Kroger associates to present USO with $1.5 million donation at Daytona 500. The Kroger Co. and the USO are strengthening their partnership with a fresh campaign to support men and women in the armed forces and their families. In conjunction with the Daytona 500 celebration on Sunday, Feb. 26, Kroger will launch Honoring Our Heroes,…
Outcast Partners With Fox News
Exclusive news content now available for viewers on the go. Outcast, a growing television network at the pump, and FOX News Channel have formed an exclusive partnership to deliver daily news updates to on-the-go viewers while they fuel up. Outcast will deliver FOX News Channel content to more than 13,000 screens nationwide, including top-of-the-line gas…
Take the 2012 CSD/Kleiman HR Human Resources Benchmarking Survey
In order to support the convenience store industry’s forecasting and planning responsibilities for the new year, Convenience Store Decisions and Kleiman HR are collaborating to provide insight into the industry’s human resources practices. For the fourth consecutive year, Convenience Store Decisions, in partnership with human resources expert Mel Kleiman is launching a confidential online survey…
Shopping On The Commute
Grocery shopping is now as simple as a few cell phone clicks. Philadelphians spend on average of nearly 30 minutes commuting to work, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That amounts to 2.5 hours per week. And now, commuters can put that time to good use by getting a jump start on their grocery shopping—provided…
Coulson Oil Buys Two Arkansas Convenience Stores
While it usually leases properties to independent operators, Coulson Oil plans to operate its newly acquired stores. After years of supplying gasoline, North Little Rock, Ark.-based Coulson Oil Co. has purchased two convenience stores in the Texarkana, Ark. area, marking a new direction for the company, which chiefly sells fuel, Arkansas Business Online reported. The…
AdvancePierre Foods, Johnsonville Sausage Form Alliance
Under partnership, AdvancePierre becomes the exclusive foodservice distributor of Johnsonville Sausage. AdvancePierre Foods and Johnsonville Sausage have formed a strategic partnership, leveraging AdvancePierre Foods’ dynamic foodservice organization and distribution system to deliver quality Johnsonville Sausage to foodservice customers across the U.S. This partnership will make AdvancePierre Foods, a supplier of value-added protein and handheld convenience…
New Employment Screening Tools For NACS Members
LexisNexis program makes it easy and affordable for NACS member companies to screen employees. NACS and LexisNexis have teamed up to offer NACS member companies an affordable, user-friendly employment screening solution. The LexisNexis service is specifically designed to streamline and simplify the screening and hiring process to NACS members — both retailers and suppliers —…
Dunkin’ Donuts Opens Eight Restaurants in Des Moines
Franchise opportunities still available in Sioux City and Ottawa, Iowa, as well as in Lincoln and Omaha, Neb. Dunkin’ Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with sister and brother franchisee team, Lori Kelderman High and Jeff Kelderman, for eight new restaurants in Des Moines, Iowa. Two restaurants are slated to open in 2013 and…
Dot Foods Partners With General Mills
“We’re excited to offer General Mills products to our customers,” says Dot Foods spokesperson. Dot Foods, a national food re-distributor, has partnered with General Mills Convenience Store Division for the distribution of dry products to its convenience store distributors. General Mills is home to some of the most recognizable food brands, such as Cheerios, Betty…
Hunt Brothers Pizza Partners with RCR
“We’re so excited to partner with one of the most legendary racing organizations in NASCAR for the 2012 and 2013 Nationwide Series,” says Hunt Brothers CEO. Hunt Brothers Pizza, a brand of made-to-order pizza in the convenience store industry, will sponsor two of Richard Childress Racing’s NASCAR Nationwide Series teams as well as the No.…