Milwaukee-based Hatco Corp. recently announced the promotion of three executives. Lorne Deacon has been promoted to the position of executive vice president; Christian Yungbluth, P.E., has been promoted to the position of director of global marketing; and Casey Reilley has been promoted to director at Ovention Ovens, a Hatco brand focused on industry-leading countertop ventless…
Rutter’s to Give Away Free Meals for Frontline Workers
Rutter’s has teamed up with their top supplier-partners again in 2021 to support the company’s “Feeding the Frontline” initiative. On July 24th, Rutter’s, along with Hershey, Hormel, Martin’s Snacks, and PepsiCo, will show their appreciation for local frontline workers by giving away free meals, in conjunction with NACS 24/7 day. The free meal will consist…
How Will Tobacco Tax Increases Affect Convenience Stores?
Tobacco tax increases aren’t going away any time soon, and their effect on convenience stores is substantial — but they’re nothing that resourceful convenience store retailers can’t handle. Tobacco is already among the most heavily regulated categories in the store, and tax rates have gotten out of control as lawmakers in every state use taxation…
Marathon Petroleum Employees Help to Bridge the Hunger Gap in Their Communities
Employees from Marathon Petroleum’s Mandan refinery are partnering with local organizations to bridge the hunger gap for students and community members in need. With support from the company, seven employees volunteered with Meals on Wheels during the month of May, delivering 880 weekday meals to eight community members who have limited access to food. “At…
S. Abraham & Sons Campaign Lifts Confectionary Category
S. Abraham & Sons (SAS) Inc., a subsidiary of Imperial Trading Co., announced that it has concluded its inaugural launch of National Candy Month. Created by the National Confectioners Association (NCA) and launched June 2016, National Candy Month has evolved into a national awareness movement that celebrates chocolate and candy as summertime treats that encourage…
TXB to Celebrate Frontline Heroes on 24/7 Day
To celebrate 24/7 Day on July 24, Spicewood, Texas-based Texas Born (TXB) is honoring the first responders, medical personnel and Red Cross volunteers that work around the clock to serve communities in Texas and Oklahoma, in partnership with the NACS Foundation. This celebration is part of a nationwide initiative to give back to those working…
7-Eleven Is Sending a Slurpee to Space
This August, 7-Eleven is sending a Slurpee on a private space flight commissioned by the retailer to celebrate its 94th birthday. Customers will choose their favorite flavor to make the trip — and super fans have the chance to win a commemorative cup that has traveled to space and back. “We’re celebrating all things summer,…
Recent Study Reveals Opportunity for CBD in Helping Arthritis Sufferers
Arthritis is one of the most widespread health conditions in the United States and affects one in four adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That’s more than 54 million men and women. Recent research by ArthroCBD, a subsidiary of Colorado-based oral and topical cannabinoid company Opticann, found that while…
Providing Leadership in Challenging Times
Yesway burst onto the convenience store scene in 2015, capitalizing on the real estate expertise of its founding firm Brookwood Financial Partners. The private equity investment firm launched the company with the acquisition of Country Stores, a 10-store portfolio in western Iowa, in December 2015. From there, it never looked back. In 2016, Yesway established…
Anchor Packaging Appoints Chief Information Officer
Anchor Packaging announced the hiring of Subbu Subramanian as chief information officer (CIO). As CIO, Subramanian will play a key role in advancing Anchor’s strategic plan and supporting its continued growth. Most recently, he led as CIO at American Industrial Transport and American Railcar Industries. His previous experience includes various IT leadership roles at Bunge…