FeedbackNow by Forrester has recently announced David Price as its new account executive of c-store and retail clients to help grow its presence in the convenience channel. A seasoned sales professional, Price comes to FeedbackNow with over 35 years of experience. Having started his professional career in the convenience store, working for Mobil Oil Co.…
Ernie Harker Talks NAG Panel
Ernie Harker, brand therapist, Ernburn Brands, elected to speak in a panel at the National Advisory Group (NAG) Conference in Austin, Texas, from March 26-29. His co-panelists will include Jessica Williams and Brian Scantland. “Understanding Foodservice Customers: Forecasting Future Demand” will cover how customers currently purchase food, what they are looking for and what the…
Parker’s Gifts $5 Million for Healthcare
Parker’s has given a landmark $5 million gift to Roper St. Francis Healthcare in Charleston, S.C., from its Community Fund to establish the Roper St. Francis Foundation Parker’s Community Impact Fund, which will support the community health initiatives and caregivers. The Parker’s Community Fund was created by Parker’s convenience store Founder and CEO Greg Parker and Parker’s…
Stewart’s Shops Brings Back Shenanigan Shake
To help guests celebrate the upcoming Saint Patrick’s Day season, Stewart’s Shops has released its beloved Shenanigan Shake once again just in time for the green-themed holiday. This 16-ounce refreshing, mint-flavored dairy shake is bottled fresh in Stewart’s plant using milk from New York that Stewart’s picks up daily from local farms. The Shenanigan Shake…
Cain Brings Classic Culinary Skills to Wally’s
Convenience stores are always coming up with ways to create new and fresh food items for consumers. In order to make these food options possible, c-stores are bringing in chefs with diverse culinary backgrounds. CStore Decisions caught up with Lute Cain, executive chef at Wally’s, which operates two stores in Illinois and Missouri, and got…
Love’s Travel Stops Offers New Discount
Love’s Travel Stops has announced its new 10-cent auto fuel discount. The discount, which customers can redeem on the Love’s Connect app, is now available at Love’s locations in 40 states through April 30. “As the leader in Highway Hospitality, we continue to focus on providing more value to meet customers’ needs,” said Francie Koop, director…
Quality Mart Introduces Online Ordering and Delivery
Quality Mart has rolled out its first online ordering and delivery with the help of SWIPEBY. SWIPEBY offers a customizable 360-degree direct ordering platform with added features for customer convenience. “We’re excited to offer an added level of convenience for our customers with the help of SWIPEBY,” said Sam Metzler, senior vice president with Quality…
Best Foodservice Launch Awards
WINNER: Cumberland Farms EG America’s new Ria’s Pizzeria concept offers its Cumberland Farms customers new foodservice options, from specialty whole pies to pizza by the slice to proprietary sweet and savory snacks. Foodservice programs at convenience stores are increasingly expanding, to the point where many are starting to rival the quick-service restaurant (QSR) space. With…
Rival C-Store Retailers Bet Big on Super Bowl
QuikTrip and Wawa showed support for their hometown teams during the Super Bowl by teaming up for some friendly competition. QuikTrip, which has a huge presence in Kansas City, Mo., was confident the Chiefs would win, whereas Pennsylvania-based Wawa banked on the Philadelphia Eagles. Following the championship game, the retailer whose team lost the big…
Anheuser-Busch Brings Recycling Vending Machine to Super Bowl
Anheuser-Busch announced it is bringing a Cycle reverse vending machine to the Super Bowl, giving fans a chance to score an environmental touchdown and win some big-time prizes. Anheuser-Busch was the first company to bring the Cycle powered by Recycle Track Systems (RTS) reverse vending machines to both NFL and MLB stadiums. Every beverage container…