Distributor sees VP as “next cool thing” for consumers. Duncan Oil Co. has signed on as the latest partner to VP Racing Fuels’ national branding program. “We think VP has an operating model that separates them from other suppliers,” said Roger McDaniel, president of Duncan Oil. “VP’s image package is outstanding and its credit card…
Spice Up Sandwiches to Spike Sales
Technomic’s 2012 Sandwich Consumer Trend Report found that more than half (55%) of Americans are now purchasing grab-and-go sandwiches. By Marilyn Odesser-Torpey, Associate Editor. Just two years ago, the top-selling sandwiches at Famima convenience stores were tuna salad, turkey and cheese and egg salad, all on white bread. Today, the same proteins lead the pack,…
Susser Petroleum Completes IPO
Net proceeds total $209.8 million before expenses. Susser Petroleum Partners LP has completed its initial public offering of 10,925,000 common units representing limited partner interests in Susser Petroleum Partners at $20.50 per common unit. The number of units issued at closing included 1,425,000 common units issued pursuant to full exercise of the underwriters’ option to…
Freezing Out the Competition
Establishing an effective frozen beverage offering helps drive customers across all demographics. Megan Wilkinson, Assistant Editor. Frozen beverages have been helping convenience store operators create stronger relationships with younger consumers, but there is an opportunity in this category with all age groups. According to Mintel’s 2012 Convenience Store Foodservice report, frozen beverages ranked as the…
OCSA Appeals Bag Ban
“Some people feel it is a good environmental initiative, but we do have a bag manufacturer in the city that makes plastic bags that will be impacted,” says one council member. The Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA) is appealing to the city council to overturn a plastic bag ban—set to go into effect on Jan…
BeerTAB Study Shows Trends, Consumer Preferences
Taste preferences are evolving, especially among younger consumers, as beer drinkers seek different beer styles and more complex or varied flavor profiles. Beer remained the largest segment of the U.S. adult beverage industry, accounting for more than four-fifths of total alcohol volume, but was challenged by both economic and consumer trends that resulted in a…
Swipe Reform Saving Up to $18 Million A Day
“Retailers know that if they don’t pass along the savings the store across the street will,” says NRF president. With the first anniversary of debit card swipe fee reform approaching next week, U.S. retailers and their customers are benefiting from savings of up to $18 million a day that previously went to card companies and…
Local Store Marketing: Customer Appreciation Days
By John Matthews, founder and president of Gray Cat Enterprises Inc. Customer Appreciation Days are excellent ways to attract consumers that have similar backgrounds or interests. Honoring your best customers with a distinctive recognition day is a terrific way to create a “call-to-action” for specific selected groups. Whether it is for school personnel or administrative…
7 Layer Dip In A Bite Sized Snack
New COMBOS Baked Snacks 7 Layer Dip Tortilla combines real cheddar cheese, sour cream, avocado, tomato, refried beans, onion and spicy jalapeño peppers. Seven-layer dip has been a long-time party food favorite, and COMBOS Brand brings this unique flavor combination to a convenient snack. COMBOS Brand has a significant national media spend in 2013 to…
Mansfield Oil Honored As Business Technology Innovator
Mansfield’s Entinuum project works to alleviate transactional complexities in the downstream energy sector. For the third consecutive year, Mansfield Oil Co. has been named to the 2012 InformationWeek 500, a list comprised of the most innovative users of business technology in the U.S. The annual list was revealed at a gala awards ceremony during…