As technology continues to change the way we do business, retailers must weigh the benefits of being ahead of the curve versus the risks, and the disadvantages of falling behind. By Erin Rigik, Associate Editor. In a scene from the futuristic movie “Minority Report,” Tom Cruise’s character walks through a shopping mall while 3-D screens…
Rutter’s Rewards October Sweepstakes Winners
Register, Scan and Win Sweepstakes Winners receive flat screen TV, free gas and more. York, Pa.-based Rutter’s Farm Stores gave many people in central Pennsylvania a reason to be thankful this week when it announced the latest winners in the Register, Scan and Win Sweepstakes. October’s grand prizewinner, Paul Seibert of Shippensburg, Pa. took home a…
Pilot Flying J Introduces My Pilot iPhone App
“We believe the new and improved features of the app will provide helpful information, added convenience and peace of mind for our customers,” says Pilot Flying J spokesperson. Pilot Flying J has launched My Pilot, a new iPhone application designed to assist professional drivers and motorists as they plan trips and stop to refuel and…
7-Eleven, Coca-Cola Help Protect Polar Bears’ Habitat
Partnership enhances The Coca-Cola Co.’s “Arctic Home” campaign, supporting World Wildlife Fund to conserve polar bears’ arctic habitat. Coca-Cola and 7-Eleven are joining forces this holiday season to give customers a chance to have some chilly fun for a great cause. The initiative is part of The Coca-Cola Co.’s “Arctic Home” campaign, which supports World…
ExxonMobil Awards Gift Card Purchasers
Customers who buy $100 in ExxonMobil Gift Cards can receive a $10 Gift Card free. Exxon and Mobil retailers are spreading the joy this holiday season by giving customers an opportunity “to give” and “to receive.” From Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, customers who purchase $100 in ExxonMobil gift cards at any Exxon or Mobil…
Speedway Selects NCR To Power Loyalty Program
NCR c-tailing solutions to help Speedway drive personalized customer interactions across multiple channels. Speedway LLC has selected the NCR Advanced Marketing Solution and NCR Enterprise Preference Manager from NCR Corp. to power its next-generation Speedy Rewards customer loyalty program. With approximately 1,375 stores in seven states, Speedway ranks as the fourth largest chain of company-owned…
Holiday, Cub Foods Reignite Gas Rewards
Program allows Minnesota Cub Foods customers to redeem Gas Rewards at Holiday. Cub Foods, a division of SUPERVALU INC., and Holiday Cos. are launching a fuel rewards program that will allow consumers to save money at Holiday Stationstores when they shop at Cub Foods stores. The two Minnesota-based companies have teamed up in the past…
Big Apple Gas Giveaway Celebrates Revamped Stations
Gift card giveaway encourages customers to visit redesigned stations. Maine-based CITGO fuel distributor C.N. Brown Co. is giving away more than $1,000 a day in CITGO Gift Cards valid for fuel and convenience store purchases at 43 Big Apple and other participating locations across Maine and New Hampshire. The contest celebrates C.N. Brown’s 20-year partnership with CITGO…
Rutter’s Announces September Prize Winners
Register, Scan and Win Sweepstakes delivers prizes to lucky customers. Rutter’s delivered good news to many loyal customers this week, announcing the latest winners in the Register, Scan and Win sweepstakes. The grand prize, a 42-inch flat screen TV, was given to Kimberly Moser of Wrightsville, Pa., who couldn’t believe her luck. “I can’t…
Irving Oil Awards Free Gas for a Year
Lucy Mainor of North Kingstown, R.I., is the latest Irving Rewards customer to win gas savings. Lucy Mainor of North Kingstown, R.I., has won free gas for a year thanks to Irving Oil. Mainor is one of six New England residents who will receive $2,100 worth of Irving gas cards for participating in the Irving…