NACS announces the election of four retail members to serve on its Board of Directors. The new Board members were named to their positions during the NACS Board of Directors meeting at the NACS Show in Atlanta. The NACS Show is ranked one of the 50 largest annual trade shows in the United States. The…
Even Greater Success Is Possible, Says NACS Chairman Dave Carpenter
The convenience store industry has seen phenomenal success and growth while other channels have faced challenges, but even greater success may be possible as it continues to evolve, stressed 2013-2014 NACS Chairman Dave Carpenter before a standing-room-only general session audience at the NACS Show. “I don’t think it’s any stretch to say that many of…
Bob Sears Leads New NACS Supplier Board
Joe Vonder Haar, managing partner of iSEE Store Innovations Inc., named chair-elect. Bob Sears, director of trade & state relations and training & compliance for Altria Group Distribution Co., has been named 2013-14 chairman of the NACS Supplier Board. In addition, Joe Vonder Haar, managing partner of iSEE Store Innovations Inc., was named chair-elect and…
Tantus Tobacco Launches New E-Cig
Tantus Tobacco has announced the launch of a ground-breaking new e-cig you will soon be able to offer your customers. The initial 24/7 product offering features two flavors—Classic and Frost Menthol—and customers will also have the freedom to choose either a disposable or rechargeable e-cig. The Tantus 24/7 line is the first to offer a…
Core-Mark to Webcast Presentation From Wells Fargo Forum
Core-Mark Holding Co. Inc., one of the largest marketers of fresh and broad-line supply solutions to the convenience retail industry in North America, announced that it will Webcast its presentation from the Wells Fargo 2013 Convenience Store Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013 beginning at 9:45 a.m. Eastern. The live Webcast can be accessed at…
Marketing to Hispanic Customers
According to The NPD Group, Hispanics in the U.S. are more likely to purchase groceries, dairy and bread from convenience stores than non-Hispanics. What are you doing to cater to this growing consumer base? By Howard Riell, Associate Editor. Marketing to Hispanics is just like marketing to any other ethnic group, which is what can…
Saving Energy Saves Money
Lighting accounts for 20-50% of electricity consumption, reported the Small Business Administration (SBA). And while green initiatives might cost more up front, retailers are finding that they can result in some impressive savings. By Marilyn Odesser-Torpey, Associate Editor. Due to continually improving equipment, lighting usually provides the highest return-on-investment of major upgrades, the SBA explained.…
C-store Non-alcoholic Beverages Up in Q3
Beverage manufacturers Using “Everything Must Go” pricing to drive volumes, reports Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo has reported that c-store non-alcoholic beverages were up +3% in the third quarter (Q3) of 2013, with Energy strength offsetting weakness in other catgories. Wells Fargo recently conducted a survey of beverage retailers representing more than 15,000 C-Store locations across…
Acumera Teams With NPCA to Offer C-Store Savings
New app reduces cost to convenience stores, consumers on NPCA card transactions. Acumera is collaborating with the National Payment Card Association (NPCA) to offer convenience stores an application (app) that will significantly reduce hardware and install costs and improve visibility into remote equipment status. The NPCA app will in many cases eliminate the need for…
The New Face of Champs Chicken
New logo, enhanced Website unveiled for brand. Champs Chicken, a nationwide branded food program from Pro Food Systems Inc. (PFS), is adding more sizzle to its consumer experience. Starting this week, the company invites the public to visit its newly redesigned Website, showcasing an improved navigation system, engaging content, and a new company logo. Created…