Uncle Ben’s has introduced two convenient and easy-to-prepare stuffing mixes—Traditional White Bread and Classic Cornbread. These stuffing mixes make it simple to take a dish from ordinary to signature in seconds. Uncle Ben’s Stuffing Mixes combine an ideal blend of seasonings, breadcrumbs, grains and veggies into the savory flavors and textures patrons love. With the [...]
“With the recent changes in leadership, a solid product and key technical advantages, all the elements are in place for significant business growth,” says new chief marketing officer. Additech, a North American outsourced operator of at-the-pump additive and interactive merchandising systems has hired Farah Jumshyd to head up its Marketing department as chief marketing officer. [...]
The Hamilton Beach Commercial Wall-Mount Single Spindle Drink Mixer, model HMD300, is fast, efficient and perfect for busy c-stores where space is a premium and quick service is key. The HMD300 Drink Mixer comes complete with all mounting hardware and 929 agitator for fast, cup-friendly mixing. The drink mixer is easily mounted to almost any [...]
Through its Global Partner Program, NACS brings together international retail and supplier members to help foster and leverage relationships across various regions of the world. NACS has selected The Murphy Group LLC to serve as its relationship partner for Central and South America as part of its expanding Global Partner Program. The agreement will allow [...]
Inline Plastics Corp. has introduced the Crystal Fresh line of upscale bakery packaging. Available in seven commonly-used sizes, these containers are ideal for in-store and retail bakeries, as well as processors who supply these bakeries. The containers feature a clean, elegant design with minimal ribbing and crystal clear appearance emphasizing quality of contents, which increases [...]
This fall, Diet Coke is re-introducing its stylish cropped logo design for its aluminum can just in time for fashion week, and launching a new, refreshed ad campaign. The campaign is the latest evolution of Diet Coke’s iconic “Stay Extraordinary” platform and features a modern, bold look on the Diet Coke can, a series of [...]
Tecate, cerveza con carácter, is leveraging its authenticity and Mexican heritage to launch Tecate Michelada, a savory and refreshing ready-to-drink mix that follows the traditional michelada recipe. The product is now available at retail throughout the Western and Central regions of the U.S., in 16-ounce single-serve cans. Tecate Michelada follows the same traditional brewing process [...]
“We’re responding to repeated requests from area residents who have been asking us to open a Parker’s in Rincon,” says Parker’s CEO. Parker’s Convenience Stores recently announced plans to build a new state-of-the-art convenience store in Rincon, Ga. The newest Parker’s, located at the site of the former Springfield Ford dealership on Hwy. 21, will [...]
Anyone manufacturing tobacco products without first obtaining the necessary permit is subject to civil and/or criminal penalties. The federal Alcohol, Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) issued an announcement regarding the impact of the Aug. 20 ruling on RYO cigarette machines by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the National Association [...]
Customers to be rewarded for their loyalty. BP Products North America Inc. is committed to finding new ways to build loyalty amongst consumers. First it launched the new BP Visa with Pump Rewards, and now the company is taking Pump Rewards technology to a whole new level by launching several pilot programs this fall in [...]
Innovative program to fund classroom projects, adds seven communities to the 2012 program. Chevron U.S.A. Inc. has announced the expansion of its Fuel Your School program to nine communities this fall from two communities in 2011. Fuel Your School will provide useful funding for eligible classroom projects developed by public school teachers and posted to [...]
By John Matthews, founder of Gray Cat Enterprises Inc. “Merchandising, merchandising, where the real money from the movie is made. Spaceballs the T-shirt. Spaceballs the lunchbox. Spaceballs the coloring book. Spaceballs… the flamethrower! Kids love it. And my favorite, Spaceballs the Doll — me!” — Yogurt from the movie Spaceballs Merchandising is a critical aspect [...]
By John Matthews, founder of Gray Cat Enterprises Inc. For the multi-unit operator, managing a retail real estate portfolio is tricky business. Keeping winning stores in tip-top condition—both physically and financially—is the key to long-term success. The best multi-unit operators actively prune their portfolios in a proactive way and overtime, minimize the organization from becoming [...]
By John Matthews, founder of Gray Cat Enterprises Inc. It was the situation that everyone dreads. Out of the blue, the anxiety-filled request was made—the CEO had summoned me to his office. Thoughts raced through my head—mostly bad thoughts, mind you—of why I was being asked to join him and the COO in an impromptu [...]
By Brian L. Milne, Refined Fuels Editor, Telvent DTN The uptrend in retail gasoline prices that began at the start of July still has legs, set to advance even as the summer travel season in the U.S. comes to an end with Labor Day, and as fuel specifications for gasoline ease to lower the production [...]