Variety-filled menu offers frozen yogurt bar, hot soups, pizza and more. Professional drivers spend hours on the road away from their families, transporting goods and materials across America. When they pull over to refuel, they’re looking for some familiar comforts and a little taste of home. That’s why Pilot Flying J is committed to making [...]
Ethanol reducing pump prices. Contrary to information coming from the oil industry, the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and its associated “RIN credits” have not been a factor in this spring’s higher retail gasoline prices, according to new analysis conducted by Informa Economics Inc. In fact, the study found ethanol costs significantly less than gasoline at [...]
Krista Reddington joins Wilbur Curtis as manager of sales support and marketing. Wilbur Curtis Co., a premiere manufacturer of commercial coffee and tea brewing systems, recently named Krista Reddington as new manager of sales support and marketing. The announcement was made by Curtis Executive Vice President, Kevin Curtis. Reddington brings with her over a decade [...]
Last April, Bud Light Lime Lime-A-Rita hit shelves, and in less than eight months, became the leading flavored malt beverage brand on the market, selling more than 500,000 barrels. The successful launch of Lime-A-Rita was second only to Bud Light’s other 2012 innovation, Bud Light Platinum, which was the No. 1 top-selling new product in [...]
Both Hess and Elliott send letters to shareholders urging them to support their board nominees. Hess Corp. sent a letter to all shareholders, urging them to vote for the election of the board’s nominees. The letter accompanied its definitive proxy materials filed in connection with its 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, set for May 16, [...]
Retailer invites users to help develop future features. 7-Eleven Inc. is turning over the future development of its new smartphone application (app) to the public. With hopes of making U.S. consumers’ lives even more convenient, the world’s largest convenience retailer is seeking public feedback as it expands features and capabilities of its recently released app. [...]
Tom Heinz Elected as Chairman, NATSO Board of Directors. NATSO, the national trade association representing truckstops and travel plazas, today announced that it has named Tom Heinz, President of Heinz Inc. and Coffee Cup Fuel Stops & Convenience Stores, as its 2013 Chairman of the Board. Heinz, who succeeds Darrin Flitton as Chairman of the [...]
College students from around the world compete in ‘Beach Bash Dash’ obstacle course and “banana dance.” Hundreds of Spring Breakers from around the world took part in the first Del Monte Fresh “Beach Bash Dash” in Daytona Beach, Fla. The event was part of a new campaign to promote healthful eating habits among college students, [...]
Newcastle Brown Ale has launched ‘No Bollocks 2013,’ a new integrated national marketing campaign intended to help retailers sell more beer. As an extension of its original No Bollocks platform launched in 2012, the new work continues Newcastle’s dedication to bollocks-free ads by celebrating honesty. At the heart of the ‘No Bollocks 2013’ campaign is [...]
LSI Industries has added five new LED solutions for a variety of interior applications: LED ASC Ascent Recessed Direct/Indirect Ambient Lighting; LED PEC Peak Efficiency Recessed Direct/Indirect Ambient Lighting; LED EG3 Enclosed & Gasketed Vaportight Lighting; LED Duetto Accent Lighting; and LED MWW Micro Wall Wash Lighting. All feature high-performance LED optical systems to delivery [...]
Some 46 gas stations are for sale, as well as other assets. Jump Oil Co. Inc., a petroleum marketing and convenience store company headquartered in Jefferson City, Mo., is selling its chain of 46 gas stations and convenience stores. In addition, the chain is divesting one other retail location, the related dealer leases and fuel [...]
“Lehigh Gas Partners looks forward to working with 7-Eleven and is confident customers will benefit from the rebranding of these locations,” says Lehigh Gas Partners CEO. 7-Eleven Inc. is rebranding convenience stores in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties in Ohio as part of a 19-store lease from Lehigh Gas Partners LP, based in Allentown, Pa. Lehigh [...]
Aloha Petroleum becomes the exclusive provider for Air1 diesel exhaust fluid in Hawaii. Aloha Petroleum of Hawaii has joined Mansfield Oil Co.’s DeliveryONE network distribution for Yara’s Air1 brand of diesel exhaust fluid. Ready to service the local market, Aloha Petroleum services Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. Diesel exhaust fluid is the key [...]
New retail relationship adds more than 1,400 stores to the official energy drink of the UFC’s retail roster. Safeway Inc. is adding energy drink brand Xenergy in more than 1,400 of its stores nationwide. The retailer will offer the zero-calorie and sugar-free energy drink’s best-selling flavors: Mango Guava and Cherry Lime. Consumers can expect to [...]
Brian L. Milne, Energy Editor, Schneider Electric Lower wholesale costs for gasoline are moving through the supply chain which should again pressure retail prices, with the Energy Information Administration (EIA) last reporting in their weekly survey through March 18 a national average for regular grade at a $3.696 gallon five-week low. The average has declined [...]