Vast majority of 18-29 year olds say expert sessions would boost store trips for groceries, clothing, cosmetics, electronics and home improvement goods. New LoyaltyOne research shows that retailers should consider providing Millennials with a hands-on shopping experience by offering exclusive sessions with a consultant or expert in the field, as a way to motivate this…
NRF Study Debunks Myths Surrounding Retail Wages
Report reveals apples-to-apples comparison with other industries, finds retail competitive. The National Retail Federation (NRF) has released an in-depth study authored by a University of Georgia economist who found that retail jobs pay wages highly competitive with those in other industries despite long-held misconceptions to the contrary. “The retail industry finally has definitive data to…
Stripes Raises $535, 000 At Sixth Annual Turf + Surf Event
Donations to benefit 44 United Way Agencies. Stripes Convenience Stores raised $535,000 at its Sixth Annual Stripes Turf + Surf fundraising event benefiting 44 United Way agencies across the Stripes market areas: Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. The event was held last night in Corpus Christi, Texas. The Sixth Annual Stripes Turf + Surf fundraiser…
Wayne Fueling Systems Cloud Solutions Showcased at NACS
Wayne Cloud Solutions link forecourt technology to a suite of centrally-hosted and managed capabilities to simplify fuel retail systems, increase sales, and improve profitability. Wayne Fueling Systems, a global provider of fuel dispensing, payment, automation, and control technologies for retail and commercial fuel stations, showcased Wayne Cloud Solutions with industry leading partners Intel Corp., Wincor…
Improve Cash Management
Tidel has announced the Series 3, a new cash management system designed for organizations needing a secure, reliable and auditable solution to deposit their cash. The Series 3 is targeted towards low to moderate cash volume organizations that require an automated system that helps reduce risk and improve operational efficiencies. The primary features of the…
Keep Products Cold Or Hot
American Bag Co. introduces insulated bags that help keep items hot or cold or frozen for up to three hours. You can think of them as a cooler in bag form, no ice needed. They have thermal insulation properties that help maintain the temperature of any contents. Insulated bags are also known as cooler bags,…
Beverage With A Twist
Sunny Delight Beverages Co. (SDBC), the maker of Sparkling Fruit2O, has elevated the sparkling beverage category with a product unlike any other; a new line of fruit-flavored sparkling water that hits the consumer palette sweet spot, Sparkling Fruit2O Lime Twists. Research shows the majority of consumers across the country already add a twist of lime…
Nutritious Bars
Balance Bar, maker of one of America’s original nutrition energy bars, has announced availability of its new Balance bare line. Available in three delicious flavors—Mixed Berry Nut, Sea Salt Caramel Nut and Sweet & Spicy Nut—the bars are made with whole nuts, fruits, seeds and other simple and nutritious ingredients. Each bar is 160 calories…
All-Natural Carbonated Beverage
Bai Brands has announced the launch of Bai Bubbles, an innovative carbonated beverage that extends the company’s line of healthy, all-natural, five-calorie, antioxidant infusions. Bai Bubbles will first be available in the New York City metropolitan area, with the full support of Bai’s distribution partner, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group. Like the established Bai5 family of…
New Rechargeable E-Cig Kit
blu eCigs recently unveiled its new blu PLUS+ Rechargeable Kit, offering an enhanced rechargeable kit that has been redesigned to better fulfill adult smokers’ desire for more satisfaction through a consistent, enjoyable experience. Only one week into pre-order sales, blu eCigs quickly experienced a sellout of this product. In response to the sellout, blu eCigs…