The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is ordering nine large retailers, wholesalers and consumer good suppliers to provide detailed information that will help the FTC shed light on the causes behind ongoing supply chain disruptions and how these disruptions are causing serious and ongoing hardships for consumers and harming competition in the U.S. economy. The FTC…
OnCue Raises $301,500 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
OnCue collected an astounding $301,500 during the annual St. Jude Halloween Promotion to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Participating retail locations ask customers to donate to support the hospital’s lifesaving mission during October. In exchange for contributing…
Meat Snack Sales Trend Upward
Meat snacks sales are skyrocketing at convenience stores despite ongoing supply disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. C-store retailers are driving category sales with big bags of jerky, new meat snack styles, tried-and-true flavors and local products. Meat snack dollar sales at c-stores totaled $1.83 billion for the 52 weeks ending Aug. 28, 2021, up…
Quicklee’s Kicks Off Toys for Tots Campaign
Avon, N.Y.-based c-store chain Quicklee’s will once again be a drop-off location sponsor for the local News 10 NBC and Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive. Every year Toys for Tots makes a world difference for children in need during the holiday season. For the second year in a row customers can…
How C-Stores Can Navigate the Post-Pandemic World?
Raise your hand if you had the word “pandemic” in your strategic plans at the start of 2020, and yet, unexpectedly, the world quickly changed as COVID-19 arrived. While convenience stores were spared total closure during the lockdowns and volumes were off – i.e., fuel – most survived. Now, with a changed landscape, c-stores can…
Retailers Will Be Ready for Strong Holiday Demand
Consumers plan to spend $997.73 on gifts, holiday items and other non-gift purchases for themselves and their families this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Despite the continued supply chain disruption, this is on par with consumer spending last year. “Every year retailers plan their seasonal inventory, staffing and product…
COVID Variant News Causes Oil Price Drop
Crude oil prices initially tumbled to $68 a barrel on Friday — a drop of more than $10 — after news of the Omicron COVID-19 variant broke, according to AAA. Meanwhile, consumers caught a little break as the national average price for a gallon of gas dropped to $3.39, down a penny since last week.…
Love’s Celebrates Pro Drivers With 12 Days of Christmas
Love’s Travel Stops is celebrating professional truck drivers and the holiday season with its second annual 12 Days of Christmas giveaway. Customers can enter to win prizes daily on Love’s Facebook page, beginning Black Friday, Nov. 26. For each entry made, Love’s and its vendor partners will donate $1 to the St. Christopher Truckers Fund…
Rutter’s Introduces Frozen Hot Chocolate Spiked Slushies
Rutter’s is partnering with Slushed to bring Frozen Hot Chocolate Spiked Slushies to customers throughout the winter months. The Frozen Hot Chocolate Spiked Slushies are 8% ABV and bring sweet notes of marshmallow and cocoa flavors. “Our spiked slushies are available year-round and make a great addition to any holiday party,” said Sean Pfeiff, senior…
Ferrero Unveils Seasonal Products to Celebrate the Holidays
With the holidays upon us, Ferrero is introducing seasonal products, from gifts to last minute stocking stuffers, table décor and everything in between. For families who want to countdown to Christmas, Kinder is unveiling the brand new Kinder Holiday Countdown Kalendar, allowing customers to enjoy a Kinder chocolate each day leading up to Dec. 25.…