A proposal that would have allowed gas stations and c-stores in Iowa to sell hard liquor in the main aisles of stores has failed in the Iowa House, The Des Moines Register reported. The House voted 63 to 24 to remove the liquor sales provision from the budget bill, which was approved in the Senate…
Brink’s Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
On May 5, Brink’s Inc., one of the most recognized symbols of security, is turning 150 years old. “There are very few companies with the longevity and legacy of Brink’s,” said Michael Dan, president, chairman and CEO of The Brink’s Co. “Celebrating 150 years is a proud accomplishment and a true testament to the company’s…
Mark VII Expanding
Mark VII Equipment Inc., the US subsidiary of WashTec AG of Germany, has acquired the assets of its distributor Atlantic Wash Systems. Atlantic Wash Systems has sold and serviced Mark VII carwash systems throughout the Carolinas since 1971. The company, which was founded by Mitch Lancaster, pioneered the concept of servicing all major…
Rutter’s Opens Newest Store
Rutter’s Farm Stores opened its newest convenience store Tuesday afternoon, bringing 40 jobs to Fairview Township, York County. The store, just south of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, has 18 fueling positions (12 for gasoline, six for diesel) and a one-bay automatic car wash. The 24-hour store features Rutter’s latest foodservice offerings, including custom stir-fry,…
Looking Beyond Beer
A controversial proposal is moving rapidly through the State House in Iowa, which if approved would allow all gas stations in the state to sell hard liquor in the main aisles, along side everyday products. Supporters say this will reduce the burden and expense placed on small business owners, while making liquor more available…
Texaco Launches New Ad Campaign
Chevron Global Marketing, San Ramon, Calif., has started a new marketing campaign, using newly created ads to promote its Texaco branded fuels. The ads showcase people who know and love their cars, are driven by performance and trust only one brand of fuel: Texaco with Techron. The new ads continue to reinforce the “people in…
Gas Tax Hike Possible in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle said a proposal to up the gas tax by 3 cents a gallon in his state was worth considering, even though the law would go against his 2006 campaign promise not to raise the gas tax in his second term, the Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel reported. Doyle said the state probably should…
Heineken Gives Back to Communities
Heineken USA’s Heineken with a Heart initiative has succeeded in raising more than $520,000 in donations for more than 50 local charities and non-profit organizations since its inception in 2007. The milestone was reached in the last two months as the company hosted Heineken with a Heart events in New York, Tampa, Atlanta, Chicago and…
Circle K Focused on PCI
Circle K said that Gilbarco Veeder-Root will be providing FlexPay Encrypting PIN Pad field upgrades for more than 2,000 Circle K locations in the U.S., as well as Encore S dispensers to upgrade its legacy dispensers to achieve PCI compliance. The award-winning FlexPay EPP hardware is Payment Card Industry Encrypting PIN Pad (PCI EPP)…
Proposed N.Y. Tobacco Ban Stirs Debate
New York could be the first state to adopt a ban on cigarette sales in drugs stores, supermarkets and big-box stores with pharmacies, such as Wal-Mart. A bill is currently being debated in Albany, N.Y., that if approved by both chambers and signed by Democratic Gov. David Paterson, would ban cigarettes in pharmacies and…