Rutter’s is expanding its dinner offerings in time for the holidays. What puts customers in the Thanksgiving spirit? Shrimp, of course. That and other options are now on the menu at York, Pa.-based Rutter’s Food Stores, which has added fried shrimp and meal baskets to its dinner offerings. Ten lightly breaded shrimp make each fried shrimp order a…
NACS: New FDA Menu Labeling Regs Bad for C-Stores
NACS disapproves of the FDA menu labeling decision, saying c-stores are different from restaurants. The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) criticized the new menu labeling rules the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently placed on convenience stores, grocery stores, movie theaters, and even vending machines. “The FDA has clearly gone beyond congressional intent by expanding…
Couche-Tard’s Profits Rise
Alimentation Couche-Tard sees profits increase despite dipping sales. Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. posted a slight decrease in sales in the second quarter while net earnings rose 24.6 per cent. The Laval, Que.-based convenience-store giant booked net profit of $286.4-million (U.S.) or 50 cents per share, up from $229.8-million or 40 cents in the like period…
Ricker Named Chairman of the Fuels Institute
Ricker Oil chief leads think tank at a time when alternative fuels and vehicles are at the forefront. Jay Ricker, chairman of Anderson, Ind.-based Ricker Oil Co. was elected chairman of the Fuels Institute during the recent Fuels Institute’s Annual Meeting and Fuels Summit. Andy Viens, president of global marketing for Phillips 66 Co. in Houston, Texas, was elected…
Stinker Stores Raises $54,000 for Idaho Families
Idaho C-store proves a valued partner in fight against hunger. Hungry Idahoans are getting some extra help this holiday season, with Stinker Stores completing their “Stomp Out Hunger” fundraiser for 2014, raising $54,110 to help solve hunger in Idaho. From November 7-17, Stinker customers were asked if they wanted to add a donation to The…
Del Monte Opens Plant in Toronto
Company expands its operations to service customers in Ontario and Quebec with full line of products. Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. (Del Monte) announced that its first state-of-the-art Canadian distribution center, that opened in January this year, is now being complemented by the opening of a fresh cut facility in Oshawa, ON. The…
Rutter’s Donates $230,000 in Scholarship Money
Carrying on a long tradition, York, Pa.-based c-store gives back to the community. Rutter’s will donate an additional $230,000 to 10 area schools to provide tuition to eligible students, the company recently announced. The latest announcement follows Rutter’s commitment to provide $200,000 for scholarships at 12 preschools and daycare centers in south central Pennsylvania…
Survey: 56% Prefer Mobile Pay For the Holidays
Mobile pay options are becoming more popular among shoppers, especially Millennials. A commissioned study examining consumer interest and adoption of in-store mobile payment in advance of the holiday shopping season, according to Retale, a location-based mobile platform connecting shoppers with their favorite local retailers. The study focused on several key areas, including the benefits,…
Stripes Announces Thanksgiving and Black Friday Freebie
Stripes is celebrating Thanksgiving with tacos. Stripes Stores and Laredo Taco Company will be celebrating Thanksgiving and Black Friday with a Free Breakfast Original Taco coupon from the Laredo Taco Company. Customers interested in the promotional offer must print the coupon from the Prize Cooler Tab located on the Stripes Stores Facebook page (www.facebook.com/stripesstores). The…
Maverik Inc. Donates $5,000 To Nonprofit
Maverik supports Idaho miracle makers this holiday season. Maverik Inc. recently donated $5,000 to the Idaho-based Miracle League of Payette, which assists area communities. Currently, the Miracle League has more than 240 leagues in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada and serves more than 200,000 children and young adults with disabilities. The Miracle League…