Acumera to provide next generation firewalls to Clark and Crown locations. Acumera has announced that it will provide managed network security for Clark Brands LLC, which licenses the Clark and Crown gasoline brands and provides credit card processing services to more than 1,100 petroleum retailers and fuel stations across the country. As a part of…
Kangaroo Express Gallons for Good Program Raises $25K
BP, Marathon and Valero donated one penny to the ‘Salute Our Troops’ Campaign for every gallon purchased with a fuel rewards card at participating Kangaroo Express stores. The Pantry Inc. announced the results of the Gallons for Good program. To support the third annual Kangaroo Express Salute Our Troops campaign, fuel partners BP, Marathon and…
Maverik Honored at CSD’s Chain of the Year Gala
Industry elite roast Brad Call, vice president of Adventure Culture for Maverik, as more than 200 retailers and suppliers honor the 2013 Convenience Store of the Year chain. “Maverik does such a great job. Imagine how good they could do if Brad worked more than 20 minutes a month,” joked Pat Lewis, president of Oasis…
NACS Names Four New Retailer Members to Board of Directors
NACS announces the election of four retail members to serve on its Board of Directors. The new Board members were named to their positions during the NACS Board of Directors meeting at the NACS Show in Atlanta. The NACS Show is ranked one of the 50 largest annual trade shows in the United States. The…
Even Greater Success Is Possible, Says NACS Chairman Dave Carpenter
The convenience store industry has seen phenomenal success and growth while other channels have faced challenges, but even greater success may be possible as it continues to evolve, stressed 2013-2014 NACS Chairman Dave Carpenter before a standing-room-only general session audience at the NACS Show. “I don’t think it’s any stretch to say that many of…
Bob Sears Leads New NACS Supplier Board
Joe Vonder Haar, managing partner of iSEE Store Innovations Inc., named chair-elect. Bob Sears, director of trade & state relations and training & compliance for Altria Group Distribution Co., has been named 2013-14 chairman of the NACS Supplier Board. In addition, Joe Vonder Haar, managing partner of iSEE Store Innovations Inc., was named chair-elect and…
Tantus Tobacco Launches New E-Cig
Tantus Tobacco has announced the launch of a ground-breaking new e-cig you will soon be able to offer your customers. The initial 24/7 product offering features two flavors—Classic and Frost Menthol—and customers will also have the freedom to choose either a disposable or rechargeable e-cig. The Tantus 24/7 line is the first to offer a…
Core-Mark to Webcast Presentation From Wells Fargo Forum
Core-Mark Holding Co. Inc., one of the largest marketers of fresh and broad-line supply solutions to the convenience retail industry in North America, announced that it will Webcast its presentation from the Wells Fargo 2013 Convenience Store Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013 beginning at 9:45 a.m. Eastern. The live Webcast can be accessed at…
Marketing to Hispanic Customers
According to The NPD Group, Hispanics in the U.S. are more likely to purchase groceries, dairy and bread from convenience stores than non-Hispanics. What are you doing to cater to this growing consumer base? By Howard Riell, Associate Editor. Marketing to Hispanics is just like marketing to any other ethnic group, which is what can…
Saving Energy Saves Money
Lighting accounts for 20-50% of electricity consumption, reported the Small Business Administration (SBA). And while green initiatives might cost more up front, retailers are finding that they can result in some impressive savings. By Marilyn Odesser-Torpey, Associate Editor. Due to continually improving equipment, lighting usually provides the highest return-on-investment of major upgrades, the SBA explained.…