U.S. Cooler is now rolling out its new green hybrid panels for walk-in coolers. The hybrid panel is a 4-inch-thick panel consisting of 3-inch extruded polystyrene and 1-inch expanded polystyrene, which exceeds EISA requirements. This combination provides the customer with the strength and moisture resistance of extruded polystyrene and the insulation economics of expanded polystyrene.…
Self-Service Licensed Merchandise
R3 Omni, and NCR Corp., announced an innovative self-service kiosk solution designed to enable retailers and other businesses to offer their customers a fast, convenient way to select an extended range of merchandise from organizations such as the NFL, MLB, NASCAR , U.S. Olympics and Colleges. The R3 Omni application, which runs on NCR SelfServ…
Sweet Cakes
What’s better than delicious, golden, cream-filled cakes? Mrs. Freshley’s, a division of Flowers Bakeries, has answered that question by drenching them with rich chocolate frosting and serving them up in a convenient 3.9-ounce two-pack perfect for on-the-go snacking. Mrs. Freshley’s Frosted Creme Cakes are now available nationwide through convenience store and supermarket channels. “New products…
Fire Starter
Firejel firewood starter is a small tub of corn-based, clean-burning alcohol that is placed underneath firewood. Once ignited, the gel burns at a high temperature long enough to light wood. Since the tub itself is basically candle wax, it melts in the fire. The product ignites wood within five minutes without the use of kindling.…
Rack’Em Up
Calico Brands Inc. continues to offer a convenience store multi-tier rack program offering the greatest consumer value in the industry. Newly introduced, the various rack configurations offer a wide array of retail price points and style selection. Included in the three-tier and four-tier racks is a combination of Calico and Scripto sparkwheel, electronic, mini sparkwheel,…
Versatile Touch Computer
Elo TouchSystems, a Tyco Electronics business, is introducing the 15D1 all-in-one touchcomputer that delivers a versatile, highly functional and elegantly designed touchscreen solution for use in small- to medium-sized retail and hospitality businesses. Developed from the ground up for point-of-sale and point-of-service applications, the 15D1 offers a compact, modern display with a footprint that is…
Food Packaging With A Twist
PWP Industries is introducing award-winning revolutionary new cake packaging which features a unique locking design that makes cake domes easy-to-open and reseal. This innovative package will alleviate the struggle consumers sometimes have when opening traditional cake domes. This easy-to-open, easy-to-close dome with base reduces damage to iced cakes, cake decorations and helps keep cakes fresh…
Special Snack Ceral Bar
The Kellogg Convenience Store Team, whose goal is to help retailers and wholesalers achieve the greatest possible sales and profits from its strong brands, has introduced another exciting snack bar to the channel: the Special K Chocolatey Drizzle Cereal Bar! Every bite of this delicious, 90-calorie snack bar is full of rich chocolatey drizzle. The…
Green With Envy
In celebration of Valentine’s holiday, Mars Snackfood US has released its limited-edition M&M’s brand All-Green Milk Chocolate Candies available through the end of February. To highlight the romantic myths surrounding M&M’s brand All-Green Milk Chocolate Candies, Mars Snackfood US announced that Ms. Green, M&M’s brand’s sassy “spokescandy,” will put her special powers to good use…
Slim and Ultra-Premium
Understanding the consumer’s desire for an alternative premium slims cigarette, Commonwealth Brands Inc. is introducing two Davidoff Slim cigarette styles to the U.S. market this month. Introduction of Davidoff Slims follows the successful Spring 2008 launch of Davidoff Premium Line cigarettes in the U.S. Positioned as the ultra-premium slims brand in its category, Davidoff Slims…