Flavorization and healthy foods, among show floor themes. The 2013 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show (NRA Show), took place Saturday, May 18 through Tuesday, May 21, at Chicago’s McCormick Place. The show is the most comprehensive trade show for the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry in the U.S. and abroad. This year’s 94th annual…
NRF to Reject Credit Card Swipe Fee Settlement
Retailers who oppose the plan have until May 28 to say whether they will opt out of the money offered. The National Retail Federation announced it will formally oppose a proposed settlement of a federal antitrust lawsuit over credit card swipe fees charged by Visa and MasterCard, and urged retailers to carefully consider their own…
Boris Zelmanovich Joins The Pantry
The Pantry welcomes new senior vice president, chief merchandising officer. The Pantry Inc. announced that Boris Zelmanovich is joining the executive leadership team as senior vice president and chief merchandising officer. Zelmanovich joins The Pantry from Big Lots effective June 3 and will lead merchandising. He served as vice president of merchandising strategy at Big…
Sweets And Snacks Expo Showcases 2013 Trends
Comfort, spice and little bites dominate candy and snack category trends. The 2013 Sweets and Snacks Expo, presented by the National Confectioners Association (NCA) took place in Chicago at McCormick Place May 21-23. The show brought together more than 15,000 manufacturers, buyers and industry leaders from 70 countries. More than 600 companies debuted treats, and…
Phillips 66 Marketers Conference Kicks Off in Las Vegas
Attracting Millennials, alternative fuels, fleet management and adopting a winning loyalty program among the key issues address during day one of the three-day conference. By John Lofstock, Editor Hundreds of Phillips 66, Conoco and 76-branded marketers descended on Las Vegas this week for the Phillips 66 2013 Marketing Conference & Trade Show. The theme of…
GMCW Announces Certification
GMCW, which offers beverage and foodservice equipment, announced the certification of its Crathco division’s Quality Management System to the ISO 9001:2008 standard. This certification is part of GMCW’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and customer service. To meet ISO 9001:2008 standards, Crathco underwent a stringent evaluation process that included quality management system development, documentation review,…
Phillips 66 Partners With OpenStore
“We are excited to align with the well-recognized GasBuddy brand,” says president of global marketing for Phillips 66. OpenStore by GasBuddy, a multi-channel digital marketing solution for convenience store chains, has partnered with Phillips 66, owner of gas station brands Phillips 66, Conoco and 76. OpenStore will be launching new Websites and mobile apps for…
Family Express Reaches “The Cloud”
Partners with 3xLOGIC. Family Express announced that it has chosen 3xLOGIC, Inc., a developer of intelligent video solutions, as its provider of video surveillance solutions beginning May of 2013. This is another innovative way that Family Express uses technology to enhance overall operational efficiency and deliver outstanding customer service. The 3xLOGIC’s VIGIL Video Management System…
Mars Donates To Habitat For Humanity
Donation to help fund the construction of homes in Chicago’s south suburbs. To show appreciation to Chicago for being home to the NCA Sweets & Snacks Expo and to honor the tradition and history of the confectionery industry here, Mars Chocolate North America presented a check to Habitat for Humanity Chicago South Suburbs during the…
Hillary Rodham Clinton to Speak at the NACS Show Closing Session
“Her presentation continues our long-standing tradition of having the world’s top leaders share their insights and insider’s perspective at the NACS Show,” says NACS Vice Chairman of Convention. The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton, former Secretary of State and former U.S. Senator from New York, has been named as a speaker at the NACS Show, which…