“We’ve worked hard to be thoughtful on the impact we have on the environment,” says CEO. Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market has added four more GreenChill certified stores this year, including a Gold certified store that opened this week in Oceanside, Calif. GreenChill certification is awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) GreenChill Partnership…
Express Convenience Centers Eyes Franchise Growth
“Long term we can bring Express-branded services to a wider range of consumers through expanding our franchising efforts,” says Express Convenience spokesperson. Express Convenience Centers is selling two retail outlets to Kwik Trip Inc., as it eyes new opportunities in franchising. The sale of the Appleton, Wis.-based stores, located at 4735 Converters Drive and 2175…
Stop & Shop Adds PriceNet
Regional Northeastern grocery chain relies on PriceNet to optimize fuel prices. Stop & Shop Supermarket Co., a food retailer in the Northeast, has selected a suite of KSS Fuels products to provide day-to-day fuel price management and optimization to 70 of its retail locations that offer fuel. Stop & Shop plans to use PriceNet and…
Catering To An Older Demographic
C-stores would be wise not to overlook the older generation as an important target customer, especially those in the 50+ category who have grandchildren. The Nielsen Co. has reported new research/survey results, examining the sizeable and growing grandparent target audience, which c-store retailers should not overlook. —Currently there are nearly 70 million grandparents in the…
7-Eleven Adds BAZI Natural Energy Shots
BAZI Natural Energy Shots, which offer both nutrition through superfruit extracts and an energy boost, debut on c-store shelves. 7-Eleven, starting this March, is adding BAZI Natural Energy Shots to its energy shot lineup. “7-Eleven is our first retailer in the convenience store channel,” said Debbie Wildrick, BAZI’s sales and marketing executive vice president. “Because…
Kroger,USO Honor Service Members
In time for USO’s 7oth anniversary lifting the morale of American troops, Kroger launches a fundraising campaign and donates $400,000 to the effort. The Kroger Co. and the USO are expanding their partnership with a new campaign to support men and women in the armed forces and their families. As part of the Daytona 500…
Kroger Mourns Death of Executive Vice President
Donald Becker leaves behind a legacy of enthusiasm and passion for doing what’s right for customers and associates, says CEO. Donald Becker, executive vice president of The Kroger Co., has passed away unexpectedly in Cincinnati after suffering an aneurysm. He was 62 years old. “We are deeply saddened to lose Don, our dear friend and…
7-Eleven Acquires Illinois Tollway Oases Sites
“This acquisition gives our brand great visibility in Chicagoland,” says 7-Eleven spokesperson. 7-Eleven is taking over the remaining 17 years of a lease agreement for ExxonMobil outlets located on seven Oases sites along the Illinois Tollway. The new agreement with 7-Eleven Inc. of Dallas includes maintenance and operations responsibilities for Mobil fuel stations at the…
Swipe Fee Fight Returns To Capital Hill
“We’re not looking for a free ride. What we’re looking for is fair and reasonable,” notes 7-Eleven Franchisee Dennis Lane. Thursday, Feb. 17, marks the eighth public hearing on debit and credit card swipe fees. The hearing, scheduled for 10 a.m. is set to be held in the House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer…
Ricker Oil Co. Extends Partnership With Cardtronics
“Cardtronics has developed the infrastructure to provide the high-availability ATM service Ricker Oil Co. needs for our customers,” says chairman of Ricker Oil Co. Ricker Oil Co. has reached a multi-year agreement extension with Cardtronics Inc., which is set to provide ATM services to customers of Ricker Oil Co.’s convenience stores in select markets. Under…