Warrenton Oil Co. launches its Swirls n Sweets frozen yogurt concept in its convenience stores and in a standalone format. By Erin Rigik, Associate Editor. Warrenton Oil Co. knows first hand that staying versatile in an ever-changing industry is the key to long-term success. This past fall, the owners of the FastLane convenience store chain [...]
Boyd Coffee Co. has introduced new “Mocha on Fire” and “Cookies n’ Creme” cappuccinos. Both flavors tap into top 2013 beverage trends, as identified in Bell Flavors & Fragrances’ annual top 10 list. Mocha on Fire delivers on the 2013 trend of spicy beverages. The fiery spiciness of this limited-time-only chocolaty mocha has been available [...]
Employee recognition and appreciation are important drivers of employee satisfaction, engagement, and retention. However, despite the fact that companies spend over $46 billion dollars a year on recognition programs, studies show that over 50% of employees do not feel appreciated and 59% are unsatisfied at work. To help solve this problem, MeritShare has launched the [...]
With 2013 well underway, convenience store retailers should take the time to evaluate their operations and develop a plan to stay ahead of their competition. By Jim Callahan. It has long been a habit of mine to prioritize my work hours and spend them where they are most needed. As a result, I am able [...]
By John Matthews, founder and president of Gray Cat Enterprises Inc. There comes a time in every multi-unit retailer’s business cycle that they want to launch a new product that requires a reconfiguration to their store. I am not talking about a raze-and-rebuild, but rather something as simply sending a new piece of equipment to [...]
As the Harlem Shake has spread across the Internet into classrooms, dance clubs and even sporting events, the dance trend is finding its way into conveneince stores. Mr. Cravin the Farmer, the face of Family Express’s foodservice program, recruited the Family Express corporate staff to celebrate 1,000 Twitter followers by doing the Harlem Shake, and [...]
DOVE Ice Cream brings you a new twist on the classic combination of chocolate and mint ice cream. The perfect ice cream for indulgence, DOVEBAR Mint Swirl Ice Cream with Dark Chocolate blends rich, minty DOVE Ice Cream with a ribbon of dark chocolate. The bar is then dipped in chocolate coating made with silky [...]
Scandinavian Tobacco Group Lane has introduced Cubero, a natural wrapper cigarillo that offers a premium cigar smoking experience to the mass market. Cubero cigars offer affordable luxury to consumers every day. The flavors are blended by experts to provide an indulgent experience that is unmatched in the industry. Cubero is available in three blends: Blend [...]
Opens fourth transloading site in Monahans, Texas. Atlas Oil Co. has opened its fourth transloading site—the second site dedicated to crude oil—in Monahans, Texas. The site is 30 miles from Atlas’ Odessa site and is located off the TNMR railroad. “This is an extremely exciting business opportunity for Atlas,” said Bob Kenyon, executive vice president, [...]
Report analyzes projections by EIA in its 2013 Annual Energy Outlook. Liquid fuels will continue to be the dominant fueling option for drivers for the next two-plus decades, but the composition of these fuels will undergo significant change, according to a report released by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). The new 46-page report, [...]
New products, expanded sales and innovative programs illustrate company’s continued success at “Making Convenience Convenient.” Lil’ Drug Store Products Inc. (LDSP), a global consumer products company and top health and beauty care (HBC) product supplier to the convenience channel, summed up 2012 as a year of successes that reinforce the company’s position as the top [...]
New features significantly improve access and management of site profile information across departments and from the field. GSP has announced the release of GSPSurveyor Mobile 2.0 for iOS. GSPSurveyor is a proprietary site profile management application that allows retailers to build and maintain store level details on various attributes as well as perform various surveys [...]
Outlet is Gill’s second 76-branded station in New Jersey. Creative Management Inc., T/A Gill Energy, announced the opening of its newest outlet in Northern New Jersey, under the 76 fuel brand. Gill adds 76 not only to its growing portfolio of brands, which include BP, Sunoco, Exxon and Mobil, but also brings with it a [...]
Brian L. Milne, Energy Editor, Schneider Electric As February nears an end, retail gasoline prices are already at highs one would expect when the weather warms, not when some parts of the country are still digging out of snow drifts. A recent double-digit jump in the retail average reported by the Energy Information Administration means [...]
The Sneakers Sales Campaign allows customers to make a donation for a sneaker pin-up at any Casey’s Store. Customers and patrons of Casey’s General Stores Inc. helped to raise more than $400,000 during January 2013 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) through its annual JDRF Sneakers Sales Campaign. “The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is [...]