Report shows a $2.6 billion decrease when compared to the $37.1 billion loss recorded in the previous report. Retail theft, including shoplifting, employee theft, administrative error and vendor fraud is down, according to an annual survey recently conducted by the University of Florida with a funding grant from ADT Commercial Security, soon to be Tyco…
Eliminate Grease
Removing grease build-up is time intensive, arduous and is one of the biggest issues facing foodservice managers. Clorox Commercial Solutions Clorox Professional Cleaners & Degreasers is a line of commercial degreaser. The new Clorox degreasing products utilize unique technology to remove heavy-duty, grease-related soils found in various foodservice operations. Clorox Professional Multi-Purpose Cleaner & Degreaser…
Susser Pursues Master Limited Partnership IPO Of Wholesale Fuel Business
“We believe this transaction will allow us to de-lever the convenience store portion of our business, reduce our cost of capital and further diversify our access to capital to fund our growth strategy,” says Susser CEO. Susser Holdings Corp.’s Board of Directors has approved the filing of a registration statement to effect an initial public…
Wayne Introduces Wayne Helix Family of Fuel Dispensers
Fuel dispenser line emphasizes design, security and advanced technology. Wayne, a global innovator of fuel dispensers and technologies, has announced the arrival of the Wayne Helix fuel dispenser line, emphasizing intelligent design, transaction security and advanced technology. Wayne developed Helix as the result of extensive research working closely with customers, retailers and users from around…
Shell, Jewel-Osco Launch Fuel Rewards Program
“Jewel-Osco is pleased to be able to offer local consumers the opportunity to save money on fuel,” says Jewel-Osco’s director of marketing. Shell and Jewel-Osco are teaming up to help local shoppers get increased value on their everyday grocery purchases by launching the My Jewel-Osco Fuel Rewards program in participating area Jewel-Osco stores. Local consumers…
Valero To Acquire 29 Crackerbox Stores
“These stores are great assets and will complement our existing Corner Store network,” says CEO of Valero Retail. Valero Retail Holdings, a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corp., is purchasing 29 stores in the Little Rock and Hot Springs, Ark. areas from The Crackerbox Stores and converting them to Valero Corner Stores in the coming months.…
Murphy Oil Corp. Announces Executive Management Changes
President and CEO retires after 17 years with Murphy Oil. The Board of Directors of Murphy Oil Corp. has announced the appointment of Steve Cossé as president and CEO, effectively immediately. David Wood, the company’s current president, CEO and member of the Board of Directors, will retire after a 17-year career at the company…
Sugar Reform Denied
Coalition hopes close vote signals momentum for reform this year. In response to the Senate’s narrow defeat of an amendment to the 2012 Farm Bill, which would have modestly reformed the costly U.S. sugar program, the Coalition for Sugar Reform released the following statement. “While we are disappointed the Senate voted to maintain the status…
Ryko Solutions Drives Into Summer
Revenue building enhancements, such as changes to SoftGloss MAXX, Radius, Pulse and Conveyor, increase wash counts and trim costs for car wash operators. Ryko Solutions Inc., a full spectrum car wash equipment, chemicals and service supplier in North America, is ready for a summer of increased wash counts, reduced costs, and more profitable car washes…
Local Store Marketing: Charities
By John Matthews, Founder, Gray Cat Enterprises. Some of the local store marketing strategies that I have highlighted over the past year are designed to increase awareness and sales for your brand, others because it’s the right thing to do. Working with charities over a period of time enables you to give back to the…