Six states look to either increase or decrease taxes on tobacco products. A number of new legislative bills proposed since Feb. 12, 2013 are seeking to alter cigarette and/or tobacco tax rates, the National Association of Tobacco Outlets noted. The following has been proposed: Hawaii: House Bill No. 657 and Senate Bill No. 492 would [...]
The newest easy-to-use, low-cost vehicle solution from Bar’s Leaks is formulated to offer multiple benefits for engine cooling systems. Bar’s Leaks Cooling System Repair not only stops coolant leaks and antifreeze loss, it also prevents overheating and corrects other cooling system problems to protect against future breakdowns and costly cooling system repairs. Most leaks stop [...]
Leveraging the popularity of peanut butter and chocolate, the Kellogg Co. has introduced new Keebler Pitter Patter Crème Cookies to the Convenience Channel. These delightful new cookies are available in two distinct flavors: Peanut Butter Crème and Chocolate & Peanut Butter Crème. The product is packed eight cookies in a single serve roll, with eight [...]
Pennsylvania and Utah are the only states that continue to run a monopoly on alcohol sales since Prohibition was repealed in 1933. Lt. Governor Jim Cawley announced last week that the time has come to get government out of the business of selling alcohol and put it in private hands, providing consumers with greater convenience [...]
Wash Count program allows the International Carwash Association to help operators evaluate their business against national data. Data supplied by retail car wash locations through the International Carwash Association’s Wash Count program showed that the U.S. car wash industry continues to recover with the overall economy, posting gains in both average car washes per [...]
More c-stores will now be able to offer mobile and digital payments. Gilbarco Veeder-Root is working with PayPal on digital payment and other mobile solutions to be offered to Gilbarco customers worldwide. The initial effort will launch the PayPal payment capability to retailers with Passport point-of-sale. Future developments will bring PayPal solutions to Gilbarco’s growing [...]
50,000 Shoppers Select M&M’S Brand Snack Mix as most innovative product in the candy & snacks category. Mars Chocolate North America announced M&M’S Brand Snack Mix was named the 2013 Product of the Year in the candy and snacks category by Product of the Year USA. The brand accepted the award during a special ceremony [...]
Frigoglass, for the third consecutive time, was awarded at the Greek scheme of the European Business Awards for the Environment organized by the Greek Association of Environmental Protection Cos., under the auspices of the European Union. Frigoglass received the 2nd prize in the “product” category for the EcoCantina, a turnkey solution that is a result [...]
Campbell Soup Co. and SodaStream International Ltd. announced an agreement to license Campbell’s V8 Splash and V8 V-Fusion brands for the SodaStream home beverage carbonation system. SodaStream is a manufacturer and distributor of home beverage carbonation systems, which transform tap water into sparkling water and soda. The system includes a soda maker, a CO2 carbonator, [...]
Customer engagement, the future of payment technologies, alternative fuels and the new legislative landscape highlight the 2013 Leadership Conference in Miami. By John Lofstock, Editor Convenience store retailers not in touch with the needs of their customers risk far more than losing repeat business and sales. They risk extinction as customers gravitate toward chains that [...]
Rewards drivers with ongoing cents-per-gallon fuel savings. On April 3, BP is launching an exciting new loyalty program called BP Driver Rewards that offers consumers a smarter way to save money on quality fuel. The program, available at participating sites within BP’s East of the Rockies footprint, rewards consumers with cents-per-gallon fuel savings just for [...]
VPS Convenience Store Group gives 61 local schools over $30,000 in math and science grants through ExxonMobil Educational Alliance. VPS Convenience Store Group and the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance program have partnered together to award $30,500 in grant funding to 61 schools throughout the southeast service area to support math and science education. This year’s grant [...]
Outdated sugar policy places a burden not only on the confectionery industry, but also on consumers, says NCA. Today the National Confectioners Association (NCA) welcomed the introduction of the Sugar Reform Act, bipartisan legislation that would bring modest reforms to the Depression-era U.S. sugar program. The bill, introduced in the House by Reps. Joe Pitts [...]
Simply Orange Juice Co. is once again setting the standard for great taste with new Simply Orange and Simply Lemonade varieties. These fresh tasting, not-from-concentrate blends offer the premium and distinctive quality for which Simply Beverages are famous. Recently launched Simply Orange with Tangerine and Simply Orange with Banana will join the Simply Orange blend [...]
New store opens today in Wake Forest. Sheetz Convenience Restaurants will open its 50th North Carolina store this morning in Wake Forest at 1895 South Franklin Street. Executive Vice President Louie Sheetz will cut the ribbon together with the new store team, town and county officials at an 11a.m. grand opening celebration. The retailer entered [...]