Hershey’s published a new report, “Creating Value in a Shopper’s World,” to help its retail partners create a better shopper experience and win over customers. The report follows Hershey’s first retail report, published last year: “In a Shopper’s World.” “Growing in today’s complex retail environment requires unprecedented cross-functional collaboration and partner data sharing,” said Phil Stanley,…
What’s the Difference Between Skimming and Shimming?
Most convenience store retailers are unfortunately familiar with the term skimming. Skimming is a process by which a thief places a device on a card reader — usually at the gas pump or ATM — and intercepts the magnetic stripe information from credit cards as unsuspecting customers slide their cards. This allows the thief to…
Court Rules in Favor of f’real Foods, Awards $3.2 Million for Patent Infrigement
A federal district court in Delaware ruled in favor of f’real Foods by finding three of f’real’s self-cleaning blender patents were infringed upon by defendants, Hamilton Beach Brands Inc. and Hershey Creamery Company. The jury awarded f’real $3.2 million in compensatory patent damages. Four previous attempts by Hamilton Beach Brands Inc. to invalidate f’real’s self-cleaning blender…
S&D Coffee & Tea President and CEO Celebrates 40 Years with the Company
S&D Coffee & Tea announced that its President and CEO Ron Hinson is celebrating his 40th anniversary with the company this year. From his start as a sales representative in Asheville, N.C., Hinson’s unwavering commitment to customer service and satisfaction helped transform S&D’s internal culture to one dedicated to quality and consistency. This customer-centric mindset led the…
Dr. John’s Opens New Grand Rapids Candy-Manufacturing Facility
Sugar Free Specialties LLC held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of a new Dr. John’s $2.3 million, 22,000-square-foot candy-manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids, Mich. The company said it’s expanding due to global demand for the Dr. John’s Healthy Sweets product line. Mike McDonald, president and CEO of Sugar Free Specialties, said the company is seeing…
Growth Energy CEO: New EPA Guidance Stifles Second-Generation Biofuels Innovation
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor issued a statement expressing disappointment with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s guidance on cellulosic pathways under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). “EPA’s guidance changes the rules mid-game on critical pathway approvals for cellulosic ethanol,” said Skor. “Second generation biofuels, such as advanced cellulosic ethanol, can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 100%.…
Walmart, Sam’s Club to Raise Tobacco Sales Age to 21
Walmart Inc. announced that it will raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco, including e-cigarettes, from 18 to 21 at its Walmart and Sam’s Club stores, effective July 1. The company also said it is “in the process of discontinuing the sale of fruit- and dessert-flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems.” “While we have implemented a…
Core-Mark Announces First-Quarter Financial Results, New Headquarters Location
Core-Mark Holding Company Inc., one of the largest marketers of fresh and broad-line supply solutions to the c-store industry in North America, announced financial results for the first quarter, which ended March 31, as well as its official headquarters relocation from San Francisco to Westlake, Texas. Founded in 1888, Core-Mark offers a full range of products,…
Growth Energy CEO Thanks U.S. House of Representative Members
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor thanked the 35 members of the U.S. House of Representatives who sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requesting the agency end the practice of granting small refinery exemptions for large or unqualified refineries and uphold the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The bipartisan letter, led by U.S. Representatives…
Bud Light to Release Limited-Edition Rainbow Bottle for World Pride
In partnership with GLAAD, Bud Light will launch a rainbow aluminum bottle in June to celebrate World Pride. GLAAD works through entertainment, news and digital media to share stories from the LGBTQ community that accelerate acceptance. The limited-edition bottles will be available in bars nationwide in through the month of June. For every case of…