E-cigarette trade group hosting the first ever “Day on the Hill” for its members on Nov. 4–5. The Smoke Free Alternatives Trade Association (SFATA) and its member companies will head to Washington, D.C. for a “Day on the Hill” Nov. 4 – 5 to meet with Congressional Representatives and senior staff legislators to discuss the…
IDDBA 2013-2014 Officers and Board of Directors Elected
The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA) elected the 2013-2014 Officers and Board of Directors at their Annual Business Meeting, held recently in Chicago. William Klump, senior vice president marketing, Butterball LLC, was elected as the association’s chairman of the Board. He has served on the Board of Directors since 2006 and has been actively involved in…
Empire Petroleum Chooses KSS Fuels PriceNet Solution
Pricing Intelligence suite will help support growth at Maryland chain. Empire Petroleum Partners is set to implement the KSS Fuels PriceNet suite of Pricing Intelligence tools across its retail outlets in 13 states. As Empire continues to expand, the Maryland-based fuels distributor and retailer is implementing the complete PriceNet solution with mobile technology and business…
Sionic Mobile, Pine State Trading Co. Sign Strategic Alliance
Partnership provides c-stores, fuel retailers a competitive edge, plus 75% savings in credit card fees. Sionic Mobile, an mCommerce company providing mobile gifting, payments and rewards and Pine State Trading Co., New England’s leader in marketing and distribution of convenience and beverage products, announced a strategic partnership to provide Pine State Trading Co.’s more than…
Street Corner Ranked As A Top Franchise For Minorities
Convenience store chain recognized by USA Today for third year in a row. Street Corner, the convenience store chain ubiquitous in shopping malls in 19 states, has been chosen by USA Today as one of the 50 Top Franchises for Minorities, for the third consecutive year. The 50 Top Franchises for Minorities list will appear…
Hershey Converts Two More Plants to Zero-Waste-to-Landfill Status
Continues to make substantial progress on environmental sustainability. The Hershey Co. announced two more of its plants have achieved Zero-Waste-to-Landfill (ZWL) status. The company now has six U.S. plants that no longer dispose routine waste into landfills. With the addition of the Y&S Plant in Lancaster, Pa., and the Robinson Plant in Robinson, Ill., The…
Oregon Tests Mileage Tax
As states scramble for new revenue, many wait for the results of Oregon’s pilot mileage tracking program. Oregon is set to tax motorists based on the number of miles they drive as opposed to the amount of fuel they consume, raising concerns about cost and privacy, Fox New reported. Following a recently signed bill, the…
Gas Stations Go Gourmet
USA Today finds a number of gas stations are challenging customer perceptions with upscale food offerings. C-stores have been climbing the foodservice ladder for years, striving to show customers that the gas station sandwich from 10 years ago has gotten a gourmet, fresh-prepared makeover. This week, gas station foodservice received some positive national attention from…
CITGO Partners With Huddle Inc.
Launches High School Ticket Program, saving high schools across Alabama, Florida and North Carolina more than $150,000. CITGO Petroleum Corp. has announced a new partnership with Huddle Inc., and the launch of the CITGO & Huddle Inc. High School Ticket Program. Through this new program, which runs through May 2014, CITGO will help 222 high…
Kangaroo Express Stores in the Piedmont-Triad Get New Offerings
Participating stores to receive updated Bean Street Coffee offers, new fresh food items; month-long celebration includes $10K in donations to local schools. Kangaroo Express, operated by The Pantry Inc. announced that 10 stores in the Piedmont-Triad area now feature new store offerings and upgraded appearances as part of the “New at the Roo” program, including…