Tropical Fusion Cigarillos

Tropical Fusion Cigarillos

Escape to the islands with the newest flavor of Swisher Sweets Cigarillos: Tropical Fusion. Introduced in January 2013, this unique blend of tropical fruits and fine tobaccos has quickly become a customer favorite. Swisher Sweets Tropical Fusion comes in the well-recognized resealable two-count pouch with the “Sealed Fresh” guarantee. For More Information from Swisher Sweets [...]

Pizza & Snack Oven

Pizza & Snack Oven

Bake your pizza and see it too with Tomlinson Industries’ new Premium 12-inch Pizza & Snack Oven, featuring a lighted interior cabinet and tempered glass door.  This versatile countertop oven bakes and holds at serving temperature, and is ideal for any frozen pizza, frozen snack food or single-serve entrée. The new Premium 12-inch Pizza and [...]

Twist Sticks

Twist Sticks

Morris National has introduced a new flavor to its growing Tangy Zangy Twist Sticks line up: Sour Wild Berry. With four colors twisted into every stick, Tangy Zangy Sour Wild Berry is sure to capture everyone’s attention. Made with real fruit juice in its Southern California factory, it’s  a delicious sour candy for everyone to [...]

Boost Energy, Curb Appetite

Boost Energy, Curb Appetite

Miracle Nutraceuticals LLC has introduced Miracle Mint. Created through years of research and development, Miracle Mint uses a proprietary, patent pending encapsulation and layering process of the highest quality ingredients to boost energy, curb appetite and enhance focus and alertness. Miracle Mint helps customers lose weight and gain energy in order to look good and [...]

Warm Tortilla Merchandiser

Warm Tortilla Merchandiser

CSCAMEX, a developer of innovative temperature controlled merchandisers for the retail industry, has introduced the T-01 Warm Tortilla Merchandiser. The T-01 was introduced after the company’s clients expressed a need for a visual merchandiser that effectively displayed warm fresh tortillas, that was well lighted, temperature controlled, and had the ability to retain the moisture in [...]

Big Calzone Taste, Smaller Size

Big Calzone Taste, Smaller Size

Lettieri’s has debuted two smaller versions of their now famous calzones.  They include a 3-Cheese and a Pepperoni.  Both are four ounces of Italian goodness. Developed from old world recipes, the 3-Cheese is generously filled with Pepperjack, Parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses with pizza sauce.  The Pepperoni variety includes lots of pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and a [...]

On-Trend Dipping Sauces

On-Trend Dipping Sauces

The Broaster Co. has introduced six on-trend dipping sauce flavors and a spicy chicken filet. Together, they enhance The Broaster Co. line of products that includes chicken tenders, shrimp, boneless wings, bone-in wings and chicken filets. The dipping sauces are available in two convenient sizes, 1.25-ounce dipping cups and a gallon-size jug, with a handy [...]

Seize the Day-nish

Seize the Day-nish

Little Debbie has introduced three new premium, individually-wrapped Danish pastries. These bake-shop pastries are baked with real fruit and real cream cheese fillings. The three varieties include:  Little Debbie Cream Cheese Danish Pastry, made with real cream cheese; Little Debbie Berries & Cheese Danish Pastry, made with real fruit and cream cheese; and Little Debbie [...]

Tear Down The Expense Wall!

Tear Down The Expense Wall!

Every small business owner faces the same issue—managing their expenses. While most small businesses keep a keen eye on growing the top line—revenues—many small businesses fail to address their expense line items on an ongoing basis. Granted, once the business started, all line item expenses were carefully reviewed. But, now that your company is established, [...]

Integrating Acquisitions

Integrating Acquisitions

Growing your enterprise can usually be accomplished following two paths: a) organic growth—the process of building your overall portfolio of stores through the development of ground-up store build outs; or b) expanding your portfolio through acquiring other locations. In most cases, the strategy of a growing an organization is generally accomplished with a combination of [...]

Developing Your Financial Acumen

Developing Your Financial Acumen

The art of understanding your business from a financial perspective is a critical step for any entrepreneur. Knowing your business—financially—will provide the business owner the avenue for achieving both their short and long term goals. Today’s cash flows are met, and solid financial acumen positions tomorrows potential exit more effectively. While we would all like [...]

Growing Gum and Mint Sales

Growing Gum and Mint Sales

Study shows that while sales dollars are down, customers continue to purchase gum for numerous reasons, from breath freshening to stress relief. By Erin Rigik, Associate Editor. The gum category has faced an ongoing sales decline since 2010. In 2012, gum saw monthly sales of $954 at convenience stores, with a monthly gross profit of [...]