Bit9 and Kwik Trip are offering a Webcast to help retailers better protect their businesses from breaches. Some 85% of the breaches that occurred in 2011 involved POS terminals and servers, according to a 2012 Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report. Retailers understand the growing challenges they face in securing their POS systems, but many remain…
Hoshizaki Lends Hands In Georgia Fundraising Events
Hoshizaki America Inc. serves communities by supporting several local and national benefit organizations. Hoshizaki America supported two main fundraisers to help out local communities throughout Georgia. In March, Hoshizaki had 54 supporters help walk in Georgia’s Breast Cancer 1-Day Walk in Peachtree City, Ga. The company’s supporters who walked in the event raised a total…
Mars Buys Nearly 90,000 Metric Tons of Certified Cocoa in 2012
Mars meets 2011 milestone of 10% of total cocoa purchases certified while on track to buy over 20% certified cocoa in 2012. Mars Chocolate has made significant progress in just three years towards fulfilling its 2009 pledge to purchase its entire cocoa supply from certified sustainable sources by 2020. The company stated that it had…
Rutter’s Takes Top Slots In Best of York Voting
Customers recognize Rutter’s for its milk, quick service lunch and breakfast, and coffee program. York, Pa.-based Rutter’s once again was voted to the top for the 2012 Best of York contest. Voted on by readers of the York Daily Record, Rutter’s again placed first in Best Milk and Best Quick Service Lunch. Rutter’s also placed…
Caffeinated Partnership In Charleston, S.C.
Sunoco hosts a press conference with the Lowcountry Food Bank Monday to introduce their partnership plans. Sunoco executives plan to announce a partnership with the Lowcountry Food Bank during a press conference at 2 p.m. on Monday. Pat Walker, president and CEO of the Lowcountry Food Bank, Cynthia Archer, vice president of marketing and development…
RAI Improves Its Strategies Online
Reynolds American Inc. aims to achieve market leadership through its new, online transformation strategy. Reynolds American Inc. (RAI) announced that its www.reynoldsamerican.com Website has added a new “Transforming Tobacco” section to inform visitors about the company’s strategic framework. “We find ourselves at RAI helping to resolve controversial issues on tobacco and advancing commercial objectives at…
LA Bans Plastic Bags In Retail Outlets
Los Angeles plans to get rid of all plastic bags in the city to promote sustainability in its grocery, convenience and retail stores. The Los Angeles City Council approved a sweeping ban on the distribution of single-use, plastic shopping bags at grocery stores, convenience stores and pharmacies within the city. This decision came from a…
KickBack Points Program Launches Mobile App
The KickBack Points Program, an industry leading loyalty program, has announced the launch of a new mobile application for use on iPhones and iPads. The app allows consumers to enroll their KickBack card, check their KickBack Points balance or locate participating KickBack Points Program retailers. “We are committed to remaining the industry leader for loyalty…
Headache Medicine
Lil’ Drug Store Products, a leading Health and Beauty Care (HBC) supplier, offers new Headache Relief 4 ct. to c-store retailers, a new addition to the Lil’ Drug Brand. The headache medicine features ingredients comparable to Excedrin for relief that consumers trust with the added value of a private label and reliable supply from Lil’…
Marriner To Assist Foodservice Rollout Of Nutella
Ferrero U.S.A. appoints Marriner Marketing to increase awareness and encourage greater usage of Nutella Hazelnut Spread in the foodservice industry. Ferrero U.S.A. Inc. has selected Marriner Marketing Communications as its full-service agency of record to support the introduction of Nutella branded hazelnut spread, into the U.S. foodservice market. Marriner’s industry relationships, experience and reputation as…