As consumers look for more value, the new Fuel Rewards Network program offers ways to save big on fuel. Loyalty rewards programs have evolved over the years and so have consumers’ expectations to get value through their everyday purchases, including those purchases made online. According to a national survey sponsored by Shell, nine out of [...]
Participants in the Miami Paddle Challenge were in for a unique surprise when they were joined by five giant, paddling Del Monte bananas. Del Monte Fresh Produce participated in two charity events on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, hosted by Miami Children’s Hospital and other partners, including Publix, Hyundai and Total Bank. Brand ambassadors in Del [...]
Del Monte Fresh Produce has launched a “Banana Halloween Costume Giveaway.” The Facebook sweepstakes began Oct. 8 and ends Oct. 18. Many consumers have made eating healthy an important part of their lifestyle. In order to promote this growing trend, even during times where traditional candy is the treat of choice, Del Monte has decided [...]
Susser expects to build 28-35 retail sites in 2013. Susser Holdings Corp. has released partial operating results for the third quarter of 2012. For the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2012, Susser expects to report: • Same-store merchandise sales growth of approximately 5.8% year-over-year, compared to growth of 7.4% for the year-earlier period. • [...]
The Pizza Market in the U.S.: Foodservice and Retail Report reveals that enhancing the overall healthfulness of your pizza offering can drive sales. Reportlinker.com has released a new market research report titled The Pizza Market in the U.S.: Foodservice and Retail. Data from a Packaged Facts August 2012 survey shows that 97% of U.S. adults [...]
David Carpenter takes the helm as chairman of the board. NACS announced the election of its 2012-13 Executive Committee during its Board of Directors meeting at the NACS Show in Las Vegas, which ran through Oct. 10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Dave Carpenter, president and CEO of West Des Moines-based J.D. Carpenter Companies [...]
Circle K to continue to lease and operate stores at the locations. A property-owner is divesting a portfolio of 42 sites, on which Circle K leases stores, in Oklahoma City, Okla. The real estate portfolio is listed for sale with an asking price of $60 million. All 42 properties are leased to Circle K on [...]
Giant Eagle helps families plan budgets for the holiday season by announcing price locks on hundreds of popular items. Multi-format food and fuel retailer Giant Eagle Inc. is helping families better manage their grocery budgets by locking low prices through the holidays on hundreds of the items customers purchase most. Even if costs go up, [...]
NACS established the scholarship program in 1999 in memory of Jim Yates, founder of E-Z Mart Stores Inc. and 1992-1993 NACS chairman. NACS scholarship winners were recognized during a reception in their honor on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the NACS Show. The NACS Scholarship Program, created in memory of Jim Yates and David Erickson, recognizes [...]
“We anticipate many shoppers across all segments will continue to practice prudent shopping patterns, such as buying on deal, choosing store brands over national brands and researching offers online,” says SymphonyIRI spokesperson. Just over one quarter of shoppers (27%) anticipate they will be financially better off a year from now, up from a dismal 22% [...]
App puts instant prize-winning power in customers’ hands and phones. Convenience store leader ampm has just released ampm Scratch Power, a promotional smart phone app that gives customers the chance to win $500 Apple Gift Cards, iPods and thousands of ampm food and drink prizes. “We’re very excited to launch the ampm Scratch Power app—a [...]
“We need every company that has ever accepted Visa and MasterCard credit cards to sign a short declaration that lays out why you feel the proposed settlement is bad for your business,” says NACS CEO. “I have never been more convinced that when we speak as one, our industry is incredibly powerful and effective,” said [...]
By teaming with Truckers to Triathletes (T2T), Pilot Flying J intends to develop ideas and strategies for better health to share with even more professional drivers. Pilot Flying J is promoting better health for truck drivers through the sponsorship of the Revolution 3 Triathlon on Sunday, Oct. 14, in Anderson, S.C., and continued sponsorship of [...]
Austin, Texas, pilot enables Valero Corner Store, CPG marketers to influence consumer purchasing decisions. Valero Retail Holdings Inc. has entered an agreement with VeriFone Systems Inc. to implement VeriFone’s PAYMEDIA for Secure PumpPAY in an initial pilot at corporate-operated sites in the Austin, Texas, area. VeriFone Secure PumpPAY solutions enable gasoline retailers and distributors to [...]
Niki DePhillips honored by Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association. Kum & Go L.C., announced that Niki DePhillips, senior vice president of store development, recently received the Industry Impact Award from the Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association (ICREA). “I’m honored to receive this award,” said DePhillips. “And I share it with my store development team who [...]