Electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) e-liquid maker Humble Juice Co. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rescinded the marketing denial order (MDO) issued Sept. 15, 2021, for Humble’s flavored e-liquid products with pending Premarket Tobacco Product Applications (PMTAs). Humble had filed a petition in October with the U.S. Court of Appeals…

GPM Investments has purchased the 36 petroleum marketing and convenience retail Handy Mart stores from E.J. Pope & Son Inc. GPM is a wholly owned subsidiary of ARKO Corp. E.J. Pope Coal Co. was founded in 1919 as a coal hauling business by horse-drawn wagon. In 1938, the company added a heating oil distribution division…

The Hershey Co. announced it will acquire Dot’s Pretzels LLC, the owner of Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels as well as its partner manufacturer and distributor, Pretzels Inc. Dot’s Pretzels are a perfect complement to Hershey’s growing salty snacking portfolio and would create an opportunity to reach new consumers in new occasions, advancing Hershey’s snacking powerhouse vision.…

The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA), the trade association representing the $200 billion U.S. store brand industry, announced that in collaboration with market analyst IRI, PLMA members now have access to near real-time customized market data. Utilizing IRI’s dynamic, user-friendly Unify data visualization platform, PLMA members and retailers can access store brand category, aisle and…

As Coca-Cola finds its way to the holiday tables of families and friends, the brand is launching a new campaign celebrating the real magic of community and togetherness that is synonymous with the season. “Real Magic at Christmas” is rooted in a simple message of festive joy and inclusion, and features a short film supported…

Convenience store operator Huck’s Market has partnered with cloud checkout solutions provider Skip to bring Skip’s new self-checkout kiosk to the 124 locations it operates across Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee. The agreement comes after a pilot program that tested the new kiosk at select locations. Last April, Huck’s adopted Skip’s mobile checkout application.…

Tiger Fuel will buy lunch and wash the cars of veterans to celebrate their service this coming Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11. All veterans and active military can enjoy a free top wash at one of Tiger Fuel’s eight participating TigerWash locations. In addition to the complimentary wash, Tiger invites all service members to enjoy…

New Port Richey, Fla.-based commercial foodservice equipment provider Welbilt Inc. announced it will integrate Microsoft Azure Sphere to upgrade security in its KitchenConnect internet-connected equipment and will host the solution on Microsoft Azure through a new partnership with HCL Technologies. Welbilt KitchenConnect is an award-winning open cloud solution that offers a digital platform for internet-connected…

Saratoga Springs, N.Y.-based Stewart’s Shops has partnered with New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) EVolve NY to offer electric vehicle (EV) charging for all vehicles. The first EVolve Fast Charger is located at the Stewarts Shop in Castleton, N.Y. The fast charger is powerful enough to get a driver nearly 400 miles of “fuel” in only…

The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) commended the bipartisan group of Midwestern governors for their letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, announcing their intention of exploring all options to ensure retailers can continue to sell E15 all year long without interruption and requesting an open a dialogue with EPA to make this happen.…