The Fuel Rewards Network, an extension of its Grocer Rewards program, is enhancing the brand proposition for Shell marketers and wholesalers. By John Lofstock, Editor. The competition for customers has never been so furious. Consumers have more and more choices every day, and the right customer loyalty program has the power to make or break…
What’s On Your Customer’s C-Store Shopping List?
Jeff Weghorst, director of merchandising at dunnhumbyUSA. One of the primary drivers behind a customer’s willingness to transact with a retailer is product selection. If a customer does not encounter an appealing assortment of products in-store, they are highly unlikely to engage even once with the retailer, and much less likely to become a loyal…
Award-Winning Rice
RiceSelect is causing consumers to think twice about which rice they buy with its unique Texmati Rice. Similar to basmati, the award-winning Texmati has a nutty flavor, delightful aroma, unique texture and easy cooking characteristics that set it apart from all other aromatics. Texmati Rice is produced by American family farmers; packed in reusable, re-sealable…
Kroger’s Smith’s Food and Drug Centers Debut Solar Panels
Each store’s solar system will generate over 160,000 kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually and provide significant savings in energy costs. The Kroger Co. has tapped Affordable Solar to install two solar systems on the roofs of Smith’s Food and Drug Centers Inc., a division of Kroger. These projects are part Kroger’s solar pilot program…
C-Stores Partner With Nexxus
Convenience stores look to Nexxus Group solutions for category visibility via scan based trading. Kroger, Holiday Stationstores and GasAmerica all recently separately partnered with Nexxus Group to utilize its scan-based trading programs. Kroger enlisted Nexxus to provide the systems and customer service for scan based trading at its 786 c-stores in 18 states under five…
Gourmet Popcorn
Oogie’s Snacks, makers of Oogie’s Gourmet Popcorn, launched new Kettle Corn flavors at the Sweets & Snacks Expo in May. Oogie’s Popcorn is best known for its savory pre-popped popcorn flavors made with distinctive cheese and spices. Now the two new Kettle Corn flavors— Orginal and Sticks & Stonez—are set to start shipping in August.…
Kroger Makes Strides In Sustainability
“In 2010, Kroger stores saved enough energy to power the city of Fort Worth for a full year,” says Kroger president. The Kroger Co. has released its fifth annual Sustainability Report, showing it continues to meet annual sustainability benchmarks, including reducing in-store energy consumption by 30% since 2000. “Kroger associates have worked hard to integrate…
Kroger Announces New Hire
New external corporate communications director joins the Kroger team. The Kroger Co. welcomes Keith Dailey as director of external corporate communications. In his new role, Dailey will be responsible for national media corporate communications, and will serve as the company’s spokesperson. Dailey served as communications director and was senior staff member for former Ohio Governor…
Industry Steps Up to Support Japan, Charitable Causes
Convenience stores continue to play an important role in raising much-needed funds in times of trouble. By: Erin Rigik, Associate Editor. When disaster strikes, convenience stores are often at their best stepping up to support the community. But what makes the industry so special is that it often continues to give back long after the…
Kroger Joins UnitedHealth Group
Community-based Diabetes Control Program at select Kroger stores aims to help patients better control their diabetes and reduce its devastating complications. The Kroger Co. is joining the Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance, expanding access to the Alliance’s community-based programs that use proven approaches to help prevent and control diabetes. The retail grocery chain, which has…