With big tobacco companies introducing e-cigarettes, the category could be competing with cigarette margins by 2017. New research from Wells Fargo shows via its proprietary e-cig interactive model suggests e-cigarette margins could surpass conventional cigarette margins by 2017. “Based on our in-depth analysis of the tobacco industry over the next decade, we now anticipate the [...]
Judges hear arguments on whether a size limit on some sugary drinks should be allowed in NYC. After a judged rejected the legitimacy of a soda ban— that looked to outlaw most sweet beverages over 16-ounces at city-licensed eateries—in March, the city has appealed. On Tuesday four justices from a state appeals court looked to [...]
Uniforms and transportation for soccer team is being provided by ampm. For the second year in a row, ampm, is sponsoring Alianza de Futbol events in California and for the first time in Arizona. “It’s an uplifting and rewarding experience to support children and young adults in the Hispanic soccer community,” said Donna Sanker, ampm [...]
Commonwealth-Altadis is reintroducing Montclair—one of America’s classic cigarette brands. “This national re-launch establishes Montclair as an exceptional value,” said Al Dejewski, senior vice president of consumer marketing. “Montclair is a premium-tasting cigarette that is reasonably priced.” Montclair was first launched in the 1960s when it was highly regarded for its innovation and use of high-quality [...]
Kretek International Inc. has announced a new EZ Cig Rechargeable kit with battery, USB charger and a single 400-puff cartomizer equal to around two packs of cigarettes. EZ Cig rechargebles deliver 2.1 % nicotine, about the same as tobacco cigarettes. EZ Cig was introduced in July 2012 and has achieved strong distribution in smokeshops and [...]
Keep doughnut and other bakery product displays full and fresh beyond breakfast for maximum profit potential. By Marilyn Odesser-Torpey, Associate Editor.When a client asked convenience store consultant Dean Dirks how he could increase his doughnut sales, Dirks gave him one simple piece of advice: “I told him to keep the display filled with [...]
Fundraiser benefits Cape Fear Council Boy Scouts. VPS Convenience Store Group, operator of the Scotchman Convenience Stores, will host its 30th Annual Summer Swing Golf Tournament and Auction to benefit the Boy Scouts of America, Cape Fear Council, on June 11-12, 2013. A dinner and auction will be held at the Holiday Inn Resort at [...]
Members can reach the UltraONE Platinum level by earning 20,000 points in any calendar year. TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters) operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, has added a new rewards level to its UltraONE Driver Rewards Program. The new ‘Ultimate Platinum’ level, the highest rewards level, rewards professional driver [...]
Customers have the chance to win a new bike. Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes has announced the winner of its Ultimate Summer Grilling Sweepstakes: Kate Uriarte from Forestport, N.Y. Uriarte won a prize pack from Bud Light Lime, including a combination charcoal/propane grill, smoker, thermoelectric cooler and patio set. The summer sweepstakes fun continues as [...]
By Brian L. Milne, Energy Editor, Schneider Electric Spot prices for gasoline in the Chicago market spiked to better than 4-1/2 year highs in starting the first week of June before dropping back on data points showing increased processing at Midwest refineries, while wholesale gasoline costs at major metropolitan markets across the U.S. were mostly [...]
METRO Electronic Cigarettes is proud to release its new King-Size Soft-Tip Disposable E-Cigarette with the look, feel and size of the real thing, and offering menthol and traditional tobacco flavors in an assortment of colors. With METRO’s variety of packaging and display options comes a wider affordability gap. Its e-cigs are offered in disposables, as [...]
Program spurs consumer loyalty while helping community and inspiring store cleanliness among employees. By Erin Rigik, Associate Editor. ALON Brands is taking its Clean Team program to the next level with a new customer contest and car giveaways. “All major oil brands are pulling back and getting rid of retail locations and turning toward refining [...]
“People First” strategy results in 1,500 additional employees gaining access to comprehensive health benefits. The Cumberland Gulf Group, which includes Cumberland Farms, the highly successful 600-unit convenience store chain, and Gulf Oil, the nation’s fastest growing branded marketer of energy products, announced today that as part of its ongoing initiative to be one of the [...]
Following 30-day trial, Purple Cow Convenience Stores roll out SMART Fuel Pricing. Slidell Oil has chosen PriceAdvantage SMART Fuel Pricing, a fuel price management solution, for their 20 Purple Cow convenience stores across the Gulf Coast. Slidell Oil was looking for an advanced pricing tool to aid them in the fuel pricing process by providing [...]
NPD report finds rewards and loyalty programs are gaining traction among major oil chain shoppers. Consumers are finding value in convenience stores as evidenced by a modest 2% gain in consumer traffic, which led to an increase of nearly 6% in dollars compared to the same quarter a year ago, according to The NPD Group, [...]