Convenience Store Decisions

Wednesday, June 13 2007

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CSDPlus: News Analysis from the editors of CSD

Louie Sheetz Delivers Keynote Address to Close CSD's Food Show

More than 100 convenience store chains and dozens of suppliers joined for the industry's premier foodservice educational conference and trade show.

by Kate Quackenbush

If you are not constantly innovating and changing to meet the needs of consumers, you might as well hand the business over to your competitors."

That was the message delivered by Sheetz Inc. Vice President of Marketing Louie Sheetz during the keynote address to conclude Convenience Store Decisions'  2007 Foodservice Show in Fort Worth, Texas.

 
Upcoming Webcasts
 

Smokeless Tobacco: Significant Growth Opportunity for Convenience Retailers


With fuel margins and cigarette profitability diminishing, developing a strong smokeless tobacco category is of vital importance for marketers. As part of its online Roundtable Series, Convenience Store Decisions is partnering with U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. (USST) to offer retailers a valuable Webecast that will highlight the key factors c-store operators need to know to grow this important retail segment. The Webcast will take place Wednesday, June 27 at 2 p.m. EST.
And the best part about this online educational session is it's completely free!
 
 
Industry News
 

Marlboro Enters the Smokeless Tobacco Arena
New Phillip Morris product set for limited release to compete in growing OTP market.

by Michael Ferrari


Couche-Tard Enters Clearly Canadian Waters
Quebec-based chain begins carrying line of all-natural waters.

A Mega Acquisition
Group takes over four store and Hosanna Development.

Fabulous Freddy's Growing
Las Vegas-based chain finalizes multimillion-dollar deal to build a new store.

Rutter's Expanding York, Pa Store
Expansion spearheads efforts to revitalize its hometown.

BP Selling 22 Florida Sites
Three of the 22 locations for sale are being offered for redevelopment.

7-Eleven's Promotes New VP
Kevin Elliot takes on responsibilities in merchandising, fresh foods and logistics.

 


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