This year, Starbucks will be bringing back its Pumpkin Spice Latte on Aug. 27, earlier than ever before. Last year, the drink returned to menus on Aug. 28. Although the drink first debuted on Aug. 26 in 2014, it wasn’t officially on the menu until Sept. 2, according to Business Insider. Meanwhile, Dunkin’ Donuts announced…
UK’s EG Group Buys Cumberland Farms C-Store Chain
Blackburn, U.K.-based EG Group announced it has entered into a binding agreement for the acquisition of c-store chain Cumberland Farms, which operates approximately 600 convenience retail stores and fuel stations across seven north-east states and Florida. Cumberland farms employs about 9,000 people. “We very much look forward to becoming part of the EG family,” said…
Swede’s Corner: Redesigns on a Budget
Can I still do a redesign on a limited budget? Absolutely. We are often tasked with solving this age-old issue of delivering a champagne level customer experience on a beer budget. Effective store design isn’t necessarily all about a new look, form and or feel of store, it is about an experience and customer promise.…
Free Custom-Printed Receipt Rolls
Eliminate existing sunk costs for thermal paper. Transform your receipts to bring in more buyers. You’ve figured out how to get pay-at-the-pump, low-margin customers into the check-out line for high-margin merchandise and food. They’re coming through the door with your product promotion — printed in color, on the front of of their gas pump receipt. Generate impulse purchase money…
Summer Promo Promises Cool Treats for Circle K Customers
Nationwide convenience store chain Circle K Stores launched its #MakeYourMix campaign – an experiential, social and digital program celebrating the various flavor combinations of its summertime favorites, Froster and Polar Pop. Circle K is encouraging customers to visit their neighborhood Circle K and mix it up with endless possibilities and fun. To kick-off the campaign,…
Thorntons Opening Largest Store to Date
Thorntons will open its newest travel center on Friday, July 26, in Memphis, Ind., at 13604 Blue Lick Road. The 9,160 square foot facility is Thorntons largest store to date and will offer a wide variety of amenities, including: Burger King restaurant Parking spaces for 44 trucks Seven diesel bays Twenty auto fueling positions Five…
Casey’s Launches All-New Mobile App
In its continued efforts to make it easier to order Casey’s pizza, Casey’s General Stores has relaunched its mobile app for iPhones and Android devices. With the all-new Casey’s app customers can browse their local menu, customize their pizza, and place an order in just a few taps. The mobile app update brings the same…
Irving Oil Announces Summer Promotion
Irving Oil is celebrating summer by offering customers ways to win fuel discounts and other prizes. The Irving Rewards summer promotion, launched across New England on July 3, offers significant prizes to members including a one-in-four chance to win up to 75 cents off per gallon, plus entries to win a $10,000 cash prize, six…
Multi-Stream Recycling Station
Paris Site Furnishings introduces the MSRS series Multi-Stream Recycling Station for the fast and easy source separation of recycling streams. Available with 3-23 gallon-per-stream containers or 2-34 gallon-per-stream containers, these user-friendly recycling stations feature a large graphics area above each container opening to clearly identify its intended contents. A recessed plastic pull handle on the front…
Merchandising and Marketing for Success
What are your customers looking for? From foodservice to the cold vault, customers see c-stores as a destination, but how closely do you track where they go once they enter your store? The upcoming National Advisory Group (NAG) conference this September, will feature a session on merchandising and marketing success that shares how new technology,…