Customers enjoy free coffee today. National Coffee Day is today, Monday Sept. 29. Rutter’s is leading central Pennsylvania’s celebration with a special offer for its customers. All day on Sept.29, every Rutter’s customer who purchases any of Rutter’s delicious, award-winning breakfast sandwiches and presents their Rutter’s Rewards card at the register will get a free…
TravelCenters Acquires Iconic Johnson’s Corner Truck Stop
Petro Johnson’s Corner location to maintain Johnson’s Corner restaurant and bakery, and community roots. TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, has announced the expansion of its network with the acquisition and rebranding of the newest Petro, located at I-25, Exit 254 (2842 SE Frontage Rd.)…
Nice N Easy Announces Scholarship Winners
The Linda Nelson Memorial Scholarship is awarded to seven students. Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes, a convenience store chain in Upstate New York, has awarded Linda Nelson Memorial Scholarships to seven local students. Established by the late President, Founder & CEO John MacDougall, the award is in memory of Linda Nelson, a spirited Nice N…
Thorntons Launches New Refreshing Rewards Program
New loyalty program is based on visits, not points or purchases. By Erin Rigik, Senior Editor Thorntons just announced the launch of its new Refreshing Rewards program, which is focused on enhancing experiences for its customer base across all its markets. “A loyalty program is something we have been looking into for a number of…
Turkey Hill Announces Sweepstakes Winners
Three second prize winners in Great Gas Giveaway take home prizes. Turkey Hill Minit Markets announced the first three winners today of Free Fuel for a Year, the second prize in the Great Gas Giveaway. The three central Pennsylvania residents are the first of eight second prize winners to be selected in the sweepstakes, which…
FDA Increases Maximum Retail Tobacco Violation Fine
The fine for a sixth tobacco violation has increased. The FDA has revised its schedule of fines imposed on retailers that violate the agency’s federal tobacco regulations, including the sale of cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco, or smokeless tobacco to a minor, the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO) reported. Under the Tobacco Control Act, there are…
R.J. Reynolds Launches New Pall Mall Packaging
Packs and cartons to get a new look. Beginning in September 2014, Pall Mall will be sporting a new, more contemporary look, according to company spokesperson Richard Smith. The move reflects the continued positive interest from adult smokers, making Pall Mall the No. 1 value cigarette brand in the U.S., and the No. 4 best-selling…
An In-depth Look at College Student Snacking
Snacking is students’ lifestyle of choice. College students snack more than all other demographics and snack at all times of the day, according to a study done by Y-Pulse (ypulse.org) that surveyed 1,314 consumers, including 177 full-time college students, about their snacking behavior. Snack choices away from home were the focus of this study, and…
Susser Acquires Aloha Petroleum
SUSP also announces MACS as first dropdown transaction between ETP and SUSP. Susser Petroleum Partners LP (SUSP) and Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. (ETP) announced today the first dropdown transaction between ETP and SUSP. In addition, SUSP announced an agreement to acquire Hawaii-based Aloha Petroleum Ltd., closing of a new $1.25 billion revolving credit facility, and…
Mondelēz International Releases First Well-being Progress Report
Report shows company is on-target to achieve global call for well-being commitments. Mondelēz International issued its first report highlighting the company’s progress against its global well-being goals. The report details important steps Mondelēz International has made to meet key well-being metrics in the areas of mindful snacking, sustainability, communities and safety. “Our business success is…