“Everywhere we look marketers are directing their focus on Latinas, but brands are forgetting to talk to Hispanic men,” says Mintel analyst. While the Hispanic population is growing at a fast pace in the U.S.—and with them their purchasing power—it seems in the last few years much of the focus has been on Latinas, neglecting [...]
Merchant education tool aimed at driving demand for secure mobile payment acceptance options. Today the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), an open, global forum for the development of payment card security standards published the PCI Mobile Payment Acceptance Security Guidelines for Merchants as End-Users. The guidance educates merchants on the factors and risks that [...]
Hank Suerth speaks on the power of branded partnerships and national trends. Henry (Hank) Suerth, CEO of Orion Food Systems, based in Sioux Falls, S.D., delivered the keynote address at the National Association of Truck Stop Operators (NATSO) annual conference. The forum and trade show was held in Savannah, Ga. on Feb. 2-6. Suerth’s keynote [...]
Camel SNUS will introduce new Fresh Seal packaging on Feb. 25. The Camel SNUS Fresh Seal packaging ensures the freshness and flavor adult tobacco consumers have come to expect from this premium product, without refrigeration. This packaging transformation incorporates a thinner, easier-to-carry tin, and offers new opportunities to broaden awareness and trial among adult tobacco [...]
Proposes upping minimum wage to $9 per hour in State of the Union address. In his State of the Union address last night, President Obama called for a raise in the minimum wage from its current $7.25 to $9 per hour. In addition, he proposed raising the tipped minimum wage — made by tipped employees, [...]
The Fuels Institute is an independent think tank founded and managed by NACS. NACS this morning announced the formation of The Fuels Institute, a non-profit, research-oriented think tank dedicated to evaluating the market issues related to consumer vehicles and the fuels that power them. “Our industry sells 80% of the fuel purchased in the country,” [...]
Content to reflect the company’s strategic framework around tobacco harm reduction, commercial integrity and youth tobacco prevention. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.’s non-corporate Website intended to educate wholesalers and retailers on tobacco tax issues, www.nocigtax.com, has officially been transformed. The new website will be named http://www.transformtobacco.com/. In addition to the name change, the structure and content [...]
Complimentary three-step guide outlines essential action steps for operators. The NACS / Coca-Cola Retailing Research Council (NACS / CCRRC) has released a powerful new tool outlining a specific, customizable plan designed to drive growth for convenience retailers. “Playbook for Success: A Three-Step Guide to Growing C-Store Business” and an accompanying video are available as a [...]
BAWLS Guarana, manufacturer of the line of premium super-caffeinated sodas, has revamped its 16-ounce aluminum can. The BAWLS parent company elected to partner with Rexam due in part to its reputation for quality in the beverage industry as well as the recyclability of their products. Over the last two and one half years, BAWLS has [...]
Ryko Solutions Inc., a manufacturer of car wash equipment and a major provider of service support and cleaning products to the industry, has announced that CleanCut 360, a pre-soak solution, has become the company’s most popular pre-soak only eight months after its introduction. Utilizing a road film encapsulation technology that is unique to the industry [...]
Electro Freeze, a division of H.C. Duke and Son LLC, has introduced a new Electro Freeze logo and Website, making the most dramatic change to its visual identity since 1969. Electro Freeze is known for its premium soft serve dispensing equipment and for developing the first twist soft serve machine in 1958, a concept that [...]
By Brian L. Milne If history remains a trusted guide, we should expect another eight weeks of increases in retail gasoline prices before the advance stalls at which point we might have reached the annual high for 2013. That might be difficult to imagine, especially when we consider the U.S. retail gasoline price average just [...]
Donations go to Junior Achievement in “Kash for Kids” fundraiser, empowering young people to own their economic success. Kangaroo Express’ “Kash for Kids” fundraising campaign raised $129,389 in support of Junior Achievement, a non-profit organization that brings the real world to students through hands-on curriculum delivered by a trained classroom volunteer. From Nov. 9 through [...]
Popeyes’ full menu includes chicken and shrimp meals and sandwiches, plus signature side dishes, sauces and desserts. TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, has announced the opening of a new Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen at its Petro Stopping Centers-branded travel center located at I-20, Exit 409 [...]
Learn to see the obstacles keeping your store from achieving its full presentation and operational potential. The Royal Buying Group (RBG) has announced the second of two available educational sessions in association with the 2013 Independent C-Store Expo (I-C-Expo), which is being held on Feb. 28, 2013 at the Chicago Marriott Burr Ridge in Burr [...]