Customers donate dollars during the month of October to assist the research and treatment of childhood diseases. Casey’s General Stores raised more than $667,000 during October as part of the 20th Annual St. Jude Halloween Promotion. The program raises funds to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, one of the world’s premier centers for the [...]
After popping higher by a little more than a penny during the week-ended Nov. 14, the U.S. average for gasoline sold across the country’s retail outlets should resume its downtrend. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) releases its weekly gasoline average late afternoon on Mondays, with the average last reported 1.2 cents higher at $3.436 gallon [...]
C-stores are adding Facebook pages, but to profit from social media, retailers need to also engage fans with text and email marketing campaigns. By Erin Rigik, Associate Editor. Anyone still questioning the power of social media need only look to Japan. The country, which between earthquakes, tsunamis and radiation fears has seen tourism drop, is [...]
Casey’s annual goal is to increase same-store sales 5.8% with an average margin of 32.8%, and to grow it’s store count by 4-6%. Casey’s General Stores Inc. is off to a strong start in fiscal 2012 strong with a “record quarter.” The c-store chain has reported basic earnings per share of $1.04 for the first [...]
Customers can win a trip to a UFC event in Las Vegas or pre-paid gas cards. Casey’s General Stores and XYIENCE, maker of Xenergy—the official energy drink of the UFC, are teaming to launch a text message-based sweepstakes, offering two grand prize winners a chance to win a UFC getaway package for two. The contest [...]
“We’re looking for a long-term relationship with a partner who can help fuel brand awareness throughout our market area. We believe Barkley can do that,” said Casey’s COO. Casey’s General Stores Inc., has named Barkley, a large U.S. employee-owned advertising agency, as the first agency of record for the Casey’s brand. The win follows an [...]
“Despite the challenges impacting our industry, we are optimistic about our ability to continue to drive shareholder value next fiscal year,” says Casey’s CEO. Casey’s General Stores Inc. has reported earnings for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended April 30, 2011. For the quarter, basic earnings per share were $0.60 compared to $0.43 [...]
“These types of communities have proven to be an excellent fit for our business model,” says Casey’s CEO. Casey’s General Stores Inc. is acquiring 22 convenience stores from Kum & Go. All 22 stores are located in Iowa operating under the Kum & Go banner. The stores will be immediately rebranded to Casey’s once the [...]
Q3 earnings were impacted by compressed margins due to a competitive cigarette environment, rising commodity costs and increased operating expenses related to store openings. Casey’s General Stores Inc. has reported $0.34 in basic earnings per share for the third quarter of fiscal 2011 ended Jan. 31, 2011, compared to $0.34 for the same quarter a [...]
Casey’s General Stores Inc. has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire five convenience stores from QuikTrip Corp. The five stores are located in the Springfield, Mo., metropolitan area operating under the QuikTrip banner. The stores are expected to immediately rebranded to Casey’s once the transaction is completed. “Springfield has been a great market for [...]
Several Illinois stores set to stay open 24 hours. More than 24 Casey’s General Stores in Illinois are set to stay open 24 hours, starting March 1, the Pantagraph reported. Three stores in Bloomington, Ill., plus one each in Pontiac, Dwight, Streator, Tremont and Heyworth, Ill., are among those that will be featuring the extended [...]
The acquisition “strengthens our existing market presence in southern Minnesota,” says Casey’s president and CEO. Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores Inc. has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire 11 convenience stores from NuWay Cooperative of Trimont, Minn. All of the stores are located in Minnesota operating under the NuMart banner and will be immediately [...]
The right to use the word “footlong” in relation to sandwiches sparks debate, court case. Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores Inc., is suing Subway following the sandwich chain’s assertion that it owns the exclusive rights to the non-hyphenated, term “footlong” in promoting sandwiches, The Des Moines Register reported. Subway, with 34,000 outlets in 93 countries, [...]
Digital marketing promotion aims to boost online community for the Midwestern c-store chain. Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s General Store has launched “Casey’s Madness,” a social marketing campaign focused on growing the brand’s online presence by engaging customers through social media channels. The campaign is a competitive contest built around creative user generated content submitted through social networks [...]
Planned site would include a sit down area for foodservice and a modern appearance. Casey’s General Stores Inc. has plans to purchase a long-vacant lot on East 10th in Sioux Falls, S.D., allowing it to develop a convenience store and gas station that could span an acre, Sioux Falls Argus Leader reported. Communication Service for [...]