Conference set for July at Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel. The National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees (NCASEF) has announced that its 39th National Convention and Trade Show will be held July 12 – 16, 2014 in Orlando, Fla. at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel. This past July, 62 major sponsors and more…
Rutter’s No. 1 On Top York, Pa. Private Companies List
The c-store chain is also among the fastest growing central Pennsylvania companies. Rutter’s Farm Stores has reclaimed the top spot on the Central Pennsylvania Business Journal’s 2013 list of Top 100 Private Companies in York County, Pa., surging up from No. 2 on the list just one year ago. Rutter’s also climbed to No. 2…
FDA Seeks Retail Inspectors
A call for private inspectors shows FDA aims to conduct inspections in the nine states that don’t have a contract with FDA to check up on retailers. This week, the FDA began soliciting proposals from private contractors to conduct retail tobacco inspections in Alaska, Florida, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota and…
CITGO Petroleum and Warex Terminals to Roll Back the Pump
During customer appreciation days in New York, local CITGO marketer to take five cents off per gallon. CITGO Petroleum Corp. and local CITGO Marketer Warex Terminals Corp. are giving back to their customers with a series of 26 customer appreciation days from Aug. 15 through Oct. 13 at locations across New York. Customers will receive…
The Hershey Co. Names Mary Kay Haben To Board of Directors
The Hershey Co. has appointed Mary Kay Haben to its Board of Directors, effective Aug. 9, 2013. “Mary Kay is a seasoned leader who brings a great wealth of relevant food and confectionery experience to her role as a member of the Hershey board,” said James Nevels, chairman of the Board of Directors. “She is…
Martin Eagle Aims to Contain Rising Operating Costs
Using a new monitoring system, the Texas chain is saving time, energy and reducing the spoilage costs that can arise from damaged cold vault compressors. By Erin Rigik, associate editor. Martin Eagle Oil Co. knows first hand the financial and general frustrations convenience store operators can feel after losing a freezer full of products due…
DILL-ICIOUS Popcorn
Van Holten’s, a packaged pickle producer, has launched Big Papa Dill Pickle Popcorn. The innovative new snack combines bold dill pickle seasoning with the classic taste of popcorn to create a cutting edge snack experience. Van Holten’s is the first in the U.S. to produce a ready-to-eat dill pickle-flavored popcorn and distribute it on a…
NRF Welcomes Judge’s New Debit Swipe Rule Demand
The Fed has 60 days to decide whether to appeal the ruling by Judge Leon. The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed a federal judge’s insistence that the Federal Reserve move quickly on issuing new regulations to reduce debit card swipe fees paid by retailers and consumers. “We’re very pleased to see the court light a…
FDA Issues 10,000th Tobacco Retailer Warning Letter
Four warning letters issued for cigarette or roll-your-own tobacco that was labeled as “pipe tobacco.” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued its 10,000th tobacco retailer warning letter for noncompliance with tobacco rules. To ensure compliance with the law, FDA works to prevent youth access to tobacco products and the influence of marketing…
Brian Legried Named to Energy Leadership Role
CHS appoints new vice president, Refined Fuels Sales and Energy Services. CHS Inc., the nation’s leading farmer-owned cooperative and a global energy, grains and foods company, has named Brian Legried to the position of vice president, Refined Fuels Sales and Energy Services. In this new position Legried will provide strategic leadership and direction for the…