Convenience Store Decisions

October 11, 2006


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CSDPlus: News Analysis from the editors of CSD

Chevron Gets Fresh
New imaging program transforms the forecourt with a colorful array of bright lights and warm, friendly graphics.

Amateurs work until they get it right. Professionals work until they can't get it wrong. It's this philosophy that is driving Chevron to display its professional prowess as it prepares for the nationwide rollout of its Image Refresh marketing program.

[Read the full story here...]


by John Lofstock
Editor-in-Chief
Convenience Store Decisions Group



 
Industry News
 

Wawa Joins Debitman
The privately-owned chain to offer a PIN-based rewards card.

Hot New Look for Smash Hits Deli
The popular brand unveils fresh menu and fee structure.

Kwik Trip Simplifies with Pinnacle
Pinnacle’s Symphony.pos is now in stores.

Couche-Tard acquires Shell Stations
More than 230 sites to be owned and operated by Circle K.

Rutter's Increases Charitable Contributions
Donations to local charities top $800,000 in past four years.

NYACS Salutes Founders
Bob Seng, John MacDougall and Dick Warrender honored at 20th anniversary dinner.

Study: Minimum Wage Hikes Do More Harm Than Good
Least-skilled workers and low-income families most likely to fall victim to "unintended consequences" of wage hike initiatives.



 
CSD in Print
 

Read the October of Convenience Store Decisions

What's Selling: A View from the Customers Part II
CSD conducts exit polls and consumer surveys at the point of sale to find out what customers want when it comes to bottled water.

Chevron Gets Fresh
New imaging program transforms the forecourt with a colorful array of bright lights and warm, friendly graphics.

Understanding the Petroleum Market
Opportunities exist to capture fuel acquisition cost-savings, but do you know what they are?

Fuel Discounts: Simply Irresistible
Loyalty programs are cultivating a new breed of price-conscious consumers.

Grassroots Marketing for Convenience Retailers
Local marketing programs can boost store traffic without adding any operational costs.

Automated Hourly Hiring Systems
The reticence to harness the power of automation to manage employees is hurting the bottom line.

Underserved Markets Present Growth Opportunities
Convenience store operators urged to use alternative data sources to get a better estimate of true market demand.

CSDs Still Selling
NON-CARBS GAINING GROUND

Prepaids Push Profits
Card Revenues Soar

Publix SABOR: In-stores Uncover Broad Audience
Publix Super Markets’ new store format is targeted to Hispanics, but its bakeries’ top quality products and extensive selection bring fans from beyond their niche.

Minimizing Workplace Injuries
Working with insurance companies, many convenience store chains are reducing accidents and other losses, while reaping savings on insurance costs.

Retailers Embrace Florida's Generator Law
Hurricane havoc forces mandate for backup power at gas stations, and other states may adopt similar legislation.




This weeks Ask The Expert Question

There is a lot of talk about Tesco’s entry into the market in California. As a small chain owner, I am extremely concerned about how quickly hypermarts are gaining penetration to new markets. What should c-store owners be focusing on as we try to compete with these behemoths?


Convenience Store Decisions' Ask The Expert is sponsored by Windsor Foods

 
New Products
 

BIC CORP.

BIC introduces its newest lighter and case product, with a premium look, offering consumers both style and convenience. The new BIC M series features a polished metal case and is refillable with a mini BIC lighter. BIC now offers a range of lighter case products to meet a variety of consumer preferences and styles, including the BIC Comfort Lite, BIC Squeeze, BIC Gripper and BIC C2 Select. The new BIC M Series Lighter and Case carries a $4.49 SRP.

BIC Corp.
203-783-2000
www.bicworld.com

HERR FOODS INC.

Add spice to snacking with Herr's new Monterey Jack Green Chile Dippers. These crunchy tortillas cause a spark with fire-roasted green chilies and smooth Monterey Jack. Made from top-quality ground corn and premium green chilies, these tortilla chips are cooked in pure vegetable oil. Afterward, they are flavored with a special blend of Monterey Jack cheese, herbs and spices. Herr's Monterey Jack and Green Chile Dippers join an already popular flavor-tortilla chip line that includes jalapeno and Mexican cheddar. Monterey Jack and Green Chile Dippers are available in one-, three- and 13-oz. bags.

Herr Foods Inc.
www.herrs.com

HERSHEY

The Hershey Co. introduces Cacao Reserve by Hershey's, a new, premium line of all-natural chocolates and drinking cocoa. The Cacao Reserve by Hershey's line will offer a variety of superior flavors, pleasing textures and exotic aromas unlike any other chocolate. Available in single-serve and take-home bars, and drinking cocoa, the initial line of chocolate bars includes: Premium Milk (35% cacao), a premium European-style milk chocolate with a smooth, velvety texture; Premium Milk with Hazelnuts (35% cacao), premium-grade hazelnuts add great taste and texture; Extra Dark (65% cacao), slowly roasted beans and a higher cacao level bring out the indulgent flavor; Extra Dark with Nibs (65% cacao), includes "the heart of the cacao bean" for a crunch and a flavor that is truly unique. In addition, a Cacoa Reserve by Hershey's premium drinking cocoa will be available in two unique blends-Classic Mayan and Mildly Spiced Aztec-and will come in a 5-ct. take-home box that retails from $1.98 to $2.49. Cacao Reserve by Hershey's will be available in a variety of packages ranging in price from 99ยข to $2.89 for instant consumable items and $1.99 to $3.29 for 3.5-oz take-home bars.

The Hershey Co.
www.hersheynewroom.com

HOSHIZAKI AMERICA INC.

The Serenity Series Cubelet Ice Machine produces up to 1,000 lbs. of ice every 24 hours and is designed to save space. The condenser and compressor are stationed outside the kitchen and away from customers therefore producing less heat and noise. Serviceability is easy due to convenient access from the front or back of the ice machine plus there are no wires between the units and the pump down cycle allows for a more efficient start up. Serenity Series Cubelet Ice Machine has an attractive stainless steel construction with fewer moving parts, which makes it dependable, warrants longer machine life and is energy savings.

Hoshizaki America Inc.
800-438-6087
marketing@hoshizaki.com
www.hoshizaki.com

WINDSOR FOODS

Windsor Foods takes convenience foods to a new level with the introduction of EZ Eats Craveable Microwaveable Snacks. The cups are designed with a recloseable self-venting lid and are 100% microwaveable. These grab-and-go portable cups fit perfectly into any car or truck's cup holder for easy snacking. Available in three craveable flavors: Beef and Cheese Mini Tacos, Buffalo-Style Chicken Mini Flautas, and Country Fried Beef Fingers.

Windsor Foods
800-264-1091

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