By Brian L. Milne, Energy Editor, Schneider Electric The session before expiring on the last business day of August, the September gasoline futures contract rallied to a $3.1095 gallon six-week high on the spot continuation chart, spurred higher by concern over U.S. military intervention in Syria in response to evidence the Syrian government used the…
Protein-based Snacks
For the 90% of teens who reach for a snack once a day and the 73% eating more than one snack per day, Hormel Foods introduces Hormel REV wraps; a protein-rich snack providing sustained, real energy to keep them fueled longer. Adding to the Hormel Foods portfolio of convenient and quality products, Hormel REV wraps…
Corner Store Opens New Texas Locations
New stores feature fresh-baked items. Continuing its Texas growth streak, Corner Store has opened two new locations in Texas, one in Burnet, Texas and the other in Conroe, Texas, just north of the Houston metro area. Both stores measure 4,650 square feet and feature indoor and outdoor dining, a beer cave, an ATM and seven…
7-Eleven Partners With Pillsbury
Introduces warm cinnamon rolls. The mornings just got a little sweeter at 7-Eleven stores with the introduction of a new Pillsbury Cinnamon Roll, the retailer’s first warm bakery offering and the first Pillsbury branded fresh-bakery item with a convenience retailer. Available with hot foods as well as in the fresh bakery case at participating stores,…
BP Branded Sites To Be Sold In Bankruptcy Sale
“A little TLC and these stations can be pumping high gas gallons and have great inside sales,” says NRC’s executive managing director. Eugene Crane, as Chapter 11 Trustee, has retained NRC Realty & Capital Advisors LLC, (NRC) to coordinate the sale of five operating convenience stores with gas. The stores are being sold pursuant to…
Spinx Extends Loyalty With Mobile App
The Spinx Co. is launching its new Spinx Xtras mobile app today, Sept. 3. The app allows consumers to manage their Spinx Xtras loyalty card by earning gas discount rewards, redeeming gas discount rewards at the pump and paying for their purchases at the store via mobile payment. Customers can receive a five-cent-per-gallon discount when…
KickBack Rewards Systems Kicks Off Fantasy Football Season
Cardholders can build their Fantasy Football team when using their KickBack card at participating locations and will compete against other KickBack cardholders for a chance to win two tickets to The Big Bowl Game, February 2, 2014 at the MetLife Stadium. With the start of the 2013 National Football League season, KickBack Rewards Systems is…
Couche-Tard Announces Results for Q1 of Fiscal 2014
“Numerous improvement efforts deployed in Europe enabled us to turn around the negative trend in in-store sales as well as fuel volume,” says CEO. For its first quarter of fiscal 2014, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. has announced net earnings of $255.0 million, up $152.1 million (147.8%), which equals $1.35 per share on a diluted basis. The…
Avoid Unsanitary Ice
Experts share tips on ice machine maintenance. FCSI-The Americas, the only consulting society dedicated to serving independent foodservice design and hospitality management professionals, has announced the results of the latest FCSI Consultant’s Crystal Ball Survey, which offers insight to good health and safety practices for maintaining and servicing ice machines. FCSI-TA members were asked about…
Bigger One-Gram Snus Pouch
In response to adult snuser demand, Camel SNUS Frost, the No. 1 selling snus in America, is now available nationwide in a one-gram pouch. Camel SNUS Frost Large offers the same cool, refreshing taste consumers of Camel SNUS Frost have come to expect—just in a larger size. Camel SNUS Frost Large became available nationwide on…