Specifying your target customer in the diverse Hispanic demographic can help food sales soar at retail. By Howard Riell, Associate Editor. The first rule of marketing for the average Hispanic consumer is understanding that there is no such thing as the average Hispanic consumer. The Hispanic consumer spans a diverse demographic composed of many niche [...]
Despite the continued economic doldrums, U.S. confectionery sales have grown at a pace of 4.2% annually. By Howard Riell, Associate Editor. Keeping shelves full of customers’ favorite candy, gum and mint brands may seem like an obvious practice for convenience store category mangers. However, controlling out-of-stocks continues to be the top challenge for c-stores managing [...]
IDDBA’s “What’s in Store” report shows customers are looking to eat healthier and are shopping more, but they are also buying less on each trip. By John Lofstock, Editor. Consumers are buying less food on each trip to the store, making value that includes healthy choices the crux of their shopping ethos, according to “What’s [...]
Scandinavian Tobacco Group Lane has introduced PIPA, a product that will make it easier than ever for cigarette and cigar smokers to explore the world of pipe tobacco. Each package comes with 1.5 ounces of Vanilla Cavendish pipe tobacco, a free corn cob pipe, a free sticker, and a free ‘Pipe Smoking 101’ instruction booklet—all [...]
Ray Sorensen wins hometown pizza party and a $5,000 grand prize check. After a three-month search for the best local celebrities, Casey’s General Stores Inc. recently announced Ray Sorensen II of Greenfield, Iowa, as the winner of the Casey’s Famous People Contest. Celebrated as The Freedom Rock Artist, Sorensen is a local celebrity known for [...]
For the sixth year in a row, Phillips 66 Co. held an annual sweepstakes at more than 3,500 participating Phillips 66, 76, and Conoco gas stations. Phillips 66, 76 and Conoco gas station chains have announced that Maria Brown from Glendale, Calif. Has won gas for life by filling up with TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline [...]
As consumers look for more value, the new Fuel Rewards Network program offers ways to save big on fuel. Loyalty rewards programs have evolved over the years and so have consumers’ expectations to get value through their everyday purchases, including those purchases made online. According to a national survey sponsored by Shell, nine out of [...]
Participants in the Miami Paddle Challenge were in for a unique surprise when they were joined by five giant, paddling Del Monte bananas. Del Monte Fresh Produce participated in two charity events on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, hosted by Miami Children’s Hospital and other partners, including Publix, Hyundai and Total Bank. Brand ambassadors in Del [...]
Del Monte Fresh Produce has launched a “Banana Halloween Costume Giveaway.” The Facebook sweepstakes began Oct. 8 and ends Oct. 18. Many consumers have made eating healthy an important part of their lifestyle. In order to promote this growing trend, even during times where traditional candy is the treat of choice, Del Monte has decided [...]
Susser expects to build 28-35 retail sites in 2013. Susser Holdings Corp. has released partial operating results for the third quarter of 2012. For the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2012, Susser expects to report: • Same-store merchandise sales growth of approximately 5.8% year-over-year, compared to growth of 7.4% for the year-earlier period. • [...]
The Pizza Market in the U.S.: Foodservice and Retail Report reveals that enhancing the overall healthfulness of your pizza offering can drive sales. Reportlinker.com has released a new market research report titled The Pizza Market in the U.S.: Foodservice and Retail. Data from a Packaged Facts August 2012 survey shows that 97% of U.S. adults [...]
David Carpenter takes the helm as chairman of the board. NACS announced the election of its 2012-13 Executive Committee during its Board of Directors meeting at the NACS Show in Las Vegas, which ran through Oct. 10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Dave Carpenter, president and CEO of West Des Moines-based J.D. Carpenter Companies [...]
Circle K to continue to lease and operate stores at the locations. A property-owner is divesting a portfolio of 42 sites, on which Circle K leases stores, in Oklahoma City, Okla. The real estate portfolio is listed for sale with an asking price of $60 million. All 42 properties are leased to Circle K on [...]
Giant Eagle helps families plan budgets for the holiday season by announcing price locks on hundreds of popular items. Multi-format food and fuel retailer Giant Eagle Inc. is helping families better manage their grocery budgets by locking low prices through the holidays on hundreds of the items customers purchase most. Even if costs go up, [...]
NACS established the scholarship program in 1999 in memory of Jim Yates, founder of E-Z Mart Stores Inc. and 1992-1993 NACS chairman. NACS scholarship winners were recognized during a reception in their honor on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the NACS Show. The NACS Scholarship Program, created in memory of Jim Yates and David Erickson, recognizes [...]