Imports three authentic Swedish snus brands. Kretek International Inc. has announced its entry into the North American snus market with three Swedish brands, each with its own unique taste profile and style. Each brand is extra-fine cut and shelf-stable in pouched and loose forms. The three brands are THUNDER Xtreme, a premium brand in four [...]
I had the opportunity recently to look back at the archives of Convenience Store Decisions from the early 1990s. The majority of stories were dominated by candy and tobacco. Sure, there were some sandwich stories and the obligatory narrative on roller grills—even one mention of a futuristic retailer in Texas attempting to develop a pricebook [...]
New York state Supreme Court Judge Milton Tingling declared Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s soda ban invalid late Monday. The soda ban would have prohibited restaurants, mobile food carts, delis and concessions at movie theaters, stadiums or arenas from selling sugary drinks in cups or containers larger than 16 ounces. The ban was set to begin Tuesday. [...]
If a retailer doesn’t meet the deadline, the court will assume that retailer accepts the proposed settlement in full. NACS has launched a Website to help retailers from all channels express their opposition to the proposed credit card swipe fee settlement. The site, www.merchantsobject.com, provides the tools for all retailers affected by the proposed settlement [...]
Combined company will form second largest car wash equipment provider in world. Ryko Solutions Inc., the largest provider of managed car wash systems in North America, has entered into a purchase agreement whereby Ryko will acquire MacNeil Wash Systems Ltd. of Barrie, Ontario, Canada, a supplier to the tunnel car wash segment of the industry. [...]
Bradley Corp., a manufacturer of commercial plumbing fixtures and washroom accessories, has announced nationwide availability for the company’s latest commercial hand-washing innovation: the Advocate AV-Series Lavatory System. This sleek, “all-in-one” sink, faucet and dual-sided hand dryer solution delivers the first U.S. made, completely touchless hand-washing experience for a more sustainable, clean and efficient lavatory environment. [...]
Follett Corp.’s Horizon self-contained air-cooled ice machines are now ENERGY STAR qualified. In addition, single-phase remote condensing units of the 1,000, 1,400 and 1,650 series models are qualified. This represents the broadest offering of extruded ice machines in the industry that have been awarded the ENERGY STAR. Follett ice machines have led the industry in [...]
“The Vendgogh offering allows convenience stores to take these low margin ‘gas and go’ customers and turn then into high margin customers,” says McKinney Petroleum Equipment president. Vendgogh, the provider of “Gas Island Vending Solutions” announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with McKinney Petroleum Equipment. McKinney Petroleum Equipment is a multi-state solution [...]
Michael Bloomberg’s large sugary drink ban begins on March 12, but Bloomberg is getting some push back from Starbucks, which has announced it plans to make no immediate changes to its business based on the ban. The new mandate limits sugary drinks sold at restaurants, movie theaters, street carts, and more to 16 ounces. But [...]
Royal Buying Group Inc. (RBG) announced the 2012 Vendors of the Year at the 2013 Independent C-Store Expo on Feb. 28. RBG grants this award to vendors who provide the highest level of service and programming in their category to Royal Buying Group’s chain of independently operated convenience stores, college bookstores, truck stops/travel plazas [...]
The new NACS Category Definitions and Numbering Guide – Version 7.1 is now available for download. In developing the updates, the NACS Research Committee worked closely with industry leaders and key stakeholders to make a few important changes to the 7.0 version, which was published in 2010. These changes improve the clarity of the guide [...]
By Brian L. Milne, Energy Editor, Schneider Electric For the first time since the middle of December, the U.S. average price for regular grade gasoline moved lower according to the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) weekly survey, pressured by worries over economic growth and the effect on fuel demand, along with lower asking prices by suppliers [...]
Lil’ Drug Store Products’ exclusive new Carmex Cherry Click Stick two-count SKU offers double the protection for consumers and powerful profit potential for retailers. Consumers trust the Carmex brand and choose cherry before any other lip balm flavor. The new two-pack is a trade-up opportunity for retailers and a value for consumers with this buy [...]
Hobart’s new ENERGY STAR qualified Advansys LXeR high-temperature undercounter warewasher is the recipient of a Kitchen Innovations 2013 award presented by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show. The KI Awards recognize and celebrate cutting-edge equipment and supplies that specifically improve the back of the house and benefit foodservice operators. The Advansys LXeR high-temp [...]
Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based Doumak Inc. has introduced two new marshmallow snack items: Campfire one-ounce Miniature Marshmallows and one-ounce Fruity Miniature Marshmallows, both in 12 count display boxes ideal for the front end, the count good section, the hot beverage section or the counter. Campfire one-ounce Miniatures are a convenient single serve, fat free, gluten [...]