Underbanked Americans plan to spend same or less on gifts this year. As the holiday shopping season gets underway, underbanked consumers of all income levels are feeling the strain on their wallets and planning to spend conservatively on gifts this year, according to the 2012 Underbanked Financial Sentiment Index released this week by Think Finance,…
TravelCenters of America Breaks Ground On Indiana Site
New Petro Stopping Center being built in Gary, Ind. TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of TA and Petro Stopping Centers branded travel centers, held a groundbreaking ceremony this week to kick off the building of its new Petro Stopping Centers location at 3001 Grant Street (I-80/I-94, Exit 9), in Gary, Ind. The event was…
Buc-ee’s New Braunfels Bathroom is America’s Best
Texas chain captures the crown in the 11th Annual Cintas’ America’s Best Restroom Contest. America voted and agrees that the New Braunfels, Texas Buc-ee’s has a bathroom as big as Texas and some of the most spotless loos in the Lone Star State, making this pit stop perfect for any road warrior and fit for…
Half of U.S. Shoppers Excited About Black Friday
New Qualtrics Survey finds only 16% of shoppers won’t be out shopping on Black Friday. Qualtrics has released the results of its 2012 Holiday Shopping Survey. The research shows that most American consumers have a strong emotional attachment to Black Friday shopping—almost half say the hoopla of discounts and television ads gets them “excited to…
NCCR Speaks Out On EPA’s RFS Waiver Decision
NCCR executive director notes RFS is a flawed law that unfairly distorts the market at the expense of chain restaurants, consumers and everyone else involved in the food supply chain. The National Council of Chain Restaurants (NCCR) expressed its disappointment over Environmental Protection Agency’s decision not to grant a waiver of the Renewable Fuel Standard…
BAWLS Guarana Reports Steady Growth
Company welcomes Jon Gunnerson as CEO and managing partner. BAWLS Guarana has reported steady growth and strong results at the close of its second full fiscal year in operation. This can be attributed to the BAWLS distribution network being strengthened through the addition of 13 new DSD partners. The mission of BAWLS is to manufacture…
Kum & Go Names New Chief Operating Officer
Mark Hasting joins Kum & Go’s senior management team. Kum & Go President and CEO Kyle Krause announced today that Mark Hasting has been named the company’s new Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. In his role at Kum & Go, Hasting will be responsible for providing executive leadership and management of Kum & Go’s store…
Counterfeit 5-hour Energy Operation Shut Down
Retailers and distributors that might have counterfeit products can check lot numbers to identify counterfeit products. Living Essentials LLC, distributor of 5-hour Energy, recently discovered counterfeit 5-hour Energy products circulating in the marketplace. Living Essentials LLC, acted swiftly to identify and halt the counterfeiting operation and filed suits in U.S. Federal District courts in both…
Companies Partner To Deliver Bottled Water To Hurricane Victims
Childers Oil donated bottled water, Lucas Oil Co. provided transportation with financial assistance from AMBEST, and The Salvation Army will distribute the water. Childers Oil Co., with assistance from Lucas Oil, AMBEST, Inc. and The Salvation Army, delivered two tractor-trailer truck loads (44 pallets) of bottled water to Hurricane Sandy victims this week. Childers Oil…
Conoco and Phillips 66 Branded Fuels to Host 2012 Angel Tree Promotion
Gas stations in Springfield, Mo., a local radio station and the Boys & Girls Club work to provide Christmas gifts to in-need youth. Conoco and Phillips 66, fuel brands with high-performance petroleum products, announced their support of the 2012 Angel Tree program with 105.9 KGBX radio station and the Boys & Girls Club in Springfield,…