Mars Chocolate North America has released the new Marathon Smart Stuff Bar, which is a healthful snacking solution that provides balanced nutrition for active minds and bodies. The product was developed in June 2011 to help teens and young adults make smarter snack choices when returning to school this fall. The snack bars include wholesome…
Italian-Style Calzones
Lettieri’s takes the best from several old world recipes to create two new calzones, which are sure to become customer favorites. Available in two varieties, Italian Trio and Meat Cravers, the calzones are filled with 100% real cheese, meat and other gourmet ingredients. The Italian Trio is a blend of pepperoni, sliced marinated banana pepper…
Lower Gasoline Costs Moving Through Supply Chain
By Brian L. Milne, Refined Fuels Editor, Telvent DTN The Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) U.S. retail price average for all formulations of regular grade gasoline fell 6 cents as of Sept. 19, and will continue to move lower into October on declining wholesale gasoline costs. Through the week-ended Sept. 26, wholesale gasoline costs moved lower…
7-Eleven Celebrates National Coffee Day
Free Coffee will greet customers from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. this Thursday at their local 7-Eleven store. Something’s brewing at 7-Eleven Inc. as its U.S. and Canada stores get ready to celebrate National Coffee Day on Thursday, Sept. 29, with its own caffeinated celebration – CofFREE Day. From 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on…
EZ Energy USA Announces New Hires
EZ Energy has announced a number of new hires and promotions. • Joe Schag has been promoted to controller. Schag has been with EZ Energy for four years in several positions, and most recently held the position of internal audit manager. • Tiffany Konkol joins EZ Energy as the payroll and treasury specialist. Konkol brings with…
Subway Honors Manitowoc Foodservice
Two awards presented to Manitowoc at the Subway chain’s annual convention. At the Subway restaurant chain’s annual convention held in San Francisco in July, Manitowoc Foodservice was the recipient of two distinguished awards that recognized excellence in customer service and innovation.
Champion Industries Announces New Hire
New director of sales appointed to Champion and Bi-Line brands. Champion Industries welcomes Jay Bravinder as director of sales for its Champion and Bi-Line brands. In this role, Bravinder will have sales management responsibility for a significant portion of Champion and Bi-Line’s total business in the greater northeast. Bravinder brings to this role extensive sales…
Updating the State of the Industry
NACS Chairman Jeff Miller discusses card fees, fuel and the future of convenience stores. By John Lofstock, Editor. Jeff Miller, president of Miller Oil Co. in Virginia, wears many hats. He is an oilman, an industry advocate and a leader. For the past year, he has also been the chairman of NACS, which could…
Walgreens Reaches 100th Solar Power Installation
Drugstore chain on track to have the most solar power installations among retailers nationwide. Walgreens is marking its continued commitment to sustainability with its 100th rooftop solar power system installation in Mason, Ohio. Since its first solar installation in 2007, Walgreens has expanded its plans to include stores and distribution centers in Connecticut, New Jersey,…
Kwik Trip Eyes Oshkosh Site for Acquisition
With the Planning Commission’s approval, Kwik Trip now seeks permission from the Oshkosh Common Council. This week Kwik Trip received approval from the Oshkosh Plan Commission to proceed with plans to demolish an existing Lang Oil gas station on West Ninth Avenue in Oshkosh, Wis., and replace it with a new Kwik Trip that would…