“Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s superior quality, support and service network made it a logical choice to continue our partnership,” says Love’s spokesperson. Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores has awarded Gilbarco Veeder-Root a three-year contract to supply Gilbarco forecourt equipment, including Gilbarco fuel dispensers, Veeder-Root tank monitoring systems and Red Jacket submersible turbine pumps. Based in Oklahoma…
7-Eleven Launches Japan Disaster Relief Campaign
“We want to connect with our customers around the world to assist Japan and its people in rebuilding their lives after such devastating disasters,” says 7-Eleven CEO. The global chain of 7-Eleven is raising funds in close to 39,000 store locations to assist organizations providing relief for the Japanese people devastated by the March 11…
Sheetz Opens Beckley, W.Va. Store With Drive-Through
Customers line up early for a chance to win hundreds of dollars in prizes. Sheetz has opened its first new location in Beckley, W.Va., at 5481 Robert C. Byrd Drive. Excitement for this store has been heightened with a contest for the first 50 people in line when the doors open. These lucky customers all…
Food And Beverage Market Rebounds
“As the economy continues to improve, shoppers are more likely to remain with a set of brands and retailers that they know delivers the value they expect,” says Symphony Consulting spokesperson. The U.S. food and beverage market is expected to continue its rebound in 2011 and 2012, as more shoppers believe the economy will improve…
Ruiz Foods Announces New Board Members
Arthur Drogue and Angelo Iantosca join the Ruiz team. Ruiz Foods Inc. has appointed two new members to its Board of Directors: Arthur Drogue and Angelo Iantosca. “These dedicated individuals come to us from diverse leadership backgrounds each holding a unique, important perspective to the frozen food industry,” said Kim Ruiz Beck, chairman, Ruiz Foods…
Portable Solutions
Grab-and-go has become a significant portion of the foodservice industry as 65% of operators now offer portable foods and attribute nearly 25% of revenue to their carry-out business. Rich Products Corp. offers a variety of innovative products to deliver the taste and convenience consumers crave. Rich’s portability solutions meet multiple menu needs to support operators’…
Two Arkansas C-stores On The Auction Block
“This will provide an excellent opportunity for someone who can take advantage of the excellent, high-visibility, high-traffic locations and build a profitable business,” says Hagen Realty spokesperson. Two convenience stores— one in Monticello, Ark., and one in Wilmar, Ark., are scheduled to be auctioned off in a lender-ordered auction Thursday, April 7. Both stores will…
Achieve EMV Compliance
“Enhanced payment-security is necessary with today’s sophisticated hacking and data-theft schemes, and EMV chip technology is continuing to advance consumer data protection,” says Dresser Wayne spokesperson. Dresser Wayne, a global provider of vehicle energy-dispensing technologies, is helping Canadian fuel retailers meet global EMV data-compliance requirements with its newest product, the Wayne Connect IP-485. The Wayne…
Mac’s Launches UFC 129 VIP Experience
In-store sweepstakes promotion to be held in 620 Mac’s Convenience Stores in Ontario, Canada. Mac’s Convenience Stores Inc., a division of Alimentation Couche-Tard, and XYIENCE, maker of Xenergy, the official energy drink of the UFC, and have joined forces to launch a joint promotion, UFC 129 VIP Experience Sweepstakes. The consumer contest kicks off March…
April Fool’s Day Beef Jerky Giveaway
Pemmican Beef Jerky partners with Safari Club International Foundation’s Sportsmen Against Hunger Program to help feed those in need. Marfood USA’s Pemmican Brand Beef Jerky plans to give away one free bag of beef jerky every 20.11 seconds on April 1, to kick off its new Pemmican Trail campaign. Participants simply visit www.pemmican.com between 12:01…