LATICRETE, a provider of innovative systems for the installation of ceramic tile and stone, has developed LATICRETE 125 Anti-Fracture Mortar, a lightweight, superior crack prevention mortar that passes the ANSI A118.12 specification for crack isolation in thin-set ceramic tile and dimensional stone installations. LATICRETE 125 Anti-Fracture Mortar takes the place of liquid or sheet anti-fracture…
4-H Blue Bell Ice Cream
In honor of the Texas 4-H organization’s 100th birthday, Blue Bell Creameries is introducing Centennial Cupcake Ice Cream. Centennial Cupcake Ice Cream is a delicious cake batter ice cream with pieces of yellow cake, a chocolate icing swirl and four-leaf clover sprinkles. 4-H is a national organization which prides itself on teaching young people across…
Digital Signage
Planar Systems Inc.has introduced the new Planar iS40 integrated digital sign and the second-generation Planar DS15 integrated kiosk. Designed to enable organizations of virtually any size to easily incorporate digital signage into customer communications, these all-in-one solutions support Planar’s strategy to provide value-added hardware and software for the fast-growing digital signage market. As a fully…
Finding the Right Foodservice Program
With gas margins in the gutter and operating costs nearly doubling over the past five years, the 35% margin foodservice offers has been a savior of sorts for Mike Harrell, president of Jernigan Oil Co. Inc., a fourth-generation marketer in Ahoskie, N.C. that operates 25 Duck Thru convenience stores. It doesn’t help that North Carolina,…
NCR Self-Service Gift Cards
Gift cards have become one of the easiest and most appreciated forms of gift-giving, although standing in a long line of shoppers to purchase one may take some of the joy out of giving. But thanks to a self-service offer from NCR Corp., gift card purchases may soon be more convenient for retailers and consumers.…
The “Hangover” Eliminator
Sobrietol Distribution Services Inc. has announced the release of Sobrietol, the world’s only patented technology to rapidly reduce blood alcohol and eliminate next day "hangovers". Sobrietol’s technology was developed over a 10-year period by Dr. David Whitmire, a highly regarded chemical engineer and one of the world’s foremost experts in the field of alcohol and…
Progressive Adult Beverages
Diageo announced the introduction of three products to its fast-growing Progressive Adult Beverages (PAB) line: Smirnoff Ice Light, Smirnoff Ice Strawberry Acai and Captain Morgan Parrot Bay Mojito. * Smirnoff Ice Light. Available in six-packs and variety packs at the suggested retail price of $7.49; 12-packs will also be available. * Smirnoff Ice Strawberry Acai.…
Strong Sales for Candy
Overall retail sales are slowing at mass, dollar and grocery stores, but confectionery sales remain strong for convenience operators. The U.S. retail confectionery category generated approximately $29 billion in sales in 2007 and the profit margin for the category was approximately 35%, according to the National Confectioners Association’s (NCA) U.S. Confectionery Market report released last…
Open Pantry’s People Person
For Open Pantry Food Marts of Wisconsin Inc., it’s not enough to simply offer new and innovative products to its dynamic consumer base. The variety has to be punctuated with exceptional customer service. To achieve its goal, the Pleasant Prairie, Wis. chain has always focused on hiring outstanding personnel. Last month, the company took the…
Kettle Popper
Gold Medal Products has launched the 2488SR Pop About Popper. In the rental market there are two challenges that are common, ease of transport and inadequate power. The Pop About Popper has a special version of the Super 88 to address both those challenges. The 2488SR has an acrylic front and side panels in place…