7-Eleven Inc. and vendor partners break donation record. The National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees (NCASEF), in partnership with 7-Eleven, Inc. and 15 vendor partners, recently announced its single largest financial commitment ever to a charitable organization—Hire Heroes USA, a non-profit organization offering transition and job search assistance to military veterans and their…
Break Time Launches Loyalty Program
Smartphone app built on VERGE Retail Platform. MFA Oil Co., which operates 77 Break Time convenience stores across Missouri and Arkansas has partnered with VERGE Retail, using its Connect smartphone platform to launch a loyalty program. With the loyalty features built into the Break Time app, c-store customers are rewarded each time they use their…
SNICKERS Partners With NASCAR Nationwide Series
Inks deal with Earnhardt Ganassi Racing for Kyle Larson to Pilot a SNICKERS Bites Car in two races. Mars Chocolate North America’s SNICKERS Brand has inked a new partnership with Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (EGR) that will feature development driver Kyle Larson taking the wheel of a SNICKERS Bites car during upcoming NASCAR…
Kroger Achieves Perishable Donations Partnership Milestones
The company has donated 175 million fresh meat, produce & dairy meals to feed hungry families since 2008. The Kroger Co. has donated 175 million meals from fresh meat, produce, dairy and bakery items to Feeding America food banks since 2008 through its groundbreaking Perishable Donations Partnership. The program has also enabled Kroger to divert…
Study Reveals Millennial Brand Attitudes
Millennials are found to be surprisingly pragmatic when it comes to forming their perceptions around brands. Concentric Marketing, a consumer packaged goods marketing and research firm, has released the results of a recent study they conducted around brand attitudes, shopping habits and preferences of Millennial consumers. The results reveal some divergence from some of the…
Soup Season Heats Up
Tomlinson’s Glenray Premium Kettle offers fast heat up and cooking power with 800 watts of energy. Now you can cook soup from scratch and keep it warm—all in one kettle. The Glenray Premium’s adjustable temperature control goes from sizzle to simmer to serve—you save time and spend less on equipment. Features include: 800 watts to…
Kangaroo Express Introduces New Sausage Biscuit Breakfast Offering
New on-the-go breakfast item is included in $2 breakfast combo and grill deals. Kangaroo Express, operated by The Pantry Inc. announced the Jimmy Dean Sausage and Biscuit Bun, its exclusive new breakfast biscuit, is rolling in on the grill to its 1,160 grill-ready stores. Taking a twist on the classic American hot dog, the Jimmy…
Consumer Pessimism Continues Its Worrisome Climb
Consumers are more pessimistic about the economy than they have been all year— and gas prices may not be the primary cause. For the first time this year, consumer pessimism increased over a 30-day period when gas prices fell. More than three in five consumers (61%) say that they are pessimistic, an increase from the…
Outages at Refineries in California to Lift State’s Retail Prices
By Brian L. Milne, Energy Editor, Schneider Electric A string of outages at refineries in California during the first week of September spiked spot gasoline prices in the state with those costs to be passed through the supply chain to retail outlets, pushing pump prices there higher despite a lower trending New York Mercantile Exchange…
Heineken USA Introduces ‘Beers of Mexico’ Variety Pack
Variety pack offers a mix of experiences perfect for holiday gatherings. Heineken USA is gearing up for the season of celebrations and entertaining with the Beers of Mexico Fiesta Variety Pack, the perfect all-in-one party solution to drive consideration and incremental sales this holiday season. Available in 12 packs of bottles or cans, the Beers…