Millions of consumers will shop at physical stores this Black Friday. Despite the growing popularity of online shopping, millions of consumers will flock to the stores this Black Friday. According to a recent study, these shoppers are not just in pursuit of the ultimate deal, but rather, the ultimate experience. WD Partners, a customer experience…
Isis Introduces Alliance Program
“The Isis Alliance Program will help companies harness the competitive advantages created by mobile commerce and better serve merchant customer needs,” says chief sales officer, Isis. Isis, the mobile commerce joint venture created by AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile USA Inc. and Verizon Wireless, has launched the Isis Alliance Program. The Isis Alliance Program supports merchant technology…
7-Eleven and Belly Launch Meal Donation Program in Chicago
During the Thanksgiving Holiday, Belly members can redeem loyalty points at 7-Eleven stores to donate meals to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. 7-Eleven Inc. and Belly have launched “Give a Little & Do Great,” a joint program running until Dec. 2 at all participating Chicago 7-Eleven store locations. The two companies will donate a meal…
Handcrafted Beef Jerky
Jack Link’s has introduced a new product line that celebrates the brand’s rich heritage — Jack Link’s Small Batch, Handcrafted Beef Jerky. Following original family recipes, Jack Link’s new Small Batch, Handcrafted Beef Jerky is made with thick slices of premium beef and is available in three flavors: Original No. 11; Peppered No. 15; and…
New E-Cig Blends
Mistic, maker of high quality, value-priced electronic cigarettes and vapor products, has introduced its newest blend of electronic cigarette refill cartridges. These new blends will be added to Mistic’s full lineup of product offerings. True to the brand’s commitment of providing users with a more authentic vapor experience, Mistic’s new American Blend and Cool Ice…
Green Commitment
Electrolux has a longstanding reputation for its strong commitment to sustainability. Several indices rank Electrolux highly for its social and environmental performance, including the Dow Jones World Index, and its product offerings meet and exceed international standards and norms such as ECA, Gastec and EIA. In 2007, the European Commission awarded the Sustainable Energy Award…
New Shelf Technology
Powershelf is a provider of power-at-the-shelf retail technology solutions. Powershelf’s technology provides constant power and two-way communications to software-enabled applications and devices. In turn, these networked applications and devices deliver a variety of advertising, merchandising and pricing services to customers. There are multiple Powershelf applications including out-of-stock sensors, at-the-shelf video advertising, and electronic shelf label systems that address critical, ongoing challenges faced by retailers and…
Be Socially Responsible
Smokersrule Sanitizing Spray has added Vanilla to the already successful Citrus Scent. Smokersrule is formulated to eliminate the tobacco odor on clothes, skin and hair after smoking. It is safe for use on all clothing, skin and hair. With a retail price of $1.99, the 80 sprays per pen that fits in a pocket, has…
Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups
Nestlé BUTTERFINGER Peanut Butter Cups will be available in retail stores nationwide in January 2014. You may not have realized it, but your peanut butter cups have been missing something: a dose of Butterfinger. Nestlé Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups take the classic peanut-butter and chocolate combination of peanut butter cups to a whole new level.…
NACS Praises New Menu-Labeling Legislation
The legislation “treats restaurants like restaurants and convenience stores like convenience stores,” says NACS senior vice president of government relations. The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) hailed legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate this week, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act (S.1756), as a thoughtful approach to providing the necessary flexibility and understanding of…