Operators will be delighted to see Curtis Gemini brewers in action with new IntelliFresh Technology that keeps coffee fresher, longer. Putting brains behind the brew, the Wilbur Curtis Company developed new IntelliFresh Technology as part of their quest to simplify serving a totally fresh, perfectly heated cup of coffee to the masses. IntelliFresh maintains coffee’s…
Premium Branded Coffee
Invite your guests to escape from the ordinary with a premium, branded coffee program from Java Coast Fine Coffee. Made with 100% Arabica beans, Java Coast Fine Coffee delivers consistently rich, smooth flavor in every satisfying cup. The Java Coast Fine Coffee program allows you to offer a complete branded coffee destination without the costly…
Halloween Treats
Mars Chocolate North America makes Halloween easy with an assortment of new sweet treats. “We’re taking the celebration and excitement of Halloween to an even higher level this year,” said Roy Benin, chief consumer officer, Mars Chocolate North America. “From decorating, snacking and baking to parties and trick-or-treating, Mars offers a range of innovative…
Tobacco Legislative Update
Tom Briant, executive director of the National Association of Tobacco Outlets, discusses the state of e-cigarettes and the local issues affecting tobacco retailing. By John Lofstock, Editor. Of all the different tobacco legislative bills introduced this year in Congress and state legislatures, two issues stand out, namely higher tobacco taxes and electronic cigarettes. Both issues…
Creating a Rewarding Retail Experience
Paper punch cards are a thing of the past. Today’s loyalty programs incorporate a variety of innovative strategies to persuade customers to spend more time—and money—in your stores. By Marilyn Odesser-Torpey, Associate Editor. Sometimes you think you know what your customers want, but you really don’t know until you ask…and listen. That’s what Salt Lake…
Navigating Your Lighting Upgrade
As technology improves, more businesses are making the switch to cost-effective LED fixtures. By Erin Rigik, Associate Editor. In these days of tight margins and intense retail competition, convenience store owners are doing everything they can to boost revenues and reduce operating costs. Something as simple as investing in upgraded lighting can significantly reduce monthly…
Managing Network Security
To maintain the trust of your customers and to protect your business against liability issues, convenience stores must maintain the integrity of their credit and debit card networks. By Pat Pape, Contributing Editor. Think you can’t find yourself in the middle of a lawsuit for a credit card breach? Think again. Multiple class-action lawsuits have…
Creating Foodservice Theatre
With fresh foodservice taking center stage at many c-stores, packaging is playing an increasingly important role in creating an appetizing presentation. By Marilyn Odesser-Torpey, Associate Editor. In foodservice, packaging used to be an afterthought, simply a vehicle to get the product from here to there. However, today’s food packaging does more than just hold product.…
A Pleasing Pizza Experience
A full 41% of respondents in a recent survey said they now eat pizza at least once a week, up from 26% two years ago, making pizza a $33.5-billion business, according to foodservice research firm Technomic. By Marilyn Odesser-Torpey, Associate Editor. Pizza is such a popular item at Casey’s General Store that, in August, the…
Getting Serious About Foodservice Equipment
Space limitations used to be the bane of c-store operators who wanted a professional foodservice program. But now manufacturers are stepping up to the plate with equipment that serves multiple purposes and still fits nicely within the c-store footprint. By Marilyn Odesser-Torpey, Associate Editor. Scott Zaremba has three Zarco 66 c-stores that sell made-to-order food,…