value on everyday grocery purchases to consumers through the launch of the My Cub Rewards Program. Cub Foods consumers who use the new [...]
Auction to sell convenience store sites expected to interest private equity firms, as well as c-store operators. Valero Energy Corp. is selling its retail business, which is comprised of nearly 1,000 U.S. stores and some 775 units in Canada. The stores are being divested through an auction that could bring in more than $3.5 billion [...]
The Pantry installs Encore 700 S Dispensers across its network of sites. Gilbarco-Veeder Root and The Pantry Inc. have announced a continuation of their exclusive supply agreement for all fuel dispense, payment and automatic tank gauging (ATG) products and services. As part of the relationship, The Pantry will pilot Applause TV with Outcast as its [...]
Distributor sees VP as “next cool thing” for consumers. Duncan Oil Co. has signed on as the latest partner to VP Racing Fuels’ national branding program. “We think VP has an operating model that separates them from other suppliers,” said Roger McDaniel, president of Duncan Oil. “VP’s image package is outstanding and its credit card [...]
Viewers to be taken on an epic train journey alongside Bond newcomer Bérénice Marlohe. Heineken, a global premium beer brand, has launched a new TV and digital campaign, in anticipation of the release of the 23rd James Bond adventure, SKYFALL, which sees Daniel Craig bring his explosive portrayal of James Bond to a Heineken ad [...]
Ice cream fans will flock to dip into DOVE Ice Cream, which now offers an improved premium taste, a better value and three new flavors that will appeal to a wide range of consumers and occasions. DOVE Unconditional Chocolate Ice Cream, for the true chocolate lover, blends rich chocolate ice cream, delectable chunks made with [...]