“No Bollocks” first quarter retail program offers to drive secondary displays and higher basket rings for retailers. Newcastle Brown Ale, a leading imported ale in the U.S., is kicking the year off in high gear with the next wave of its popular “No Bollocks” campaign. The candid and engaging “No Bollocks” retail program is designed [...]
Innovative flavors and new packaging target female and young snackers. By Marilyn Odesser-Torpey, Associate Editor. Manufacturers are finding other ways to woo women into choosing their products over chips and cookies when mid-day hunger pangs strike. One way is by emphasizing the snacks’ “better-for-you” attributes. Oh Boy! Oberto retooled its recipes to make them all-natural, [...]
Acquisition brings company’s store count to 31 in four states. Coen Oil Co. has purchased six Kwik King stores, as well as individual storefronts in Brilliant and McMurray, Pa., and a seven-store chain in Pennsylvania and Maryland, The Times Leader Online reported. The Kwik King sites include two locations in Toronto, and one each in [...]
“Offering double rewards points this February is just an additional way we can express our gratitude,” says Pilot Flying J CEO. To thank the men and women who keep America moving, Pilot Flying J this February is offering double rewards points for professional drivers through its MyRewards program. “Not only do we want to reward [...]
The Manitowoc Co. Inc. has sold its Jackson warewashing business to Hoshizaki USA Holdings Inc. Specific terms of the asset sale were not disclosed. Jackson is a leading producer of warewashing equipment systems primarily for institutions and commercial kitchen applications. “The sale of the Jackson product line reinforces our commitment to our core commercial foodservice [...]
Pemmican Beef Jerky users can now buy Pemmican Brand snacks online. Marfood USA has announced that it has launched an online store to sell its Pemmican Beef Jerky to consumers via the Internet. The new online store features bright outdoor imagery and gives Pemmican Beef Jerky consumers a chance to order a variety of Pemmican [...]
The near-term future of beer sales in convenience stores involves flavor, value and craft products geared toward specific age groups. By Howard Riell, Associate Editor. The good news about beer for c-stores is that consumers absolutely love it. The bad news is that consumers love lots of different types of beer—and there are more places [...]
“We got involved in this lawsuit to help protect small-business owners,” says the Hispanic Federation president. Two prominent civil rights organizations, the NAACP and the Hispanic Federation, have teamed to fight New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s impending restrictions on sodas and sugary drinks above 16 ounces, the NY Daily News reported. Beverage industry lawyers argued [...]
A new bill in the Oregon Legislature would mark nicotine as a controlled substance. Rep. Mitch Greenlick (D-Portland) has filed a bill in the Oregon Legislature that would group nicotine in the same category as ketamine, making it illegal to possess the addictive substance without a doctor’s note, Willamete Week (WW) reported. House Bill 2077 [...]
The new location offers professional driver amenities, including a deli, game room, drivers’ lounge, Wi-Fi, ATM, check cashing and UPS drop box. TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, has announced the acquisition and rebranding of a travel center in Holbrook, Ariz., to the TA brand. [...]
JAWS International Ltd., a technology company committed to protecting the environment and making innovative products to that end, has introduced JAWS cleaners. JAWS cleaners is a line of nontoxic cleaners in reusable bottles that come with a 2.5-inch refill cartridge attached. Customers use up the main bottle, then refill the bottle with tap water, insert [...]
Thomas Briant, executive director of the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO), discussed the future of cigarette retailing in convenience stores. By John Lofstock, Editor. While cigarettes have long been a staple at U.S. convenience stores, accounting for millions in pack and cartons sales and boosting the profits from the average smoker’s market basket, it remains [...]
The alliance allows Shell to expand within motorsports and other businesses, notes Shell Oil Co. president. Penske Corp. and Shell have confirmed a multi-year extension of their ongoing alliance in North America. As part of the agreement, Shell and Pennzoil will continue sponsoring Penske Racing entries in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the IZOD [...]
Tedeschi responds to CSD’s first annual social media awards. Tedeschi Food Shops noted it is honored to be the recipient of the Convenience Store Decisions’ Facebook Growth Award. The Tedeschi Food Shops Facebook Fan Page grew 1,663% in 2012. “Serving and delighting our customers is our passion. Social media allows us to engage our customers [...]
7-Eleven is selling three convenience stores and 17 convenience stores with gas in western and Upstate New York. NRC Realty & Capital Advisors LLC is handling the sealed bid sale of the properties. The stores are being sold without brand and with or without fuel supply. The sites are located in Albion, Batavia, Bath, Buffalo, [...]