Consumers are not only seeking more fresh and local products, they’re also willing to pay more for them. What’s in Store 2015, the latest edition of the annual trends publication of the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA), and What’s in Store Online, a collection of more than 150 downloadable tables, as well as white papers and…
Wilbur Curtis Co. Appoints New Director of Marketing
Krista Reddington to lead marketing activities. Wilbur Curtis Co., a manufacturer of commercial coffee and tea brewing systems, recently named Krista Reddington as director of marketing. The announcement was made by Curtis Executive Vice President Kevin Curtis. Prior to this appointment, Reddington supported the company as manager of sales support and marketing. She has over…
Murphy USA Installing Surveillance Systems By 3xLOGIC
Integrator CBE to install 1,200+ locations with customized security and organizational efficiency solution. Murphy USA is planning to deploy 3xLOGIC’s VIGIL surveillance systems at more than 1,200 of its convenience store locations. The new systems, currently being rollout, are comprised of 3xLOGIC IP and hybrid appliances, cameras and business intelligence software integrated into a customized…
Chevron Expands Platforms Aimed At Building Customer Loyalty
Texaco and Luke Bryan amp up to give a lucky fan the ‘Ultimate Tailgate Truck.’ Chevron U.S.A. Inc., announced its program line-up to expand the Chevron and Texaco brands platforms into two classic American pastimes: country music and sports. Chevron retains its focus on platforms aimed at helping to build customer loyalty among the millions…
Rapid Refill Raises Funds For Alzheimer’s Association
Purple Pump Up Campaign raises more than $64,000. Rapid Refill Convenience Stores, part of Volta group, became leaders in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by collecting donations for the Alzheimer’s Association from their customers this past May through July. The campaign in total raised over $64,000 donated directly to the Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter. An…
PS Food Mart Fights Hunger In Michigan and Ohio
Local CITGO marketer hosts fifth annual Pop-Tarts fundraiser. CITGO Petroleum Corp., Folk Oil Co. and 31 PS Food Mart locations in Toledo, Ohio and across south-central Michigan have teamed up for the fifth annual PS Food Mart Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts fundraiser to support local food pantries, after school lunch programs and churches. Between now and Nov.…
Retailers Underleveraging Critical Consumer Data
New HRC Advisory report indicates need for new approach to meet challenges created by today’s digitally savvy consumers. While numerous retailers have collected years of customer data, only 9% are leveraging the information in a structured, usable way, according to HRC Advisory (HRC), a strategic retail advisory firm and unit of Hilco Global. The finding…
Hunt Brothers Pizza Continues Partnership With Kevin Harvick
Signs on as primary sponsor of Harvick in four 2015 NASCAR races. Hunt Brothers Pizza, the nation’s largest brand of made-to-order pizza in the convenience store industry, is returning to the NASCAR XFINITY Series in 2015 with its sponsorship of Kevin Harvick and JR Motorsports. For the second consecutive season, Hunt Brothers Pizza will serve…
Imperial Selects Greensboro As Headquarters For New Company
“This wonderful facility is in the heart of tobacco country, near our factories and has the infrastructure to accommodate the enlarged business,” the company says. Imperial Tobacco Group has announced that it has selected Greensboro, N.C. as the location of the new company it is forming from its existing business in the U.S. and the…
Individually-Wrapped Pie Slices
Hillshire Brands’ Sara Lee individual pie slices are perfect grab-and-go options that have the taste and appearance of a homemade pie in a convenient individual serving that saves operators time and money. And now they offer a longer shelf life. Sara Lee Southern Pecan Pie now has a 10-day refrigerated shelf life and five-day ambient…