With Prism Skylabs, your smartphone or tablet is a real-time window into your business. Zoom, tap, and swipe your way around any shelf, aisle or display. Dig into powerful analytics—from customer dwell time to footpaths to product lift—from wherever you are and whenever you want. Prism Skylabs condenses customer interaction into stunning, privacy-protected imagery and [...]
Legislation aims to provide misfueling protection for retailers who abide by EPA’s E15 labeling requirements. On Friday, Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy, introduced the “Domestic Fuels Act of 2013” (H.R. 1214), which is designed to provide more legal and regulatory certainty to retailers wanting to sell [...]
“Americans are not only responding to greater access to these products, but also to the stories and people behind them,” says The Brewers Association director. The Brewers Association (BA), the trade association representing small and independent American brewers, has released 2012 data on U.S. craft brewing growth. In a year when the total U.S. beer [...]
“We continue to improve our network by adding quality stores, while divesting some stores that do not meet our profitability criteria,” says Couche-Tard CEO. For its third quarter, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. has announced net earnings of $142.5 million, up $55.7 million or 64.2%, which equals $0.75 per share on a diluted basis, an increase of [...]
Convenience Valet has teamed with Wholesome Goodness to introduce a broad assortment of affordable, all-natural and great tasting foods that are “simple, naturally delicious.” All Wholesome Goodness foods are made with a nutrition-minded approach, and an emphasis on natural ingredients such as whole grains and fiber and other beneficial nutrients such as antioxidants and Omega-3’s. [...]
Tom Briant, executive director and legal counsel for the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO), told CSD that New York City’s proposal “infringes on a retailer’s free-speech rights.” Just a week after his soft drink ban failed, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has embarked on a new proposal to ban cigarettes and tobacco from [...]
“Safety is something that can’t be compromised,” says Atlas CEO. Atlas Oil has been named 2012 Safest-in-Class by the Michigan Trucking Association (MTA). The company logged 5.4 million miles in the State of Michigan during 2012 with a .37 accident rate to secure the top honors in the tank truck division at the annual MTA [...]
Drivers now enjoy 3,000 Lanes of DEF at the pump. A commitment to making life better for America’s drivers means finding ways—big and small—to make their jobs easier, faster and more convenient. In keeping with that commitment, Pilot Flying J now offers diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) at the pump at 3,000 fuel lanes across the [...]
By Brian L. Milne, Energy Editor, Schneider Electric The recent transition in gasoline specifications to lower summer-grade emission standards in the Chicago spot market pushed up wholesale costs at terminals in the upper Midwest that will drive retail prices higher in the coming days. Overall, wholesale costs in major metropolitan markets were mixed—higher in the [...]
Some 60% of consumers say they expect gas prices will increase in the coming 30 days. Consumer pessimism related to gas prices and the economy remains high but did not increase in March, according to the results from the monthly NACS Consumer Fuels Survey. While 59% of U.S. consumers once again indicated that they are [...]
Young Americans and those with children like to spice things up in the kitchen, according to new research from Mintel on the ethnic foods market. Some nine in 10 adults aged 25-to-34-years-old say they prepared ethnic food at home in the past month versus only 68% of those 65+. In addition, 91% of Americans with [...]
Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based Doumak Inc. has introduced Campfire S’mores Kits, complete with Campfire Regular Marshmallows, premium chocolate and traditional honey graham crackers (16.3-ounce total net weight). This convenient, all-in-one kit makes 12 delicious, gooey s’mores and is perfect for camping, backyard bbq’s, the beach and the microwave. Campfire S’mores kits are available in 12-count [...]
Wave Collection aims to diversify the discount cigarette category and satisfy adult customers with its rich, smooth flavor and stylish packs. Wave Collection’s design is a new addition to the brand family and will be available in California, Louisiana, and Kentucky during the second quarter 2013. Collection complements the brand’s premium quality American blend tobacco. [...]
Free concert tickets, coffee and prizes also greeted customers at the Edgewater High’s grand-reopening celebration. High’s customers had the chance to fuel up for less this morning, March 15. Beginning at 6 a.m. and for the following 107 minutes, customers had the opportunity to purchase regular unleaded gasoline for $1.99 per gallon. The offer was [...]
Core-Mark Holding Co. Inc., one of the largest marketers of fresh and broad-line supply solutions to the convenience retail industry in North America, announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2012. Highlights included record annual sales of $8.9 billion; record adjusted EBITDA in 2012 and a 30% increase in diluted [...]