Brink’s U.S. has announced its newest retail cash room automation solution designed to optimize retailers’ in-store and corporate cash flow. The system also helps retailers focus on the core issue of turnover by combining leading in-store hardware currency and coin recyclers with advanced information systems. These services drive efficiencies, lower in-store risk and optimize cash [...]
General Mills Convenience is adding more variety to its popular Chex Mix Muddy Buddies line by introducing the new Snickerdoodle flavor. Chex Mix Muddy Buddies Snickerdoodle is a mix of cinnamon and sugar flavors, available in a 4.5-ounce snack bag with a suggested retail price of $2.49. The new Snickerdoodle flavor is the latest addition [...]
Brian L. Milne, Refined Fuels Editor, Telvent DTN A loss of gasoline demand in the heavily populated Northeast due to Hurricane Sandy pressed New York Mercantile Exchange RBOB futures to a 4-1/2 month low, with the contract, short for Reformulated Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending, used as a benchmark in setting spot gasoline prices. Although long [...]
Mac’s takes home volunteer of the year and business of the year awards. The Mac’s Convenience Stores (Mac’s) Central Loss Prevention Team was acknowledged as world leaders in Crime Prevention at the recent International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners (ISCPP) Conference in Las Vegas. Nominated by the Ontario Provincial Police for initiatives like Operation Freeze/Operation [...]
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, BP offers funds to help provide food, shelter and medical care to storm victims. The BP Foundation is donating $500,000 to the American Red Cross in support of Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. The $500,000 donation is in addition to donations made by the BP Foundation Employee Matching Program and [...]
The NATSO Show 2013 is set for Feb. 2-6 in Savannah, Ga. NATSO, the trade association representing the truckstop and travel plaza industry, has announced its annual show in Savannah, Ga., Feb. 2-6 at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center. As the premier gathering place for the nation’s truckstop and travel plaza owners [...]
“Gift cards have seen double digit growth over the past few years, with a large percentage of sales occurring during the holiday season,” says managing director, of epay U.S. epay, a division of Euronet Worldwide Inc. and a leading prepaid and payments processor and distributor in the U.S., has launched a new epay Gift Card [...]
Team shipping VP Small Engine Fuel throughout region. The VP Racing Fuels regional distribution center in Newark, Del. locked down in preparation for Hurricane Sandy last Monday, but weathered high winds, heavy rains and driving bans to emerge unscathed and ready to roll the following Tuesday morning with a focus on providing storm support. Ever [...]
LOGIC Technologies is pushing the limits of electronic tobacco with new varieties and patented technology. LOGIC Technologies is a clear leader in disposable electronic cigarettes. It’s a battery-powered device that provides inhaled doses of nicotine or non-nicotine vaporized solution. LOGIC offers an alternative to smoking tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars or pipes. LOGIC products [...]
OPIS Chief Oil Analyst Tom Kloza stressed that the fuel supply is strong and that consumer panic is causing long lines and undue stress at the pumps. By John Lofstock, Editor Motorists in New York and New Jersey are facing two-hour lines at gas stations–if they can find one selling gasoline at all. Lines stretch [...]
Logic Technology, the New Jersey-based electronic cigarette company best known for creating the disposable electronic cigarette market, has now changed the landscape once again, launching the all new Power Series Line in October. The all New Power Series Line features Logic’s all new rechargeable e-cig technology, which uses the state-of-the-art Power Series Battery to be [...]
“While I am looking forward to serving the company in a new capacity, I am also extremely excited to see Joe takeover leadership as president and CEO,” said Stan Sheetz. Sheetz Inc. has announced that Joe Sheetz, executive vice president of finance and store development, will advance into the position of president and CEO at [...]
Brewer’s foundation announces $100,000 donation to American Red Cross for relief efforts. Anheuser-Busch is packaging 44,000 cases of emergency drinking water—or 1,056,000 cans—this week for residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy and other natural disasters. More than 4,000 cases of canned water are already en route to Anheuser-Busch distributors Harrison Beverage in Pleasantville, N.J., and Ritchie [...]
We have to be a part of the solution so the area and the residents can return to normal,” says Atlas CEO. Atlas Oil is sending additional trucks and fuel as the demand for fuel is accelerating in the New Jersey area following the wrath of Hurricane Sandy. In addition, because lodging in the area [...]
Helps retailers prevent youth access to electronic cigarettes. NJOY Electronic Cigarettes has become the first independent electronic cigarette company to support the nationally recognized We Card Program and join its Manufacturers Advisory Council. The We Card program is widely accepted across the country as a premier sales training and education program working with retailers, trade [...]