Eight retailers and manufacturers are hailed for outstanding achievement in loyalty, engagement, analytics and digital solutions. Kum & Go and United Supermarkets received marketing awards at the fourth annual LEAD Marketing Conference held Oct. 1-3. Kum & Go operates more than 400 c-stores in 11 states, while United Supermarkets, is a 51-store grocery chain in [...]
Brian L. Milne, Refined Fuels Editor, Telvent DTN The odd pairing of weak demand for gasoline while supply is tight has been a running theme in the U.S. for much of 2012, while unplanned refinery outages have had a more dramatic effect on certain regional markets, the latest in California. On the heels of a [...]
NACS announced the election of five retail members to serve on its Board of Directors. The new Board members assumed their positions during the NACS Board of Directors meeting at the NACS Show in Las Vegas. The NACS Show is ranked one of the 50 largest annual tradeshows in the U.S. The NACS retail members [...]
“Publix Deli Online Easy Ordering is a natural extension of our service commitment, especially for our on-the-go customers,” says Publix spokesperson. Publix Deli Online Easy Ordering, an online order placement of Publix Deli custom subs, wraps and sliced meats and cheeses, has expanded to 50 stores in select markets across the company’s operating area. Publix [...]
‘Take advantage of the value that NACS delivers,’ says NACS Chairman Robinson. “This NACS Show is near the end of the (calendar) year, but it’s really the start of 2013,” said NACS Chairman Tom Robinson, welcoming a packed house at the NACS Show Opening General Session. “It is not an accident that my company’s strategic [...]
BP has now announced over $35 billion toward its goal of $38 billion in divestments. BP has reached an agreement to sell its Texas City, Texas refinery and a portion of its retail and logistics network in the Southeast U.S. to Marathon Petroleum Corp. for $2.5 billion (which includes $0.6 billion of cash at closing, [...]
Since 1971, Schlotzsky’s has been the home of the New Orleans’ French Quarter muffuletta- inspired sandwich called The Original toasted sandwich—Schlotzsky’s signature product which features meats, cheeses, lettuce, tomato, olives, and dressing stuffed into Fresh-from-Scratch sourdough buns. Fast forward to now, and the company has gone from a one-unit, one-product shop to its extensive Fresh-from-Scratch [...]
Rutter’s Farm Stores announced this week donations to seven central Pennsylvania charities totaling $172,000, bringing the company’s year-to-date contributions to local charities to $412,000. The YMCA of York, the YWCA of York, York Day Nursery, Hanover YWCA, Hanover YMCA, Easter Seals of central Pennsylvanis and the Jewish Community Center of York, Pa. will all receive [...]
Lucia Romanello Crater, vice president of retail sales for Cardtronics Inc., has been named 2012-13 chairman of the NACS Supplier Board. In addition, Bob Sears, director of trade and state relations, Altria Group Distribution Co., was named chair-elect and will succeed Crater as 2013-14 chairman. Crater and Sears were named to their positions during the [...]
“Being able to personalize the fueling experience and serve relevant, meaningful promotions differentiates us from our competitors and helps drive customer loyalty and additional sales,” says R.H. Smith spokesperson. R.H. Smith Dist. Co. Inc., of Grandview, Wash., is among the leading retailers to launch Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s Applause with Loyalty, a new enhancement to the industry’s [...]
“This is just one of many ways we want to reward our customers for their loyalty,” says Parker’s CEO. Parker’s recently presented an iPad to Kathy Morgan of Guyton, Ga., the winner of the Parker’s September Text to Win Contest. “I’ve never won anything before,” enthused Morgan, who works as a purchasing agent at the [...]
PDI is incorporating patented technology from lottery gaming leader, GTECH Corp., into the latest version of its lottery inventory management features for the PDI/Store Assistant handheld. The c-store technology veteran is collaborating with GTECH in an effort to fully automate inventory tracking for scratch-off lottery tickets. PDI’s customers can use PDI/Store Assistant to scan serialized [...]
According to a recent study published by the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, 42% of Americans will be obese by 2030; 87% of consumers are trying to eat healthier; 60% of Americans snack regularly and 54% of consumers want snacks that can be eaten on the go. Enter Rocky Mountain Popcorn Co., a leader in [...]
Maverik Executive Vice President Brad Call tells CSD the leadership team and direction of the company remains unchanged. By John Lofstock, Editor FJ Management Inc., formerly known as Flying J, reached a deal to acquire a majority interest in North Salt Lake City, Utah-based Maverik Inc. Maverik, which was founded nearly 60 years ago, has [...]
Integrated marketing supports nationwide launch of 2012 Hess Toy Truck, making the toy available nationwide this holiday season. Hess Corp.’s Hess Toy Truck, a holiday tradition for 48 years on the East Coast, will be available for purchase online this year for the first time. Details of the 2012 Hess Toy Truck will be announced [...]