Expansion plans will make Minnoco one of the largest fuel retailers in the Twin Cities. Minnoco announced an expansion program that will bring more locally-owned fuel retail outlets to the Twin Cities area. Minnoco (Minnesota Independent Oil Co.) is a brand of gasoline developed for the members of the MSSA (Minnesota Service Station & Convenience…
Ruling on Smokeless Tobacco
Although smokeless tobacco has successfully held off most margin pressures, the category cannot escape the scrutiny of regulators. By Howard Riell, Associate Editor As sales of traditional cigarettes continue to decline, many convenience stores are making the most of the swelling popularity of the smokeless tobacco category. C-store sales of smokeless tobacco climbed by 7.6%…
NJOY Launches New Digital Education Resource
Vaping segment thrives where store personnel share product expertise with consumers. NJOY, one of the world’s premiere vaping companies with a diverse portfolio of e-cigarette and vaping products, has announced the launch of www.HowToNJOYvaping.com. By providing specialized category and product knowledge, the new Website serves to educate retail partners, vaping enthusiasts and adult smokers who…
MasterCard Teams With ApplePay
Now that Apple has unveiled Apple Pay, MasterCard cardholders can use their iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch for everyday purchases. MasterCard worked with Apple to deliver a seamless and secure payment experience. For consumers and merchants alike, that means that every purchase made with a MasterCard using iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus…
Family Dollar Rejects Dollar General’s “Illusory” Tender Offer
Family Dollar Board reaffirms unanimous recommendation in support of transaction with Dollar Tree. Family Dollar Stores Inc., a national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, announced that its Board of Directors unanimously recommends that Family Dollar’s shareholders reject the unsolicited conditional tender offer made by Dollar General Corp. and not tender…
Retails See Sales Boost From VP Racing Fuel Branded Program
“Sales are up at every store we branded VP, but what really amazed me was the extremely loyal following of the people looking for VP products,” says owner of TMT Inc. After nearly 40 years of “makin’ power” with formulas for racers, the “Mad Scientist” at VP Racing Fuels appears to have found the magic…
Virginia Department of Transportation Partners With InComm
Launches E-ZPass Reload Card, available at Pit Stop locations. InComm, a provider of integrated technology solutions to retailers at point-of-sale (POS), announced a partnership with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to launch the Virginia E-ZPass Reload Card, which can be used by customers to replenish their E-ZPass accounts. Now, all customers who have or…
Legendary American Whiskey
After feuding for more than 150 years, the direct descendents of the Hatfields and McCoys finally agree on something: This is what whiskey is supposed to taste like. Introducing The Legendary Hatfield & McCoy Family Brand Whiskey, the only authentic Hatfield and McCoy American whiskey available today. The Hatfield and McCoy clans have each been…
Energy Drink Targets Women
Unlike top sellers in the energy drink market, Hype Energy is opening up the category to women in the U.S. market. The brand is positioning itself as a lifestyle energy drink that caters to a woman’s need for a drink that helps her keep up with her busy day-to-day life. Hype understands that not everyone…
Small Plate Offerings
With consumer snacking increasing 48% since 2012 (Technomic, March 2014), now is the ideal time to build a strong small bites menu. Stouffer’s makes this simple with a full line of appetizers, crafted with the very best ingredients and no preservatives. These made-from-scratch small bites from Stouffer’s help operators cater to patrons looking for a…