From electronic cigarettes to touchscreen beverage dispensers and healthier snacks—there was something new for everyone at the NACS Show in Atlanta last month. By Erin Rigik, Associate Editor. The convenience store industry has long been known for its retail innovations and this year’s NACS Show, held last month in Atlanta, didn’t disappoint in showcasing cutting-edge…
Maverik Celebrated as CSD’s 2013 Chain of the Year
The Utah marketer honored for its unique adventure culture, an ongoing commitment to employees and its service-first mantra for delivering a memorable shopping experience.By John Lofstock, Editor. There are many common characteristics that comprise Convenience Store Decisions’ Chain of the Year winners. They are retail leaders, innovative marketers, committed to employees and completely driven by…
Keeping Your Customers Connected with WiFi
With the proliferation of Smartphones, iPads and laptops, now more than ever your “always on” customers expect wireless Internet access where they go.By Pat Pape, Contributing Editor. In 1993 when Brett Stewart was speaking to top technology gurus at a conference in San Francisco, he predicted that the world would eventually enjoy the benefits of…
Global Partners Participates in ExxonMobil’s Educational Alliance Program
Alltown Convenience Stores and New England Mobil Gas Distributors help foster math and science education in Northeast schools. Global Partners announced that its retail gasoline dealers, Alltown Convenience Stores and New England Mobil Gasoline Distributors are participating in ExxonMobil’s Educational Alliance Program, a nationwide initiative to enhance math and science learning at K-12 institutions. More…
Next Cigarette List Price Increase Looms
Nearly 65% of respondents believe e-cig displacement of conventional cigs has accelerated. Wells Fargo Securities’ recent “Tobacco Talk” survey results predict cigarette net price realization will accelerate in FY13. Wells Fargo continues to forecast net price realization of at least 4% this year. “Our recent c-store retailer survey results indicate an expected ~$0.06-0.07 per pack…
NOCO Donates Turkeys, Serves Thanksgiving Meal
NOCO volunteers lend a helping hand at The City Mission. The Buffalo City Mission and 10 community volunteers from NOCO joined forces to help serve more than 250 traditional turkey dinners at the Mission’s Annual Thanksgiving Community Meal. Volunteers and staff of the Mission dished out a traditional holiday meal including turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry…
Cumberland Gulf Group Executive Named 2013 Top 10 Breakaway Leader
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer John McMahon recognized by peers for his contributions to human resources. John McMahon, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at The Cumberland Gulf Group, has been named a 2013 Top 10 Breakaway Leader by the Global HR Leadership Summit in recognition of his ability as…
Reimage Your Business
Conversion Pro has been in the convenience store/retail imaging business for more than two decades, and offers satellite locations in eight states east. The company is an installation contractor with over 10,000 installs and imaging projects under its belt. Conversion Pro is equipped with bucket trucks and scissor lifts and can offer warehousing to…
Breakfast Squares
Lettieri’s new STACKER SQUARES are the perfect hand-held solution for anyone looking to start the day with a hearty breakfast. STACKER SQUARES possess a consistent out-of-the-oven flavor profile that appeals to c-store customers. Part of the secret for their success is the dough formulation that produces a buttery, flakey, pastry-like feel and texture. STACKER SQUARES…
Maple Bacon Flavored Syrup
In a Culinary Visions Panel survey that explored taste preferences of more than 500 consumers, sweet and salty flavors were the clear favorites. Smucker Foodservice combines these flavor profiles into its Smucker’s Maple Bacon Flavored Syrup to sweeten the tabletop options and add excitement to breakfast. With all the sweet, comforting taste of maple and…