“Numerous improvement efforts deployed in Europe enabled us to turn around the negative trend in in-store sales as well as fuel volume,” says CEO. For its first quarter of fiscal 2014, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. has announced net earnings of $255.0 million, up $152.1 million (147.8%), which equals $1.35 per share on a diluted basis. The…
Avoid Unsanitary Ice
Experts share tips on ice machine maintenance. FCSI-The Americas, the only consulting society dedicated to serving independent foodservice design and hospitality management professionals, has announced the results of the latest FCSI Consultant’s Crystal Ball Survey, which offers insight to good health and safety practices for maintaining and servicing ice machines. FCSI-TA members were asked about…
Bigger One-Gram Snus Pouch
In response to adult snuser demand, Camel SNUS Frost, the No. 1 selling snus in America, is now available nationwide in a one-gram pouch. Camel SNUS Frost Large offers the same cool, refreshing taste consumers of Camel SNUS Frost have come to expect—just in a larger size. Camel SNUS Frost Large became available nationwide on…
Kwik Trip Celebrates 15th Compressed Natural Gas Station
More stations planned for Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. Kwik Trip Inc. celebrated the opening of its 15th compressed natural gas station on Aug. 28 in Janesville, Wis. The company plans to add an additional 10 stations before the end of the calendar year. Kwik Trip has committed to developing a functional CNG fueling infrastructure throughout…
CITGO-Venezuela Energy Efficient Lighting Program Kicks Off
More than 600,000 CFL bulbs are donated to benefit low-income families. This week at the Linden House in Chicago, CITGO Petroleum Corp. President and CEO Nelson Martinez was joined by 4th District Illinois State Representative Cynthia Soto to launch the fourth edition of the CITGO-Venezuela Energy Efficient Lighting Program (EELP), which will provide 625,000 compact…
Rainbow Express Partners With KickBack
Company to offer KickBack points at its Conoco-branded c-store, as well as its Rainbow Grocery store, hardware/sporting goods store in Colorado. In the retail world, storeowners can successfully build their brand and their reputation in a host of ways including advertising, marketing and a number of other building processes. With a little hard work and…
Designer Merchandiser
Transform your Hatco Flav-R-Savor Holding and Display Cabinet into a Designer Merchandiser with accessory curved or straight front, back or side panels. Curved hinged header panels can be outfitted with a magnetic graphic (not included) allowing easy access to controls and water fill cup. Designer Black and additional colors available. For More Information From Hatco…
Convenience Valet Welcomes Doug Steffen
Steffen named vice president of sales and business development. Convenience Valet, supplier of single and double dose over-the-counter (OTC) medications and convenience/travel size personal care and general merchandise, has named Doug Steffen vice president of sales and business development. Steffen brings 15+ years’ experience in the consumer products/retail industry and was most recently executive vice…
Wawa Opens 25th Florida Store
New location located across from Orlando International Airport. Wawa Inc. has announced exciting news for the Orlando Community—the grand opening of its newest store located directly across from the Orlando International Airport, at the intersection of Rt. 436 & Lee Vista Blvd at 6500 South Semoran Blvd. After years of price gauging at the pump,…
Miller Oil Foundation Donates Over $25,000 To Hampton Roads Charities
The Hearts of Hope campaign raises record amount of donations from store customers. In July, the Miller Oil Foundation distributed over $25,000 to charities in the Hampton Roads area. The Foundation’s mission is to help people help themselves and those around them through the meaningful and enthusiastic involvement of the Miller family members, and staff…