Lawyers for electronic cigarette distributors asked a federal judge to lift the ban on electronic cigarettes Monday, stating that their clients do not market their products as a way to quit smoking and that the FDA has no legitimate reason to ban their entry into the country, The National Law Journal reported. At…
Quick Chek Donates to Youth Organization
A new Quick Chek store in Saugerties, N.Y. has donated $1,223.75 to the Boys & Girls Club of Saugerties. Saugerties Quick Chek Store Leader Lynn Rhinesmith recently presented the donation, which represents 25 cents for every sub, sandwich and wrap sold during the store’s first 30 days in operation. The store opened its…
Customers Using Coupons from Email, Text Messages
While most Americans still look to the Sunday newspaper and other print sources for coupons, text messages and emails are gaining speed as popular coupon sources, Mediaweek reported. According to Scarborough Research, 8.6 million (or 8%) of U.S. households gain access to coupons from text messages and/or email. Meanwhile, 51% rely on…
7-Eleven Responds to Data Theft
Federal prosecutors have charged a Miami man with the largest case of credit and debit card data theft ever in the U.S., accusing the one-time government informant of plotting to swipe 130 million accounts on top of 40 million he stole previously. Albert Gonzalez, broke his own record for identity theft by hacking into…
Heineken Staff Dedicates Time Through New Volunteer Partnership
Heineken USA, White Plains, N.Y., has teamed with Family Services of Westchester to support a number of local causes in their hometown communities. On Thursday, Aug. 6, Heineken USA hosted a kick-off event for their employees and members of Family Services of Westchester to introduce the new volunteer-based partnership. Family Services of…
Stalking-Horse Bidder Announced in Uni-Marts Asset Sale
Kwik Pik LLC, an affiliate of Lehigh Gas Corp., has been selected as the stalking horse bidder in the Uni-Marts bankruptcy asset sale. A stalking-horse bidder is an interested buyer that is chosen by a bankrupt company out of a pool of potential bidders to make the initial bid on the bankrupt company’s assets.…
Arkansas Retailers Apply to Sell Lotto
Arkansas c-stores are preparing for Sept. 28 when they can sell lotto tickets to customers for the first time, Arkansasmatters.com reported. More than 800 retailers—from c-stores to coffee shops—have applied for the ability to sell tickets, hoping it will help drive business in a slow economy. About 95% of customers who come…
FDA Prepares to Announce Tobacco Czar
The FDA plans to announce the director of its new tobacco division this week, according to the agency’s commissioner, Margaret Hamburg, who personally interviewed six potential candidates for the position. After President Barack Obama formally signed a bill giving the FDA the power to regulate tobacco in June, the FDA began its search…
U.S. Gasoline Average Hovers Near June High
Brian L. Milne, Refined Fuels Editor, Telvent DTN Retail gasoline prices in major metropolitan markets across the U.S. continued their upside trajectory through the middle of August, responding to higher costs passed through from the wholesale markets, with pump prices near the 2009 high reached in late June. The U.S. average for regular…
Save on Snickers at Sam’s Club
As part of the Sam’s Club ongoing commitment to help independent convenience store owners make a profit and simplify their business needs, the company has lowered prices on chocolate bars-the leader among candy sales in c-stores. From Aug. 29-Oct. 10, independent convenience store owners can purchase 48-count boxes of Snickers at a discounted…