Altria releases a new smoking product that contains no tobacco. U.S. tobacco giant Altria Group Inc. moved into uncharted territory this week as it released the Verve: a tobacco-less nicotine product. The maker of Marlboro plans to launch a non-dissolving, lozenge-shaped nicotine disc called Verve in the next several days. It’s the latest advance by…
Family Express Improves Inventory Management With Retalix
Retalix software helps Family Express reduce tobacco order sizes, and increase monthly inventory turnover. Family Express of Valparaiso, Ind. improved its inventory management operations by deploying Retalix Ltd.’s Demand-Driven Replenishment solution across its convenience stores in Northwestern Indiana. Family Express reduced its tobacco order size by 21%, while increasing its average monthly inventory turnover per…
Latest In Cup Dispensing
San Jamar-Chef Revival offers Wireworks, its latest line of cup and lid dispensers. Wireworks dispensers are ideal for any countertop application. The simple, adjustable design dispenses paper, plastic and foam cups between eight and 44 ounces (236 to 1,301 ml), and suction cup feet to keep the unit securely in place. Wireworks features one-at-a-time cup…
Small Preparation Refrigerators
Hoshizaki America introduces its Commercial Series Sandwich and Mega Top Prep Refrigerators. The new preparation refrigerators offer quality performance, which will sale convenience store operators money in operation costs. The stainless steel refrigerators have front-breathing air flow, which is great for tight spaces, advanced air flow system to maintain safe temperatures and all parts last…
Real-Time Upgrades With Telvent
Telvent GIT, S.A., a leading real-time IT solutions and information provider, announced the release of its DTN Guardian3 Terminal Automation Solution. It offers new information management functionalities and security features that reflect industry-specified capabilities. It is effective in optimizing real-world oil and gas terminal operations for North American customers. Upgrades to the DTN Guardian3 Terminal…
The Economy Cuts Both Ways on Gasoline
By Brian L. Milne, Refined Fuels Editor, Telvent DTN Retail gasoline prices continue to decline as a host of bearish issues arise, while talks this week with Iran and the permanent five members of the United Nations Security Council plus Germany offer the prospect of further easing in the likelihood from this year’s greatest threat…
Maverik Launching Smartphone Payments
Maverik convenience stores is one of 30 merchants that plans to use the NFC payment system this summer. This summer, customers in Salt Lake City, Utah and Austin, Texas will be able to buy products at convenience stores with a wave of their smartphones instead of handing over cash or a credit card to a…
Future Of Sunoco Gas Stations
Changes ahead for Sunoco with definitive merger agreement with Energy Transfer Partners Energy Transfer Partners, a Texas pipeline company, has received many calls about Sunoco’s gas stations since the merger was announced April 30, Martin Salinas Jr., the company’s chief financial officer, told analysts this May. Kelcy Warren, CEO of Energy Transfer Partners, bought Sunocoo…
2012 Sweets & Snacks Expo Sets New Records
2013 show floor is already 85% sold out. The 2012 SWEETS & SNACKS EXPO, held May 8–10 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, featured the biggest show floor in the history of the event, attracting new companies, top customers and product innovation. Sponsored by the National Confectioners Association (NCA), the 2012 SWEETS & SNACKS EXPO, hosted a…
Safeway Launches “Just for U” Digital Savings
Safeway’s Just for U digital savings is an easy-to-use online and mobile savings tool that offers a fast and convenient way to save money through relevant coupons and personalized offers. To make grocery shopping easier and provide great savings, Safeway has launched the Just for U program in the company’s Oregon and Washington divisions. Just…