Cleveland Browns’ owner returns to his former post in the c-store/travel center industry. Having recently put new leadership in place at the Cleveland Browns, Jimmy Haslam is set to return to the helm of his family-owned company, Pilot Flying J, in Knoxville, Tenn, Cleveland.com reported. Haslam will regain his position as CEO of the company [...]
NYACS warns c-stores would be forced to deal with wage increases by reducing staff, cutting benefits or increasing prices. James Calvin, president of the New York Association of Convenience Stores (NYACS), has responded to a press event by the Women’s Chamber of Commerce concerning the proposed New York minimum wage increase. On Thursday, Business for [...]
The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) honored 50 allied association leaders with a Doctorate of Foodservice (DFS) award during ceremonies held at The NAFEM Show, Feb. 7, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. NAFEM’s DFS program recognizes elected leaders of major foodservice industry associations for their commitment and dedication to their respective [...]
“Celebrate America….SAS Salutes the Stars and Stripes” is the theme for the 2013 S. Abraham & Sons (SAS) Vendor Exhibit and Trade Show. DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Mich., the site of the 27th annual show, will feature 150 booths, representing 214 manufacturers. Approximately 1,500 stores will be represented by buyers at this [...]
Scott Zaremba honored as first-in-the-nation E15 marketer. During the opening session on the second day of the Renewable Fuels Association’s 18th annual National Ethanol Conference, Bob Dinneen, RFA’s President and CEO, honored Scott Zaremba, President of Zarco 66 Inc. and Zarco 66 American Fuels, with “The Industry Award” in recognition of his vision and commitment [...]
“As this market continues to grow, we will be a top player,” says Atlas CEO. Atlas Oil Co. has confirmed its strategic intent to become a major player in the crude hauling and crude transportation business. Over the past three years, Atlas’ crude transloading operations have increased by 750%, reflecting the explosive growth in domestic [...]
Program helps military spouses find work after relocation. Kangaroo Express, operated by The Pantry Inc., has joined the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP). Frequent relocation required by military spouses is often a barrier to finding ideal employment opportunities. As part of the partnership, Kangaroo Express will identify and promote career employment opportunities for military spouses, [...]
At retail, Dos Equis is providing tools and compelling offers that will keep shoppers coming back for more. This spring, Dos Equis is extending the season of Cinco de Mayo with a five-week program that includes exclusive content and inspiration taken from chapters of the Most Interesting Man in the World’s unpublished memoirs. This collection [...]
Following 60,000+ suggestions 21-day-old female foal named ‘Hope.’ She’s 21 days old, already weighs 200 pounds and starred in an award-winning Super Bowl XLVII commercial for Budweiser seen by more than 108 million people during the broadcast and millions more online. And now she has a name: “Hope,” a nod to the optimism and happy [...]
New travel stop to replace 22-year-old store. Love’s Travel Stops has announced it reopened a travel stop in Webbers Falls, Okla., at Interstate 40 and Hwy 100. This travel stop is a raze and rebuild to replace a 22-year-old Love’s in Webbers Falls, which was closed in late September 2012. The rebuilt location includes 80 [...]
The chase may have concluded Sunday night, but “Mirage” characters will live on. While the team from Baltimore took home the championship Sunday night, a cast of Showgirls raced to a victory of their own. They bested their desert rivals, the Cowboys and the Badlanders, in a quest to be first to reach an ice-cold [...]
This spring, Dos Equis is extending the season of Cinco de Mayo with a five-week program that includes exclusive content and inspiration taken from chapters of the Most Interesting Man in the World’s unpublished memoirs. This collection of rituals, feasts and adventures will encourage adult shoppers and on-premise patrons, age 21 and older, to create [...]
Acquisition to broaden chicken line and offer Brakebush new markets for its products. Foodservice chicken producer Brakebush Brothers has announced the acquisition of Trinity Valley Foods of Irving, Texas, a further-processor of raw, sized, marinated, and ready-to-cook chicken products. The agreement was finalized on Dec. 31, 2012. Brakebush Brothers, a supplier of fully-cooked chicken, produces [...]
Hires industry veteran, Alex Goldman. Swisher International has announced that Alex Goldman has joined the company as president of Royal Gold Cigars, a new premium cigar division. Goldman’s tenure began on Jan. 2, 2013, to spearhead the division specifically created to build upon his extensive industry experience. “Alex’s leadership of House of Oxford/Mom’s Cigars as [...]
Condron’s “vast knowledge and experience in the energy and cooperative environment made him a perfect fit for us,” says MFA Oil president. MFA Oil Co. has named Robert Condron chief financial officer, effective Jan.28, 2013. Condron is now responsible for the IT, finance and corporate services departments. He also evaluates strategic and financial planning as [...]