Rutter’s is ready to reward their VIP Members with the launch of their 2022 VIP Summer Sweepstakes on April 25th. The Central Pennsylvania-based chain will be giving away over $100,000 in prizes to their VIP customers over the next four months. “We’re excited to make Summer 2022 the biggest Rutter’s sweepstakes yet,” said Robert Perkins,…

By  Thomas Briant, NATO Executive Director and John Lofstock, Editor, CStore Decisions Every convenience retailer has a choice of trade associations to consider joining, but the right choice is to join the only national retail trade organization that is dedicated exclusively to monitoring tobacco-related issues on the local, state and federal level and assisting retailers…

Rutter’s announced the opening of their first new-build in 2022. Located in Kutztown, Pa., the new Rutter’s is 10,257 square feet, with 14 fueling positions and five high-speed diesel fueling lanes. Offering all the amenities that makes Rutter’s an industry leader, this new location will also feature Rutter’s award-winning food and beverage menus, Rutter’s 29-degree…

The New York Association of Convenience Stores announced today that Peter Tamburro of Cliff’s Local Markets, Marcy, N.Y., and Molly Slingerland, of Altria Client Services, Albany, N.Y, will be honored at its May 12 Chairman’s Banquet in Syracuse, N.Y. Tamburro will receive the 2022 NYACS John MacDougall Leadership Award, while Slingerland will be presented with…

Prior to a store’s grand opening, a small to mid-sized business owner newbie must recruit, hire, and train ideal workers. Investing time and energy in research and preparation about everything from where to find the best staffers to preparing relevant interview questions can help gather information on the training process. Business owners need to keep…

The New York Association of Convenience Stores (NYACS) announced that its President, Jim Calvin, has been elected to the New York Convenience Store Hall of Fame. NYACS will induct him during its annual Chairman’s Banquet on Thursday, May 12, 2022, in Syracuse, N.Y.. Friends and industry colleagues are invited to attend, and may register by…

The first authorized modified-risk tobacco product (MRTP) was General Snus by Swedish Match, which was authorized in October of 2019. In July 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the marketing of the IQOS tobacco heating system by Philip Morris with reduced exposure claims, but as of late, due to patent litigation, it is…

Rutter’s announced today that it has added a premium diesel offering to its fuel lineuo. The high-quality fuel allows diesel engines to run cleaner and perform at higher level for peak performance. Rutter’s Premium Diesel provides better fuel economy, restores power, increases lubricity, and minimizes filter blocking for less carbon buildup. The enhanced product is…

Across all retail segments, including convenience stores, loyalty programs are big business, and it’s no wonder. They’re proven to boost growth, they are not expensive for the retailer to implement, and they enhance your relationship with your customers. U.S. consumers have 3.8 billion memberships in consumer loyalty programs, according to Hubspot’s “Loyalty Marketing Trends for…

If you’re a small or medium-sized business owner, staying ahead of the competition is essential. A small business owner’s primary concern is how they can outperform their competitors by offering superior products and services at tempting prices. Getting ahead in any retail industry includes many responsibilities such as marketing, inventory management, sales tracking, and cost…