Two c-store retailers ranked in the Top 20 in the “Transportation & Travel” category of Newsweek’s recent nationwide report, America’s Best Loyalty Programs 2023, while using the Rovertown app platform. Based on an independent survey of over 4,000 customers, Newsweek examined essential aspects of loyalty programs, such as a program’s enjoyability, its perceived value and…
Sheppard Enhances the Tobacco Backbar
2022 and the beginning of 2023 have been challenging for the tobacco and cannabidiol (CBD) categories. From flavored tobacco bans to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) trying to find a new way to regulate the use of CBD in food and supplements, these two categories can’t seem to catch a break. However, Victoria Sheppard,…
Altria Makes Exchange With JUUL, Acquires NJOY
Altria Group Inc. has made two big announcements. The company has exchanged its entire minority economic investment in JUUL Labs and has agreed to acquire NJOY Holdings. Altria exchanged its minority stake in JUUL for a non-exclusive, irrevocable global license to certain of JUUL’s heated tobacco intellectual property. “We believe exchanging our JUUL ownership for…
Laminated Packaging for Cold Temperature Conditions
ProAmpac offers patent pending high-performance laminated films including the ProActive Recyclable R-2000F. This polyethylene-based laminated structure is designed for excellent performance in cold temperature conditions. Compared to standard surface printed films, its enhanced stiffness and scuff-resistance offers outstanding display characteristics in the freezer case, boosting brand differentiation while supporting sustainable messaging. Ideal for running on […]
Limited-Time Easter-Themed Cookie Dough
Nestlé Toll House Easter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough has launched for a limited time. This seasonal treat comes with pastel egg sprinkles and joins the brand’s existing everyday classics, including Chocolate Chip, Pecan Turtle Delight, Sugar and more. Available in a 16-ounce package, the cookie dough has a suggested retail price of $3.49, with prices […]
Growth Energy Favors Rule Expanding E15 Markets in Arizona
Growth Energy praised the Arizona Department of Agriculture Weights and Measures Services Division for allowing the sale of E15 in the greater Phoenix area under the state’s Clean Burning Gasoline (CBG) program. While E15 is currently allowed in other areas in Arizona, regional restrictions will no longer discourage retailers from bringing new options to the…
EG Group Enters Sale, Leaseback of East Coast Assets for $1.5 Billion
EG Group agreed to the sale and leaseback on a portfolio of its sites on the U.S. East Coast to Realty Income Corp. for a gross consideration of approximately $1.5 billion. This portfolio — which EG America will continue to operate and trade — comprises 415 store assets under the Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Tom Thumb…
EG Group Supports American Red Cross
EG Group has announced a fundraiser with a goal of $150,000 to help the American Red Cross in its efforts to assist those in need and to commemorate Red Cross Month in March and its generous volunteers. During the month of March, guests will have the opportunity to donate $1, $5 or an amount of…
USPS Progresses Toward Electrification
The United States Postal Service (USPS) moved forward with awarded contracts for 9,250 commercially available left-hand drive (LHD) battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and initial orders for more than 14,000 charging stations to be deployed at Postal Service facilities. These awards are consistent with the vehicle electrification strategy announced by USPS in December 2022, accompanied by…
Strawberry Hard Lemonade
Monaco Cocktails announced the expansion of its Hard Lemonade line with a new flavor: Strawberry. The newest flavor in the Hard Lemonade lineup will join Original and Peach. Each vodka-based can contains 9% alcohol-by-volume (ABV) and two shots. It is entirely gluten and malt free. This refreshing canned cocktail combines the classic taste of lemonade […]