Nearly half of all consumers surveyed say gas prices have a “great impact” in how they feel about the economy. Consumers are increasingly pessimistic about the economy and gas prices are a growing reason why, according to the results from the monthly NACS Consumer Fuels Survey. Nearly one quarter (23%) of consumers surveyed in a [...]
Accomplished industry leader, Sharon Porter to direct new business initiatives. Insight Beverages has announced that Sharon Porter will join the company as director, national sales effective Feb. 25, 2013. Porter is an accomplished executive with exemplary sales, marketing and business development experience. She has a track record of increasing sales and profitability, with specific expertise [...]
From healthy foods to a radical shift in goods and services, retail futurists offer a glimpse of the changing consumer needs that could shape the convenience store industry over the next 10-20 years. By Howard Riell, Associate Editor. Customers seeking today’s newest phone apps. Electric fueling stations rather than gas islands. Stores that change format [...]
Deyton steps down and Zeller takes the helm. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Dr. Lawrence Deyton is stepping down as director of the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products, the National Association for Tobacco Outlest (NATO) reported. Deyton is assuming new duties at the George Washington University School of Medicine and [...]
The National Advisory Group (NAG) is proud to announce its 2013/2014 Retail Board of Directors headed by Mary Banmiller of Warrenton Oil (Truesdale, Mo.). “It is an honor to take over the presidency of the NAG Retail Board. Following in the footsteps of David Johnson of Toot ‘N Totum who did a fantastic job of [...]
Project will also include a United Express convenience store. United Supermarkets LLC has finalized arrangements for construction of a new Amigos location— as well as a standalone United Express convenience store—to open in Hereford, Texas, in 2014. Site of the project is a 5.2-acre tract, which the company recently purchased at 520 N. 25- Mile [...]
Fresh pastries and desserts are driving all-day snacking, helping to keep bakery sales active well past the morning daypart. By Marilyn Odesser-Torpey, Associate Editor. Keeping the doughnut and muffin displays filled and fresh in the morning is pretty much a no-brainer. But, in many convenience stores, these bakery displays look picked over and just plain [...]
Introduction of item-based bonus rewards bring value to grocery shopping. On the heels of a Wall Street Journal report that prices at U.S. gasoline pumps have climbed for 32 consecutive days to a four-month high, BI-LO announced it has expanded its popular fuelperks! program to now include hundreds of additional fuelperks! bonus rewards grocery items [...]
Invites Oregon-area residents to sample eats and drinks this week at participating stores. Tasting is believing. That’s why 7-Eleven, Inc is dedicating a day for Oregon-area residents to see what’s cooking, brewing, baking and warming at its stores on Fabulous Fresh Foods Friday, (FFFF), this Friday, Feb. 22. Add two more “Fs” to that for [...]
Lee Corso to address energy and convenience industry April 17, in Indianapolis. ESPN College GameDay’s Lee Corso will be this year’s keynote speaker at M-PACT 2013, the Midwest’s premier energy and convenience tradeshow to be held April 16-18 in Indianapolis. The regional show draws nearly 4,000 energy and convenience professionals each year. M-PACT proudly welcomes [...]
Save the date for the 2013 NAG Conference! This Sept. 15-17 the National Advisory Group (NAG) is hosting its 2013 Conference in Nashville, Tenn. at the Loews Vanderbilt. Registration is now open for the annual conference, which presents an opportunity for retailers to gather and explore the issues that are driving the c-store industry and [...]
Due diligence and proper maintenance can protect your investment and help keep your kitchen tools running longer. By Erin Rigik, Associate Editor. Choosing the right foodservice equipment can be an often overwhelming task given the range of options available to retailers today. Efficient cooking equipment from induction cooktops, clamshell griddles, convection ovens and combi ovens [...]
Americans aren’t eating out as much as they used to, but they are eating more chocolate, which means the time has come for c-store retailers to rethink, revamp and restock their chocolate sets. By Howard Riell, Associate Editor. Data from Experian Simmons research group noted that, among chocolate eaters, 56.4% have visited a c-store in [...]
“We have the opportunity to reach the South Florida community and our trade business partners in a very sophisticated light,” says Del Monte spokesperson. The 2013 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE has recognized Del Monte Fresh Produce as the Official Fresh Produce Provider of the 2013 festival. [...]