Campbell Soup Co. and SodaStream International Ltd. announced an agreement to license Campbell’s V8 Splash and V8 V-Fusion brands for the SodaStream home beverage carbonation system. SodaStream is a manufacturer and distributer of home beverage carbonation systems, which transform tap water into sparkling water and soda. The system includes a soda maker, a CO2 carbonator,…
Casey's Halloween Promotion Raises $1 Million
Funds go to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Casey’s General Stores Inc., during the month of October, raised $1,015,466 in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, far surpassing the original goal of $700,000. Customers showed their support by donating $1 for a pumpkin pin-up at any Casey’s store. In addition to generous customer…
Retailers Appeal Preliminary Ruling In Proposed Swipe Fee Settlement
“We will ask the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to deny preliminary approval due to the legal defects in the proposed settlement,” says NACS CEO. NACS and other named plaintiffs are filing a notice of appeal to challenge last Friday’s ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New…
Product Launch Specialist
The Checkstand Program is a product launch specialist that guarantees recurring distribution with a successful initial test launch designed to increase product volume through testing with confirmation of sales on the launch. It is a great way to expand into the convenience store market because products gain c-store distributors and stores while the product tests.…
Slow Roasted Coffee
A great coffee experience brings customers back to your store. From premium gourmet coffee to state-of-the-art equipment and personalized marketing support, New Orleans Roast will enhance your store’s current beverage center to deliver that great taste experience and coffee house feel that will bring your customers back time & time again, optimizing your sales potential.…
The Pizza Proposition
Staying one step ahead in a competitive marketplace requires planning, knowing your customers and understanding what opportunities exist in the marketplace. Pat Pape, Contributing Editor. Everyone loves pizza. It’s convenient, tasty and usually a good value for the money. “It’s easy, agreeable to all and enjoyable,” said Harry Balzer, chief industry analyst for NPD Group.…
Better For You Chips
General Mills Convenience is bringing the No. 1 tortilla chip in the natural channel to convenience stores with the introduction of Food Should Taste Good tortilla chips in three popular flavors, including Multigrain, Sweet Potato and Jalapeno. Specially formatted for convenience stores, each pegged, 1.5-ounce bag of Food Should Taste Good chips has a suggested…
Wet Cell Phone Rescue
Have you ever dropped your cell phone in the toilet? One in five cell-phone owners have done just that. In most cases, the phone is ruined, all contacts are lost and the owner is out several hundred dollars, not to mention the frustration. But now there is Yikes! Phone & Tablet Rescue, a new product…
Sonny’s Partners With Fastech
Effective immediately, Fastech can be contacted directly with questions regarding the sales, service, installation, and support of Sonny’s car wash equipment and control systems. Sonny’s The CarWash Factory has added Fastech Inc. to its select service organization (SSO) network. Under the partnership, Fastech will distribute, install, and service Sonny’s Tunnel Equipment and AutoPilot CarWash Control…
Hershey Launches Distance Learning Program
Connects children in U.S. and rural Ghana. The Hershey Co. has launched a unique distance learning program linking school children in Hershey, Pa., and Ghana through real-time, high-definition technology that creates a common, virtual classroom. The program allows approximately 80 elementary students to learn together based on a curriculum developed by teachers in Hershey and…