CST Brands currently expects to report fourth quarter and full year 2013 results in early March. CST Brands Inc. provided an update to previous guidance related to its fourth quarter 2013 operating results. The company originally provided this information on its conference call to discuss its third quarter 2013 financial results on Monday, Nov. 4,…
M&M’S Teams With WFAN Sports Radio
WFAN top talent to broadcast from M&M’S World New York leading up to Super Bowl XLVIII. M&M’S World Times Square is poised to be the premier New York City shopping and sports destination during the week leading up to Super Bowl XLVIII. The store, home to M&M’S Chocolate Candies and branded merchandise, plans to open…
Frozen Yogurt Solutions
Yumz Express offers any retail location a frozen yogurt solution to generate additional revenue. The self-serve franchise, Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt, has announced the launch of Yumz Express, a kiosk-sized version of a full-size Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt store. Yumz Express is designed to fit inside existing convenience stores. Yumz Express kiosks offer up to…
Speedway Supports Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Funds assist Complex Care Center, which provides 24/7 inpatient and outpatient management of children and teens with medically complex chronic diseases. Speedway LLC (Speedway) is again proving its commitment to helping the community and the future of child health through ongoing fundraising in support of Cincinnati Children’s. Cincinnati-area Speedway locations are Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals…
ExxonMobil Launches New U.S. Retail Fuels Technology Platform
Provides station owners with operational improvements and the ability to introduce custom loyalty offers and price rollbacks. ExxonMobil is launching EM1, a new retail fuels technology platform in the U.S., that will not only significantly upgrade a retail site’s technology, but enable stations to provide motorists with exclusive discounts and offers to reward their loyal…
Speedway Partners With PUGS
Sunglasses, smartphone chargers, ear buds, energy shots and pill supplement items to be available through PUGS at Speedway this month. Speedway LLC has partnered with PUGS Inc., a 28+ year national distributor of sunglasses, charging accessories for smartphones and smart devices, seasonal apparel, work gloves and other GM items. “We are deeply humble and extremely…
Lenstrom Named General Manager of Marketing Werks
Foundation set for accelerated company growth. CROSSMARK has announced the appointment of Jay Lenstrom as general manager of Marketing Werks. Marketing Werks is a CROSSMARK company and a consumer engagement firm in North America. Naming Lenstrom general manager of Marketing Werks is a significant move that bolsters the company’s leadership. Lenstrom was promoted from Marketing…
Freedom Energy First To Offer E-15 Fuel In Ohio
Ohio marks 14th state with E15. American Freedom Energy is the first retailer in Ohio to offer E15 to consumers for use in 2001 and newer vehicles. The expanded offering of E15 will create savings at the pump for consumers. Currently, E15 is available in 14 states across the country, and more and more retailers…
A Partner with a Purpose
At a time when most Big Oil companies are exiting the retail business, Phillips 66 is stepping up with a host of new programs to help make its branded retailers more profitable. By John Lofstock, Editor The convenience store and petroleum industry has transformed dramatically over the past decade, but no change has been as…
Vertically Integrating Your Brand Message
By John Matthews, founder and president of Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc. The concept of vertically integrating your brand message is clearly not new. Companies for years have embraced the concept that if you are going to communicate a brand message, it is best to communicate that same brand message throughout all customer touch points. The…