Wawa Inc. has signed on to be the title sponsor for Welcome America!, a multi-day festival that celebrates America’s birthday. The partnership will help continue a tradition of nearly two decades of excellence and build on the success of last year’s festival. Mayor Michael Nutter and Wawa officials made the announcement about the sponsorship at…
Stewart Shops Profit Grew 10% In 2009
Stewart Shops saw overall sales fall in 2009 due to a decline in gas prices, but in-store sales and profits grew for the year, company officials told the Albany Business Review. Sales in 2009 for Saratoga Springs, N.Y.-based Stewart’s, which has 327 stores in upstate New York and southern Vermont, totaled $1.26 billion, compared to…
D|Fab Announces Promotions
Madison Heights, Mich.-based D|Fab (Design Fabrications Inc.), a retail design and décor manufacturing firm, has announced a number of executive promotions. Jessica Roberts, formerly vice president of Operations, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Jessie joined D|Fab in 1988 and has worked in various managerial capacities of operations assistance, estimating, purchasing and client services. …
C-Stores In Baltimore Contend With Snow
After a huge snow storm hit Baltimore and with more snow predicted to hit today and tomorrow, businesses are wonderng what the week will bring, WBALTV Baltimore reported. Several grocery and convenience stores told the news station they can’t stock the shelves fast enough, and gas stations said they are running out of fuel. The…
Breaking into Branding
Branded Check List Retailers planning to add a branded foodservice program should consider the start up cost as well what long-term factors will influence profitability such as additional labor and rising food costs. “You have to decide what’s best for you,” said Sandy Arrasmith of J&H Family Stores. “Take a look at the brand you…
Foodservice Warmer
Sold at Sam’s Club stores nationwide and online, the Bakers & Chefs Countertop Warmer (22.5 inches long and 14.5 inches wide) is a staple appliance for any foodservice operation. This versatile warmer is designed to be used with water and is ideal for keeping prepared foods, soups and appetizers at a safe serving temperature. Its…
Chris Leader Joins Hoshizaki America
Hoshizaki America Inc. has welcomed a new Chief Operating Officer, Christopher R. Leader. In this position, Leader will have total company-wide responsibility for Hoshizaki America Inc. Leader is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and the University of Michigan with an MBA from the Ross…
Hess, Crompco Sign Five Year Contract
Hess Corporation of Woodbridge, N.J., has entered a five year exclusive contract with Crompco LLC to have the company continue its role as Hess’ sole compliance management and testing service provider. Crompco will support Hess by managing its under ground storage tank (UST), compliance testing schedules, station testing and various other compliance-related needs at Hess’…
Alon President To Present At Energy Summit
Alon USA Energy Inc. will be presenting at the 2010 Credit Suisse Energy Summit Conference in Vail, Colo. on Feb. 1–5. Jeff Morris, Alon’s president and CEO is scheduled to present on Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 11:10 a.m. Mountain Time. A live broadcast of the presentation will be available online in the Investor Relations section…
QuikTrip Opens In Tucson, Ariz.
Tulsa, Okla.-based QuikTrip opened its first Tucson, Ariz. c-store at 2345 E. Irvington Road on Wednesday night, ahead of it’s scheduled opening Thursday morning. On Wednesday night, “we were just standing around taking pictures; we were ready to go, and finally we just took the barricades down and let them in . . . about…