For the weekend of Nov. 3-4, Hershey’s Chocolate World donated $5 from every “Create Your Own Candy Bar” purchase to the American Red Cross. The Hershey Co. has been active in its disaster relief contributions following Hurricane Sandy, including candy donations to a local shelter. Hershey contributed $50,000 to the American Red Cross disaster relief…
Kangaroo Express Launches Kash for Kids
The in-store fundraiser will run Nov. 1 to Dec. 26 in participating Kangaroo Express stores, proceeds to benefit Junior Achievement. The Pantry Inc. is inviting customers in 72 Kangaroo Express convenience stores throughout the Chattanooga, North Georgia and Cleveland areas to donate to its first annual “Kash for Kids” campaign in support of Junior Achievement,…
Cumberland Farms’ Free Coffee Fridays Returns
Cumberland Farms is so certain customers will love its coffee it’s giving it away for free on Fridays in November to entice customers to return for more. Cumberland Farms’ Free Coffee Fridays are back, beginning Friday, Nov. 9. Cumberland Farms says its Farmhouse Blend coffee is “so surprisingly delicious” it dares customers to give…
Canadian C-Stores Applaud Late Night Safety Standards
“The industry has social responsibilities, and individual employers have a direct responsibility to protect their employees and the public from risk of harm,” says president of WCSA. The Western Convenience Stores Association (WCSA) commended the Government of Saskatchewan for recognizing best practices proven to protect employees and the public during late night retail hours. “We’re…
Susser Petroleum Reports Third Quarter 2012 Results
“We are pleased to be reporting such favorable results of Susser Petroleum Partners for the first time as a publicly traded partnership and to be announcing our first quarterly distribution,” says Susser CEO. Susser Petroleum Partners LP (SUSP or the Partnership), reported financial and operating results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2012. Pro…
NCA Establishes Rockaway Disaster Relief Fund
Aids recovery in hurricane-hit communities. Last week Hurricane Sandy struck the East Coast, severely damaging many areas in the northeast. One community that has been at the center of much of the news coverage is the Rockaway Peninsula, a peninsula of Long Island in the New York City borough of Queens. Rockaway Peninsula, home to…
Ethnic Foods Push Roller Grill Sales
Roller grills, the backbone of many convenience store foodservice programs, continue to provide chains with an inexpensive, labor-friendly foodservice concept that allows store operators to expand their fresh food offering. By Howard Riell, Associate Editor. Discussions about trendy ethnic roller grill items require participants to learn a number of words in Spanish. Now, as retailers…
Jiffy Mart Partners With American Breast Cancer Foundation
“On behalf of our associates and customers, we are pleased to donate $2,000 this year to the American Breast Cancer Foundation,” says Jiffy Mart’s general manager. Jiffy Mart, a division of Tevis Oil Inc. spent the month of October contributing to the welfare of the communities in which it does business. Partnering with the American…
Retailers Fuel Capitol Christmas Tree
As the Capitol Christmas Tree caravan travels through the state, it is fueling and refreshing at NACS members’ locations. In addition to serving as a lead sponsor of the 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree, NACS and its members are donating the fuel and refreshments for the caravan as it travels on its 21-day trip from Colorado…
VP Racing Fuels Positioned To Help C-Stores Through Shortage
Delaware office has VP small engine fuel ready to ship. As hard as the gasoline shortage is on motorists in the Northeast, it’s equally problematic for those using outdoor power equipment in storm recovery efforts. With thousands of generators and chain saws already running virtually 24/7 and another storm looming, VP Racing Fuels Inc. is…