New relationship drives improved category effectiveness and retail execution for convenience channel. Circle K Stores Inc., a subsidiary of the Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. group, has partnered with Information Resources Inc. (IRI) to begin sharing its point-of-sale (POS) data from all of its U.S.-based stores for incorporation into the new IRI AllScan Convenience Store Tracking service.…
consumers file class action against retailers over hot fuel
Major chains like 7-Elven and Shell top off the list of defendants. The controversy over hot fuel continues as three Oklahoma City-area consumers begin seeking class-action status on a lawsuit against retailers they feel are cheating them out of money, according to the Associated Press. The lawsuit is file against 13 retailers and oil companies,…
rutters introduces 24ounce coffee
Company discontinues low-selling 12-ounce cup. Rutter’s Farm Stores is introducing its biggest coffee yet, a 24-ounce cup that from July 30 to Aug. 26 comes with an introductory price of 99 cents. Rutter’s also will continue to offer 16- and 20-ounce cups but is dropping its 12-ounce cup. “The 12-ounce cup was by far our…
7eleven enjoys success with the simpsons
Fictional products come to life and provide a strong sales lift. Fans of The Simpsons rejoiced three weeks ago when 12 select 7-Eleven stores refashioned themselves to resemble the fictitious “Kwik-E-Mart” store found on the popular show. The stores not only looked like the popular parody of c-stores, but also sold a bevy of show-inspired…
sinclair oil buys five severson stores
Company intends to retain all employees for newly acquired sites. Winona, Minn.-based Severson Oil Co. plans to sell five convenience stores in Lake City, Winona and Rochester, Minn. to Sinclair Oil Corp, according to the Winona (Minn.) Daily News. The company will continue to operate its La Crosse, Wis., station and continue retailing under the…
warmer wishes
Hatco recently announced the rollout of its latest Mini-MerchandisingWarmer, the Model UGMW-1. The unit is designed to maximize valuablecounter space with durable performance and an attractive product display.The food product's optimal taste and temperature are preserved via ceramictop heat and a hard-coated, heated base. Incandescent lighting heightensthe visual appeal to customers, creating more impulse sales.…
truthful taste
Honest Tea is expanding its line withthe addition of Pomegranate White Tea with Acai. Three antioxidantrich ingredients—pomegranates,white tea and the acai berry—arecombined with less than threeteaspoons of organic cane sugarto create a delicately flavored teaperfect for the tea-lover as wellthe health-conscious consumer. Aserving of Pomegranate White Teawith Acai is 35 calories per 8 oz.serving—about half…
tasty treats
McKee Foods gives a new way to enjoy muffins when you’re on the go withLittle Debbie Snack Muffins in Banana Nut and Blueberry varieties. These twinwrapped muffins are made with real fruit and deliver great taste in a formatthat is perfect for today’s busy lifestyles. They are sold in single-serve packscontaining two servings in each…
sweet treats sweeter
Drive incremental cookie sales with new Otis Spunkmeyer Warm Wishespackaging. Consumers will pay more for cookies wrapped in convenienttake-home gift packaging—every case of cooking packaging translates to 600 additional cookies sold in your location. Otis Spunkmeyer offersfive uniquely shaped sizes to use when packaging your cookies. Use Warm Wishes packaging to capitalize on holiday gift-giving,…
space saver
The Serenity Series Cubelet Ice Machine, FS-1001 MLH-C, produces up to 830-lbs. of ice per 24 hours and exclusively features a space saving design. The pump down cycle allows for more efficient start up; it is environmentally friendly and is a low-cost service. Serviceability is convenient because technicians can access the ice machine from the…