Niagara area retailers and members of the OCSA expect to see a reduction of contraband products following recent commitments in the Ontario budget. The Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA) announced that the Niagara Regional Council, passed a motion against contraband tobacco at a Council meeting held Thursday, Oct. 25th. The motion requested that the Regional…
Smoked Sausage Links
Hillshire Farm brand is introducing three new flavors and two new formats of smoked sausage to expand customer offerings for c-store operators. The new flavors are:• Hillshire Farm Beef Hot Links• Hillshire Farm Spicy Italian Style Smoked Sausage with Mozzarella and Monterey Jack Cheeses• Hillshire Farm Spicy Fajita Flavored Smoked Sausage with Monterey Jack Cheese…
Teeth Whitening On The Go
Kretek International Inc. has introduced QuickWhite Teeth Whitening Spray from SprayWhite 90. The simple spray applicator contains an all-natural solution proven to whiten teeth 4-5 shades in only two 90-second applications. As a bonus, each QuickWhite kit comes with two free trial packets of WOW (WithOut Water) Powder Oral Rinse—a simple and effective breath-freshening and…
Hess Reveals 2012 Toy Truck Using Social Media
For the first time this year, fans can also create their own digital display case of their collection. Hess Toy Truck fans worked together to reveal the newest addition to the celebrated line of toy trucks ahead of its scheduled Nov. 1 launch: The 2012 Hess Toy Truck is a Helicopter and Rescue. Last week,…
Retalix Named 2012 Microsoft Alliance ISV Industry Partner of the Year
Awards were presented in multiple categories, with winners chosen from nearly 3,000 entrants worldwide. For the second consecutive year, Retalix Ltd. has received the Microsoft Alliance ISV 2012 Industry Partner of the Year Award for the Retail Sector. “We are delighted to win the Microsoft partner of the year award,” said Gil Priver, head of…
Hurricane Sandy Roars Through Northeast
Gas demand expected to dip as streets remain flooded and Northeastern residents—in some areas—are encouraged to remain in doors. More than 8.1 million U.S. homes and businesses were without power on Tuesday after Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc, tearing down power lines, flooding electrical networks and causing an explosion at a Consolidated Edison substation on Manhattan’s…
BP Oil Spill Trial Postponed
Super Bowl and Mardi Gras impact court date. The trial over liability for BP Plc’s 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill was postponed to Feb. 25, so the lawyers won’t lose accommodations to Super Bowl and Mardi Gras crowds, a New Orleans judge told Bloomberg Online. The Super Bowl is set for Feb. 3, and…
Nutritional Supplement Provides Performance Boost
Kretek International Inc. has announced the newest addition to the Kretek Performance Brand family—ExtenZe HT, from Biotab Nutraceuticals. Specifically formulated to support increased testosterone, ExtenZe HT contains Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA), which directly affects muscle tone, along with Pregnenolone, for an overall sense of well being. It also promotes the restoration of DHEA and DHEA-S levels…
Butcher Wrapped Burritos
El Monterey has introduced new packaging film for its eight-ounce Butcher Wrapped Burritos. The polyester laminate film is dual ovenable and self-venting, offering superior heat and hold capabilities and ensuring food safety. The four popular El Monterey Butcher Wrapped Burritos include two AM and two all day flavors: Egg, Sausage, Potato and Cheese Burritos; Egg,…
CSD Exclusive: Sandy Reversing Lower Trending Gasoline Costs
Gasoline demand will suffer dramatically due to Hurricane Sandy, with motorists in affected areas told—in some cases ordered—to stay off the roads. By Brian L. Milne, Refined Fuels Editor, Telvent DTN Hurricane Sandy drove higher wholesale gasoline prices on Oct. 26 on worries over the storm effects, continuing the advance early Monday (10/29) ahead…