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 [...]
Aggressive expansion of sales team to serve growing client base across the country. Acumera, a provider of trusted connection services for convenience stores, is expanding its sales team. The company has hired two new senior directors of sales, Tom Boldt and Dennis Jensen, who will help accommodate Acumera’s growing client base across the U.S. Boldt, [...]
Scotsman support helps organization establish water and sanitation programs globally. Scotsman Ice Systems plans to donate a percentage of each healthcare unit sold to the Global Water Challenge’s newly-launched Women for Water campaign. The campaign is a global grassroots initiative that is dedicated to launching women-led water ventures, each of which is estimated to provide [...]
As the official power supplier to Fenway Park, Gulf extends its service to residential and commercial customers across the Commonwealth. Gulf Oil’s Gulf Electricity services, which were first made available in Connecticut and Maine earlier this year, are now available to Massachusetts residential and commercial customers. The expansion of Gulf Electricity into Massachusetts is part [...]
By Jim Callahan With the 2012 NACS Show now just days away, here are some tips, thoughts and reminders to enhance your NACS Show experience. Beyond the night life, parties, shows and the glitter of the Las Vegas lights lies, by far, the best and most comprehensive trade show and conference in the industry for [...]
As a holiday gift to customers, PumpPal members get a 10-cent club price discount. Parker’s has officially rolled back gas prices for PumpPal members by 10 cents at all 27 Parker’s locations in Georgia and South Carolina through the end of the year as a special thank you to customers. The 10-cent club price discount [...]
Funds raised during five-week campaign will benefit 89 children’s hospitals. Love’s Travel Stops raised more than $1.5 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across the country. The company set a new fundraising record during this year’s five-week campaign. More than 290 Love’s locations nationwide contributed by selling paper donation hearts in the amounts of $1, [...]
“With his expertise and leadership, we anticipate further technical advances that will continue to facilitate Additech’s consumer interface and experience at the pump,” says Additech CEO. Additech, a North American outsourced operator of at-the-pump additive and interactive merchandising systems, has appointed Richard Kemp to the position of chief technology officer. Kemp formerly held that role [...]