“For more than three decades, our partnership with UCP has been one of the most important outlets for Circle K to give back to the people we serve,” says Circle K spokesperson. Circle K recently donated $332,000 to United Cerebral Palsy (UCP). The donation was raised during Circle K’s FishStix event, an annual golf and…
Deloitte Survey Shows Shoppers Expecting Discounts
Savvy consumers research brands and prices before heading into stores. Excitement over unexpected in-store deals has diminished as discounted prices become an anticipated part of the consumer products shopping experience, according to the Deloitte/Harrison Group annual American Pantry Survey. For nearly one-third (30%) of consumers, at least seven of 10 items in their shopping cart…
Irving Oil Awards Free Gas for a Year
Lucky customers in Connecticut and Vermont enjoy fuel savings. Sheila Riley of Berlin, Conn. and Jim Hayssen of Bondville, Vt., have won free gas for a year thanks to Irving Oil. Riley and Hayssen are two of six New England residents who will each receive $2,100 worth of Irving gas cards for participating in the…
FDA Comments on the International Tobacco Regulators’ Conference
“It is only natural that like-minded leaders band together to combat this global threat in unison,” says the Commissioner of Food and Drugs. This week, 65 representatives of health and regulatory agencies from 22 countries attended the International Tobacco Regulators’ Conference, hosted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the World Health Organization…
PLMA Awards New Product Honors
PLMA’s Salute to Excellence winners showcased within Idea Supermarket at PLMA Chicago trade show. Nearly two dozen retail chains and wholesalers from across the country were selected as the winners of PLMA’s annual Salute to Excellence Awards. The year’s winning products were featured during PLMA’s 2011 Private Label Trade Show in Chicago with a special…
Chicago Welcomes The 2011 Private Label Trade Show
From Nov. 13-15 at the Rosemont Convention Center, retailers had the chance to view the latest trends and products in private label. Retailer’s brands and entire lines of products marketed around ethnic, restaurant quality foods, wellness, convenience and other themes were on view at PLMA’s 2011 Private Label Trade Show. The show, which took place…
Thorntons Salutes Employees, Troops
The 2011 General Manager’s Conference in Louisville features awards for top team members and vendors and a Humanitarian Event at Fort Knox. By John Lofstock, Editor Close to 400 general managers, regional managers, company executives and corporate sponsors gathered in Louisville, Ky., this week as Thorntons Inc. kicked off its 2011 General Managers’ Conference. The…
Industry Veteran Scott Barrett Joins KSS Fuels
Bringing 20 years of fuels marketing experience from BP, Barrett aims to help customers enhance performance. KSS Fuels announced that Scott Barrett has joined the management team as vice president of customer pricing and planning management. Barrett joins KSS Fuels from BP and brings more than 20 years of retail and wholesale fuels marketing experience…
Terrible’s Rewards Veterans
“Our armed service personnel do so much for our country, that we wanted to do our part to recognize their service and say thank you on Veterans Day,” says Terrible’s spokesperson. To celebrate Veterans Day, Terrible’s Car Wash continued a Las Vegas tradition it began years ago. To show its support and gratitude for our…
Free Coffee Fridays
Customers who stop into Cumberland Farms on a Friday this November can enjoy a free cup of coffee in the size of their choice. Cumberland Farms is offering Free Coffee Fridays this November. On Nov. 11, 18 and 25 customers can receive a smooth cup of Cumberland Farms’ Farmhouse Blend coffee—any size, any way they…