By Brian L. Milne, Refined Fuels Editor, Telvent DTN Wholesale gasoline costs were mixed countrywide in moving into the second half of August, with some markets, notably the greater Chicago market in the upper Midwest, posting steeply lower values after a surge in those prices in late July early August. Wholesale costs in the broad…
Proper Merchandising Encourages Sales
Dealing with a host of primary wholesalers, multiple DSD vendors and local foodservice providers, convenience store chains are learning to grow more efficient without sacrificing goods and services. By Pat Pape, Contributing Editor Like millions of Americans, Matt Paduano was traveling this summer, but he didn’t return home with a sun tan and postcards from…
Customers ‘Krave’ Electronic Tobacco
E-cigarettes offer consumers an alternative to traditional cigarettes. They are also virtually odorless, allowing them to be consumed in locations where traditional smoking is commonly prohibited. By CSD Staff Vapor Corp., one of the only publicly traded companies (OTCBB: VPCO) servicing the electronic cigarette and vaporizer industry, maintains its integrity in a fiercely competitive market…
Wawa Saves Over $1 Million Through Energy Efficiency
When Wawa Inc. was searching for visually appealing, simple-to-install vertical refrigerated display lighting, it discovered an all-inclusive answer in Immersion RV30 LED technology from GE Lighting. In addition, GE helped the operator of more than 600 convenience store/gas station locations drive down energy consumption. As a result, Wawa now enjoys combined energy and maintenance savings…
New Cider
HEINEKEN USA is introducing Strongbow cider to its portfolio beginning Jan. 1, 2013. HEINEKEN N.V. is the global leader in cider with nearly 25% market share and products available in 20 markets. The Strongbow brand will further complement the leading upscale beer company’s already diverse product portfolio, which includes Heineken, Dos Equis, Newcastle, Amstel Light,…
Pantry Reports Results Of Tender Offer
The Pantry announces the final results of its offer to purchase senior subordinated notes. The Pantry Inc. released its final results of its offer to purchase any and all of its outstanding 7.75% senior subordinated notes due 2014 and solicitation consents from holders of the notes to effect certain proposed amendments to the indenture from…
Montana C-Store Owners Denounce State Senator
Montana convenience stores speak out on the efforts of a state senator. Montana c-store operators target U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., in a newspaper and TV ad, denouncing him for his 2011 effort to stall new limits on debit card “swipe fees” charged by banks, the Missoulian reported. The ads launched last weekend, claiming that…
Bank of America Promotes Cash Back Deals
Bank America encourages customers and retailers to take part in its BankAmeriDeals. Bank of America released its online and mobile cash back deals program nationally, so that with the click of a button, customers can choose deals they want through the company’s online banking and mobile banking app. With BankAmeriDeals, customers can get deals from…
Werewolf Beer
Newcastle Brown Ale lets its wild side out this summer as it released its limited edition Newcastle Werewolf beer. The brew blends a sweet berry taste in the front with a bitter bite at the end. The product is brewed with rye malts to make it a naturally blood-red color. It has an alcohol by…
Love’s Lucks Out With Three New Stores
Love’s expands business this August by opening one new store each week. Love’s Travel Stops boosts business this week as it opens three new locations in three different states during the next three weeks. The c-store opened its newest location today in Willis, Texas, at Interstate 45, Exit 95. Love’s plans to open in Sioux…