Grocery chain unveils new grab-and-go concept. Whole Foods has revealed that they will be experimenting with a new grab-and-go concept store, according to the Associated Press. The decision came only days after Whole Foods closed its purchase of Boulder-based Wild Oats grocery stores. The plans for the newly acquired store a conversion of an 18,500-square-foot…
chs launches next generation cenex brand
“Generation Image Renewal” creates a fresh look for consumers. CHS, Inc., operator of the Cenex convenience store brand, announced a major reimaging campaign that will roll out over the next 36 months. As part of the reimaging, each of the company’s 1,600 retail sites will undergo a major renovation to reinvigorate brand identity, increase consumer…
conphil extends credit fee reduction
Marketers offered lower processing rates through Sept. 30. ConocoPhillips said its temporary credit card processing fee reduction on all Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express transactions has been extended through Sept. 30. The oil company, which first announced the fee reduction on May 3, said the extension is aimed at helping its marketers compete more…
chevron to sell proprietary credit businesses
GE Money and FleetCor to consumer and commercial cards. Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Chevron Credit Bank, N.A., announced today that it has reached agreements to sell its consumer and commercial credit card businesses. Chevron has selected GE Money Bank, N.A. to own and operate its Chevron- and Texaco-branded consumer credit cards, and FleetCor Technologies Operating…
redners offers food for thought
New program provides money for local students education. Redner’s Markets Inc. is creating a new and innovative tuition reimbursement program to be offered to students attending Bucks County Community College (BCCC).Additionally, Redner’s has plans to offer a tuition reimbursement pilot program to students at Wilson High School, near Reading, Pa.Redner’s has partnered with the two…
new store for kwik trip
Chain to unveil prototype with additional services. Kwik Trip is expanding, announcing plans to open a new prototype store in November. This store marks the La Crosse, Wis.-based company’s fourth unit in the Green Bay metro area, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette. While the company is excited to be opening the store, it’s keeping…
altria spins off phillip morris int
Company trying to avoid effects of U.S. reducing consumption. Altria Group is planning to spin off Philip Morris International seeking faster overseas growth and less risk from U.S. smokers’ lawsuits. “Tobacco is growing overseas, while in the U.S. it’s in decline, making a reasonable argument for separating the two entities,” Matthew Kaufler, a fund manager…
couchetard reports a profitable quarter
Announced plans to acquire 250 additional units. Alimentation Couche-Tard, Convenience Store Decisions’ 2007 Chain of the Year winner, has reported an increase of its first-quarter profit by 55% to $69.1 million as revenues climbed 25%. The chain had sales of $3.6 billion in the three months ended July 22, compared with $2.9 billion in the…
jennys markets energized at the cold vault
Eclipse Retail Management, operator of 35 Jenny’s Market convenience stores in Colorado, has launched an energy drink promotion with DC Brands International. With shelf space at a premium, DC Brands enacted a unique promotion to help convenience store owners while introducing Turn Left Energy Drink to its target market. The convenience store promotion revolves around…
Utica Facing 12 Million Dollar Lawsuit
Forty-five gas station owners assail the company for Unfair Sales Act violation. Ethanol Producer Utica Energy LLC and its associated retailer, Renew E-85 are being sued by 42 Green Bay-area gas stations for $12 million over alleged violations of the state’s Unfair Sales Act, according to the Gannett Wisconsin Newspapers. Judge Barbara Key has been…