Acquisition includes 50 supermarket locations, 26 fuel sites, three distribution centers, and one manufacturing facility in North and West Texas. United Supermarkets LLC, d.b.a. The United Family (United) announced that it has agreed to be acquired by Albertson’s LLC, which currently operates more than 600 locations in 16 states. Terms of the transaction were not…
BP America Supports Olympic Hopefuls
BP-Sponsored Team USA athletes include two returning London 2012 competitors and wounded veteran. BP America announced today that it will sponsor six U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes training for the Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) and Team USA. “As a…
Corner Store Debuts New Snacks For Fall
BBQ pork ribs, new whoopie pie and kolache varieties add warmth and spice. As fall football season approaches, Corner Store is introducing finger-licking BBQ pork ribs, a Sweet Jalapeño Whoopie Pie and a Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuit Breakfast Sausage Kolache under the store’s signature Fresh Choices brand, a selection of crave-able and creative foods you can’t…
A Gallon of Hope for Hunger Action Month
7-Eleven, Dean Foods donate a meal to North Texas Food Bank for each gallon of Oak Farms milk sold during four-week campaign. In North Texas, each gallon of milk purchased at participating 7-Eleven stores between Sept. 6 and Oct. 4 could mean a meal for someone suffering from hunger. In recognition of Hunger Action Month…
C-Store Beverage Sales Grow Over Labor Day
Strong results bring optimism for Q3 earnings. Wells Fargo Securities LLC recently conducted a survey of beverage retailers representing more than 10,000 c-store retail locations across the country to measure beverage trends over the recent Labor Day holiday. Survey results indicated that c-store beverage sales growth was up a strong +4% for Labor Day 2013,…
The Hershey Co. Shares Growth Strategies
During a media day with trade press editors on Sept. 4, executives from The Hershey Co. revealed its plans and strategies for “disciplined, sustainable growth” over the next 20 years. The Hershey Co. aims to maintain the No. 1 market share in North America, and to be among the top three in emerging markets, such…
NATO Responds To CDC Youth Tobacco Use Survey
“It appears the CDC and the FDA are extrapolating data from the 2011 and 2012 National Youth Tobacco Surveys (NYTS) to support the FDA’s announced plan to expand its authority over other tobacco products,” says NATO’s executive director. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Sept. 5, announced the findings from the National…
Englefield Oil Celebrates Utica Duchess Shoppe Opening
The newly built store features 16 fueling stations plus a grander Duchess Deli and Crown Café. Englefield Oil Co. is set to celebrate the grand opening of its Utica Duchess Shoppe on Thursday Sept. 12, 2013 at 12 Columbus Road Utica, Ohio. The event grand opening event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2…
The Hershey Co. Presents Vision Award
International Singer and Actress, Lucero, receives the Vision Award at the 26th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards. The Hershey Co. presented the Vision Award to international singer and actress, Lucero, at the 26th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards (HHAs) on Sept. 5, 2013 at The John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Having sold more than 27…
We Card Program Enters 18th Year With Call To Action
Successful Social Responsibility Program educates retailers on e-cigarette restrictions. September is We Card Awareness Month, named for one of the most successful corporate social responsibility efforts in America. The We Card program is entering its 18th year with a call to action for retailers, requesting stronger restriction of tobacco products to minors. The program, recognized…