National survey shows 60% of Americans are seeking a caffeine alternative that reduces caffeine consumption without sacrificing desired energy boost. ChromaDex Corp., a natural products company that provides proprietary, science-based solutions and ingredients to the dietary supplement, food and beverage, animal health, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries, announced the results of a cross-over clinical evaluation of…
RaceTrac Selects Fifth Third Bank As ATM Provider
“We’re pleased to work with RaceTrac and to be their official ATM provider in Georgia and Florida,” says regional president of Florida and Mid-South regions for Fifth Third Bank. RaceTrac Petroleum Inc. has selected Fifth Third Bank to provide ATMs at 225 convenience stores in Georgia and Florida. Installation of the new Fifth Third ATMs…
Clipper Petroleum Implementing Latest Gilbarco Retail Technology
Reports increased transactions and sales. Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s portfolio of retail technology solutions is making a big impact across the Clipper Petroleum network. Clipper is the first retailer in the country to install Purchase@Pump, a new turnkey solution that increases in-store sales by adding the ability to purchase high-margin products and services directly from the pump.…
Electronic Pricing Signs
Skyline Products, long known for its high-quality electronic fuel price displays, has announced the successful integration with numerous industry leading POS providers, namely Excentus, Retalix, NCR Radiant, VeriFone, Allied, Gilbarco, AutoGas, and Fiscal Systems. The POS to electronic price sign integration streamlines the fuel pricing process from the store with the street. Electronic price sign…
Manage Monitor Content
NewsBreak is a fully-integrated, merchandising platform for the convenience store industry that converts fuel-only customers to multi-product purchasers, resulting in the increased sales of high margin, in-store products. NewsBreak’s SMART technology manages and distributes a content playlist to Pumptop and In-Store TV monitors and mobile devices based on key consumer buying variables and store specific…
Automate Workflow
Honeywell has introduced its newest scanphone, which blends the capabilities of a consumer smart phone, rugged mobile computer and bar code scanner in an affordable package. Built for workers on-the-go, the Dolphin 60s mobile device provides quick and reliable access to critical data through Honeywell’s proven technology. The device serves as a cost-effective solution for…
U.S. Consumers Feeling Inflationary Pain
Nielsen study shows customers are focused on value as they continue to budget. Rising food prices have nearly all Americans feeling the pain, a new study by Nielsen shows. With less money to spend and hungry mouths to feed, U.S. consumers are increasingly looking for ways to stretch their budgets and find the best value…
NATO Submits Comments To FDA On Menthol Cigarettes
Establishing additional restrictions on the retail sale of menthol cigarettes is unnecessary because retailers are responsible and not in the business of selling tobacco products to underage youth, notes NATO. On July 24, 2013, the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the use of menthol in cigarettes…
Tax Foundation Ranks Best States for Business
New stats point to states with the worst tax codes. Wyoming, Florida, and Indiana rank among the ten best states for taxes on business, while companies in states like New York, New Jersey and California must struggle with the worst tax codes in the country, according to the newest edition of the Tax Foundation’s State…
The Convenience Store Decisions Group Acquires Convenience Directions
Deal combines two distinct high-caliber, talented and creative teams to better serve the convenience store and petroleum industry. Harbor Communications, the parent company of The Convenience Store Decisions Group, today announces that it has completed the acquisition of Convenience Directions, an information exchange group headed by venerable convenience store industry experts Joe Leonardo and Randy…