Chevron Corporation has launched a U.S.-based public campaign called “I Will,” aimed to raise awareness of the importance of energy efficiency and conservation. “Energy efficiency is the cheapest and most reliable source of new energy that we have,” Chevron Vice Chairman Peter Robertson said. “With demand for energy continuing to rise across the United States…
Wisconsin C-stores Boost Recycling Efforts
C-stores in six Wisconsin counties have teamed with the Department of Natural Resources to offer on-site recycling bins for plastic, glass and cans, The Leader-Telegram in Wisconsin reported. The recycling program is specifically targeting gas stations in the six western Wisconsin counties of Eau Claire, Dunn, St. Croix, Pepin, Pierce and Polk, the newspaper reported.…
Fresh Products
In response to increasing demand for private-label products, Tesco’s Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is planning to introduce more than 200 new self-branded products by year’s end. Fresh & Easy’s own branded products account for more than 70% of its sales. More than 80% of Fresh & Easy’s customers said in a Fresh & Easy…
Another Prepaid Customer: College Kids
Many colleges are tightening rules on credit-card marketing on campus in order to discourage students from racking up huge amounts of debt, but another kind of card is being pushed on campus: prepaid debit cards, the Wall Street Journal online reported. But these come with their own set of issues, according to the newspaper. Among…
Beer Drinkers Sue To Block InBev Takeover
Anheuser-Busch said Wednesday that a lawsuit filed by 10 beer drinkers in an attempt to block InBev’s $52 billion takeover of A-B lacks merit, the St. Louis Business Journal reported. “We believe that the claims alleged in the lawsuit are without merit and we intend to vigorously defend against them,” Gary Rutledge, vice president of…
Customizable Cases
Refrigerated display case designer and manufacturer Structural Concepts is offering a new feature on its Web site that allows users to build custom cases, the company said. The “Build-A-Case” customer interface feature, called a “wizard, applies to five of Structural Concepts’ most popular cases. Customers can select their model and configure as they wish by…
Atlas Oil Acquires 23 BP-branded Sites
Atlas Oil Company has closed on 23 BP-branded retail assets acquired from BP in the Northwest Indiana market area, the company said. The sites include a number of retail locations owned by BP, several dealer-supplied sites and an agreement for Atlas to operate a number of sites on the Indiana Toll Road. Eight of the…
Now That’s Customer Service …
A manager at a Sheetz store in Selinsgrove, Pa., spent more than an hour tending to an elderly couple involved in a traffic accident near the store, The Daily Item in Sunbury, Pa., reported. Linda Gilson, a manager at the Selinsgrove Sheetz, spent more than an hour on Monday tending to an elderly couple involved…
San Francisco WalGreens Fights Ban on Smoke Sales
Attorneys for Walgreens are seeking an emergency injunction to stop San Francisco from banning the sale of tobacco products in pharmacies, The San Francisco Chronicle reported. In July, San Francisco became the first city in the nation to ban the sale of tobacco products in pharmacies such as Walgreens and Rite Aid, saying that sick…
Arkansas C-store Group Wants State-run Lottery
A trade group representing roughly 85% of Arkansas’ convenience stores announced its support Tuesday for a proposed state-run lottery, The Morning News in Arkansas reported. Lt. Gov. Bill Halter’s proposed constitutional amendment, which has been certified for the Nov. 4 general election ballot, could create a lottery to fund college scholarships. Analysts estimate the lottery…