Casey’s General Store is known for its pizza, but the c-store chain is branching out with the launch of several new chicken products, including a sandwich, tenders and a chicken salad. Chicken Sandwich First up are our chicken sandwiches. Casey’s offers sandwiches with either grilled or crispy chicken. The Crispy Chicken Sandwich features a perfectly…
Pilot Flying J to Debut New Seasonal Drinks
Pilot Flying J is debuting a new pumpkin drink, the Pumpkin Maple Cappuccino, on Sept. 1, until supplies last, at more than 550 participating Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers across the U.S. Pilot Flying J said that the Pumpkin Maple Cappuccino, starting at $1.59, is a great choice for anyone looking to satisfy their…
LSI Industries Awards Lighting Facilities Recertification to Eagle Registrations
LSI Industries Inc. announced that Eagle Registrations Inc., has awarded LSI Industries’ lighting facilities ISO 9001:2015 recertification. Blue Ash, Ohio-based LSI Industries Inc. manufactures lighting, graphics and technology solutions for both indoor and outdoor applications. LSI currently employs over 1,200 employees and operates seven facilities throughout the U.S. ISO 9001:2015 is the latest revision of…
The Art of Engagement
Let’s get engaged! Most of us have heard or said these words at some time in our lives — some of us, more than once. However, what I am speaking of today is engaging with our customers. Many retailers have social media accounts — typically Facebook, and perhaps Twitter or Instagram. But what is the…
Marathon Petroleum Mandan Refinery Donates Time, Money to Red Cross
Marathon Petroleum Corp.’s Mandan Refinery in North Dakota donated $5,000 to the Red Cross’ efforts to help local residents displaced from an apartment fire, and employees donated their time to help the victims of the fire. “Our employees care about our community, and when our neighbors need help, it’s great to see how we come together…
Love’s Offers Chester’s Fried Chicken Sandwich
Chester’s launched a new Fried Chicken Sandwich, available at all 113 Love’s Travel Stops that feature Chester’s restaurants, according to Restaurant News. Chester’s new Fried Chicken Sandwich features Chester’s new marinated Breast Fillet and the brand’s double hand breading technique. The sandwich is topped with crinkle-cut dill pickles and placed on a brioche bun lightly coated…
Target to Launch New Grocery Brand
Target is launching a new private-label grocery brand called Good & Gather, available in stores on Sept. 15, according to CNBC. Target told CNBC that by the end of 2020, the brand will have more than 2,000 food items and will be a multibillion-dollar brand — the largest of its private labels. “We’ve been hard at…
McLane Debuts New Back Office Management System
McLane Company Inc. launched a new c-store back office management solution during the McLane National Trade Show (NTS). McLane is one of the largest supply chain services leaders, providing grocery and foodservice supply chain solutions for convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores and chain restaurants throughout the U.S. The new system is a one-stop-shop for retailers…
Building a Brand That Connects With Customers
As the convenience store industry evolves, your brand image and what it stands for will define you in the eyes of your customers and your employees. Consider the outstanding social perceptions of companies like Southwest Airlines and Costco to realize the importance of how your brand is perceived in the marketplace. Brand image is something…
Enmarket Raises Money for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
For the seventh consecutive year, all 124 of Enmarket’s convenience stores across Georgia and the Carolinas are raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night campaign. The stores’ month-long campaign will involve selling Light the Night paper icons for $1 each to support the non-profit’s mission to cure blood cancer and to…