Research shows that, despite attitudinal differences, the generations are essentially the same in their use of mobile payments. New research from GfK reveals vast age differences in U.S. attitudes toward mobile payments, with Generations Y and Z—often referred to as Millennials—twice as likely to view them as faster, easier, or more efficient than other types…
7-Eleven Treating Hungry Families This Halloween
Retailer invites customers to pay it forward with pizza. Halloween can be a scary holiday for kids. But not having enough food is even scarier for too many kids in the greater Portland, Ore. and Vancouver, Wash., areas. Local 7‑Eleven stores are inviting residents to do something about it this Halloween weekend in its second…
Core-Mark Announces Third Quarter 2014 Investor Call
Core-Mark Holding Co. Inc. plans to release its earnings before the market opens on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014 for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2014 and will host an investor call later that morning at 9 a.m. Pacific time. This call may be accessed by dialing 800-588-4973 using the code 38339865. The call may…
Stripes Convenience Stores Celebrates Día de los Muertos
Announces 2014 Commemorative Poster Giveaway. Stripes Convenience Stores will be celebrating Día de los Muertos, a Mexican holiday that takes place on Nov. 2, with a Facebook giveaway of autographed limited edition prints created by an emerging Texas Artist. Beginning today, Stripes will launch a contest on its Facebook page asking fans to upload a…
Parker’s Hires Convenience Store Industry Veteran
Lance Ramsey joins Parker’s as financial analyst. Parker’s recently hired industry veteran Lance Ramsey as a financial analyst. In his new position, Ramsey is responsible for projecting cash flow, conducting market research, analyzing budget capital expenditures and coordinating financial reporting. Ramsey joins Parker’s after working as a financial analyst and business analyst at Ricker Oil…
Tedeschi Welcomes Fall With Produce, Floral and Bakery Offerings
From apple cider to mini pumpkins and fresh vegetables, customers can find autumn favorites at Tedeschi. Tedeschi Food Shops continues to cross new boundaries in the Fresh Foods category for c-stores. Tedeschi’s has seen great success with the implementation of its new produce program that began in August of this year. The new program boasts…
U.S. Diesel Fuel Demand to Peak in 2015
While domestic demand for diesel fuel is expected to peak in 2015, global demand for diesel fuel is expected to increase by more than six million barrels per day from 2013 to 2030. An increase in overall vehicle efficiencies and the growing use of compressed natural gas for heavy-duty vehicles will more than offset a…
GPM Investments Selling 16 Sites in Five States
The properties will be sold using NRC’s well-known “buy one, some or all” sealed bid sale process. GPM Investments LLC of Richmond, Va., has retained NRC Realty & Capital Advisors LLC to coordinate the sale of 12 convenience stores with gasoline, one convenience store with Subway franchise, two former convenience stores and one vacant land…
Fire & Ice Cigarillos
Do you have a taste for spicy hot cinnamon or icy cool mint? Swisher Sweets satisfies both with the introduction of its latest limited edition cigarillos. Swisher Sweets Blazing Fire has an intense cinnamon taste that’s both sweet and spicy. Swisher Sweets Arctic Ice provides a cold and frosty blast of icy mint. These two…
Hot and Spicy Sandwiches
Hillshire Brands has introduced a new line of Jimmy Dean hot and spicy sandwiches, providing operators with a full range of breakfast and lunch solutions that address the hot and spicy trend. Some 54% of consumers prefer very spicy foods and sauces, up 48% from 2011, according to Technomic’s Flavor Consumer Trend Report, 2014. This…