“As we introduce the Circle K brand throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, we are confident that our mobile app will help us connect and engage with consumers” says MACS spokesperson. Mid-Atlantic Convenience Stores (MACS), with 71 corporate-owned locations in Virginia and Maryland, is the newest retailer to join the OpenStore platform to support their Circle K [...]
“We are honored by this award and continue to see the strength and growth of our partnership with NASCAR,” says Mars spokesperson. Mars Inc. is set to be honored with the 2012 NASCAR Marketing Achievement Award at the NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards held at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. 29. Throughout [...]
Cranberry, lime and blueberry flavors debuting on 7-Eleven shelves now are scheduled to launch nationally in March 2013. Until the end of the year, 7-Eleven Inc. will be the only retailer to offer its customers the three new Red Bull Editions flavors at its participating stores. In red, silver and blue cans, the Red Bull [...]
7-Eleven helps holiday shoppers stock up on energy for their Black Friday shopping sprees. For shoppers who plan to hit the stores early on Black Friday and shop ‘til they drop, 7-Eleven Inc. is offering a one-two energy punch. 7-Eleven customers, who purchase any size Red Bull Energy Drink, including the three new Editions flavors, [...]
Accenture Survey shows customers value data privacy, but many will allow behavior tracking to create personalized offers. Nearly three out of four (72%) of consumers aged 20-40 in the U.S. and the UK use mobile devices while in-store to compare prices, but the majority leave before making a purchase, according to a study by Accenture [...]
“We needed to partner with a best-in-class distributor,” says Tri Star Energy CEO. Tri Star Energy LLC has signed an agreement with Eby-Brown Co., which will provide distribution services to their Daily’s and Twice Daily Convenience Stores. Eby-Brown will begin servicing the Nashville-based chain beginning in early January. Steve Hostetter, CEO/COO of Tri Star Energy [...]
Underbanked Americans plan to spend same or less on gifts this year. As the holiday shopping season gets underway, underbanked consumers of all income levels are feeling the strain on their wallets and planning to spend conservatively on gifts this year, according to the 2012 Underbanked Financial Sentiment Index released this week by Think Finance, [...]
Company welcomes Jon Gunnerson as CEO and managing partner. BAWLS Guarana has reported steady growth and strong results at the close of its second full fiscal year in operation. This can be attributed to the BAWLS distribution network being strengthened through the addition of 13 new DSD partners. The mission of BAWLS is to manufacture [...]
Texas chain captures the crown in the 11th Annual Cintas’ America’s Best Restroom Contest. America voted and agrees that the New Braunfels, Texas Buc-ee’s has a bathroom as big as Texas and some of the most spotless loos in the Lone Star State, making this pit stop perfect for any road warrior and fit for [...]
New Petro Stopping Center being built in Gary, Ind. TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of TA and Petro Stopping Centers branded travel centers, held a groundbreaking ceremony this week to kick off the building of its new Petro Stopping Centers location at 3001 Grant Street (I-80/I-94, Exit 9), in Gary, Ind. The event was [...]
New Qualtrics Survey finds only 16% of shoppers won’t be out shopping on Black Friday. Qualtrics has released the results of its 2012 Holiday Shopping Survey. The research shows that most American consumers have a strong emotional attachment to Black Friday shopping—almost half say the hoopla of discounts and television ads gets them “excited to [...]
NCCR executive director notes RFS is a flawed law that unfairly distorts the market at the expense of chain restaurants, consumers and everyone else involved in the food supply chain. The National Council of Chain Restaurants (NCCR) expressed its disappointment over Environmental Protection Agency’s decision not to grant a waiver of the Renewable Fuel Standard [...]
Mark Hasting joins Kum & Go’s senior management team. Kum & Go President and CEO Kyle Krause announced today that Mark Hasting has been named the company’s new Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. In his role at Kum & Go, Hasting will be responsible for providing executive leadership and management of Kum & Go’s store [...]
Childers Oil donated bottled water, Lucas Oil Co. provided transportation with financial assistance from AMBEST, and The Salvation Army will distribute the water. Childers Oil Co., with assistance from Lucas Oil, AMBEST, Inc. and The Salvation Army, delivered two tractor-trailer truck loads (44 pallets) of bottled water to Hurricane Sandy victims this week. Childers Oil [...]
Gas stations in Springfield, Mo., a local radio station and the Boys & Girls Club work to provide Christmas gifts to in-need youth. Conoco and Phillips 66, fuel brands with high-performance petroleum products, announced their support of the 2012 Angel Tree program with 105.9 KGBX radio station and the Boys & Girls Club in Springfield, [...]