Company drops DSD model and will ship directly to warehouses in an effort to reach more c-stores. Twinkies will be back on shelves by July 15 after its predecessor company went bankrupt after an acrimonious fight with unions last year. Based on the outpouring of nostalgia sparked by its demise, Hostess is expecting a blockbuster…
New Bakery Brands
Prairie City Bakery is a provider of convenience-store bakery solutions is adding three new wrapped bakery brands to complement its original brand and provide c-store operators with the total package of bakery products that your customers are seeking. With its now four thaw-and-sell bakery programs, Prairie City Bakery offers the most complete Bakery options from…
2013 Tobacco Legislative Update
Tobacco taxes and e-cigarette legislation are the two biggest issues retailers are facing in the all-important tobacco category. By Thomas Briant, Executive Director, National Association of Tobacco Outlets. Of all the different tobacco legislative bills introduced this year in Congress and state legislatures, two issues stand out, namely higher cigarette and tobacco taxes and electronic…
Cigarettes Still King
While electronic tobacco products and OTP have experienced sales gains, cigarette sales in convenience stores still accounted for more than $54.3 billion in 2012. By John Lofstock, Editor. Cigarettes have long been a staple at convenience stores, accounting for billions in pack and carton sales and boosting the profits from the average smoker’s market basket.…
7-Eleven Conducts I-9 Review
Following federal investigation, 7-Eleven cracks down on franchises. After nine 7-Eleven franchisees and store managers were indicted this week on charges of harboring illegal aliens, wire fraud and identity theft, 7-Eleven is conducting its own internal review. 7-Eleven sent a letter to 5,000 franchisees Thursday informing its franchisees of upcoming internal reviews. The letter was…
Kass Joins CHS As Digital Strategy Leader
“We are excited that Tammie has joined our team to take our digital presence to the next level,” says CHS spokesperson. Tamara (“Tammie”) Freund Kass, an experienced agricultural communicator and leader, has joined CHS Inc. as its digital strategy leader. CHS is a farmer-owned cooperative and a global energy, grains and foods company. The company…
Delek US Holdings Declares Cash Dividend
Special cash dividend of $0.10 per share available July 30. Delek US Holdings Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $0.10 per share. Shareholders of record on July 9, 2013 will receive the special cash dividend payable on July 30, 2013. “We are pleased to announce our second special…
Murphy Oil Announces BOD For Murphy USA
R. Madison Murphy set to act as chairman of the Board of Murphy USA Inc. Murphy Oil Corp. 10 directors who are expected to serve on the Board for Murphy USA Inc., after completion of a spin off later this year. Murphy USA Inc., currently a subsidiary of Murphy Oil Corp., will become a stand-alone…
SmartServe Blend In Cup
Hamilton Beach Commercial has introduced the SmartServe Blend In Cup, model BIC2000. Designed with high-volume quick-serve locations in mind, the BIC2000 is the most efficient way to deliver blended drinks to customers. It allows for zero waste of ingredients, minimizes labor, avoids the use of cumbersome blender jars, and provides great drink consistency. Additionally, the…
Mobile Shopping Woes
Some 88% of Americans who shop on their smartphone experience negative issues, study finds. The ‘Skava Consumer Mobile Shopping Survey, ’ conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Skava, asked 2,085 U.S. adults aged 18+ about their experience when shopping on smartphones, and found not all the experiences are positive. The trend to shop…