Dan Stewart to lead creative efforts for deep clients. deep, a Marlin Network Agency, welcomes Dan Stewart who has joined the company as vice president, creative director effective March 1, 2011. Stewart is now responsible for creative input and leadership for all deep clients, including Otis Spunkmeyer, ConAgra Foods –Lamb Weston, Nestlé Professional (Stouffers, Lean…
Sheetz Chooses Stratus ftServer
“Stratus’ rock solid uptime assurance lets us confidently support more stores and new functionality,” says Sheetz spokesperson. Convenience store chain Sheetz Inc. has cut downtime risks to its point-of-sale payments system and new loyalty program with Stratus ftServer systems. In the process, the company has created an ultra-resilient disaster recovery system that ensures business continuity…
Thorntons Offers Fuel Deal For Debit Users
Customers can now save five cents per gallon with debit card and PIN. Thorntons has launched a new fuel savings program in Lexington, Ky., where customers can instantly save five cents per gallon at the fuel pump. This new program began on Tuesday, March 15 at all 10 Lexington area Thorntons locations. Customers save five…
Enhanced Beverage
New vitaminwater stur-D, a blue agave, passion fruit and citrus blend, is the first enhanced water and juice beverage to include vitamin D and calcium, which helps support strong bones, and vitamin C. Vitaminwater stur-D is also the first nationally available enhanced water and juice beverage with a blue color that’s derived solely from fruit.…
Interface With KickBack Rewards Systems
Intelio Technologies Inc., a provider of self-service marketing, has developed an interface to allow the leading brands of car wash entry systems to interface with KickBack Rewards. The new interface allows car wash operators who utilize the Unitec Wash Select II or Ryko AMTT, Ryko AMTT CS and Intelio Activa entry systems to interface with…
Delek US Acquires Majority Equity Interest in Lion Oil
“Given that the El Dorado refinery has the ability to supply light products to portions of our convenience store network in Tennessee and Arkansas, we will, for the first time in our history, own and operate a refinery capable of supplying our retail stores in neighboring markets,” says Delek US Holdings CEO. Delek US Holding…
FDA Hosts Webinars To Clarify Tobacco Regulations
Retailers are encouraged to submit Webinar topics that would most benefit them to the FDA Center for Tobacco Products. FDA Center for Tobacco Products is hosting a new series of one-hour Webinars on federal tobacco regulations. Designed to give retailers updated, relevant FDA compliance training information, the series features an interactive format with topics based…
NRA, Georgia-Pacific Collaborate On Recycling Best Practices
As consumers demand sustainability practices from their restaurant and foodservice operators, new research aims to help restaurants better comply. The National Restaurant Association (NRA) and Georgia-Pacific Professional have teamed to identify best practices in the areas of recycling and sustainability, both of which are key components of profitability for the restaurant industry. “Georgia-Pacific Professional’s commitment to…
Scholarships Available To Women in Food and Retail Studies
“The generous scholarships NEW awards to deserving students have been instrumental in attracting the best and brightest women into the CPG and food retail industry,” says NEW Scholarship Chair. The Network of Executive Women Consumer Products and Retail is accepting applications for its annual merit scholarships awarded to outstanding women students in food, retail and…
Packaging Fit for a King
After nearly 10 years, White Castle Food Products has changed the look of its retail packaging for its six-pack boxes of hamburgers and cheeseburgers. The packages showcase new photography featuring hamburgers and cheeseburgers on the front and information about White Castle restaurants on the back. At the request of customers, the company has included instructions…