The strategic repositioning of ConocoPhillips is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2012. ConocoPhillips has revealed that its new independent downstream company, created through its previously announced strategic repositioning, will be named Phillips 66 and will be headquartered in Houston. Phillips 66 will have leading businesses in refining, marketing, midstream and chemicals.…
ConocoPhillips Launches Phillips 66 Campaign
Customers can upload videos for a chance to win free gas for a year. ConocoPhillips has launched a new brand advertising campaign and 28-week consumer promotion for its Phillips 66 brand gasoline. The campaign highlights Phillip 66 gasoline’s long-standing commitment to produce “the best in performance gasoline,” which is brought to life through the campaign…
Superior Surveillance Helps Bolster the Bottom Line
In today’s difficult economy, most convenience store owners are turning their focus to profit driving initiatives to give business a boost. When dollars are tight, allotting extra funds to upgrade security equipment might seem a lower priority or even a frivolous expense, but experts note investing in security and surveillance measures can be a retailer’s…
Lighting the Way
Making money in tobacco accessories—lighters, cigar cutters, humidors, pipes, rolling machines, rolling papers and even hookahs—during the months ahead may not be easy, but it can be done. Three ways to do it: offer novel items, stay on the cutting edge of trends and let customers roll their own. The payoff in 2010 could be…