Named for Shaquille O’Neal, the new cream soda line is set to be a big hit with customers. One of pro-basketball’s biggest stars (literally and otherwise) Shaquille O’Neal is getting his own soda namesake: Soda Shaq. 7-Eleven Inc. has announced the national rollout of AriZona Beverages’ new, all-natural line of cream sodas, now chilling at…
VPS Acquires 17 BreadBox Stores
“We are excited to expand our presence into middle Tennessee,” says VPS Chairman and CEO. VPS Convenience Store Group, an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners Inc., has acquired the 17 store BreadBox group located in the greater Knoxville, Tenn. area. With this acquisition, VPS now operates 435 stores in eight states, including 34 locations in…
Mediterranean Snacks
New tapaz2go are comprised of a single serve pouch of protein-rich Mediterranean Snacks Lentil Crackers Sea Salt, along with a container of wholesome hummus in Classic, Roasted Garlic or Red Pepper varieties, in one convenient, portable package. With seven grams of protein and 250 calories or less, tapaz2go ideal choice for consumers looking for nutritious,…
Jack’s Market Joins KickBack Rewards Coalition in Colorado
Chain’s primary coalition partner will be Pester Marketing, which operates 51 Alta Convenience Stores, many of which are partnered with Conoco and Phillips 66 fuel brands. As retailers look to drive traffic to the convenience store, an effective rewards program can help tilt the playing field in their favor. Loyalty programs are increasingly influencing where…
Phillips 66 Partners With Convenience Store Alliance
“With our CSA relationship, we look forward to offering independent convenience store operators across the nation access to reduced costs on products and services, says Phillips 66 spokesperson. Phillips 66, which owns leading gas station brands Phillips 66, 76 and Conoco, announced the company’s new business relationship with Convenience Store Alliance (CSA), introducing a new…
Rutter’s Dairy Introduces New Low-Calorie Tea
Just in time to round out National Iced Tea month, Rutter’s Dairy introduces its latest iced tea flavor: Cherry Pomegranate. Rutter’s cherry pomegranate iced tea is not only the perfect summer thirst-quencher, but also a figure-friendly choice, having just 40 calories per serving. The new flavor comes in the half gallon size and is now…
Mars Named Best Private Company
Mars recognized by Ethical Corporation 2013 Responsible Business Awards. Mars Inc. has been named Best Private Company by Ethical Corporation Responsible Business Awards 2013. Ethical Corp. is a global business publication focused on global ethical business and exploring how large companies are responding to the sustainable business agenda. Ethical Corporation Responsible Business Awards pay tribute…
RIISER Energy of Wisconsin Adds SmartLink
“Heartland’s SmartLink program makes PCI much more manageable,” says director of information technology for RIISER. RIISER Energy has added SmartLink by Heartland Payment Systems. A Wausau, Wis.-based convenience store and gasoline retailer, RIISER is implementing Heartland’s state-of-the-art managed network technology solution in its 28 convenience stores in Wisconsin. Heartland’s SmartLink solution is a cloud-based, secure…
Brand Positioning – A Focus On Clarity
By John Matthews, founder and president of Gray Cat Enterprises Inc. Who are we? That is a question I hear all the time from companies that are trying to better communicate to their customers. All too often, companies have grown in spite of the fact of not really knowing whom they are or what they…
New Flavors
Killer Buzz has a brand new look and new flavors. The potent and distinct design separates KLR BZ from the rest of the herd. Dragon Spit, Livid and Hybrid flavors join Proto and Zilch to complete the KLR BZ line-up. All flavors of KLR BZ contain the functionality of the original, named Proto, including Giant…