Price remains the dominant reason why consumers buy gas at a particular location, but how consumers shop for that price is shifting, according to the results of a new consumer survey released by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Two-thirds of consumers (66 percent) say that price is the most important factor in determining […]
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C.H. Robinson Expands Welch’s Grape Distribution Globally
C.H. Robinson, one of the world’s largest produce and logistics companies, continues to expand Welch’s Fresh Grapes globally. To mark the occasion, Welch’s Fresh Grapes and other produce offerings will be showcased at the C.H. Robinson booth during the Fruit Logistica show in Berlin, Germany, Feb. 5-7. Through expanded distribution, C.H. Robinson, the exclusive marketer […]
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Natural Grocers Posts Sales Increase For Fiscal ’14 1Q
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has posted positive results for its fiscal 2014 first quarter ended Dec. 31. Net sales increased $24.8 million, or 25.8 percent, over the same period in fiscal year 2013 to $120.6 million—due to a $14.6 million increase in sales from new stores and a $10.2 million, or 10.6 percent, increase […]
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GoodBelly Offers Free Probiotic Drinks To Sickened Cruise Passengers
GoodBelly, a line of probiotic juice drinks designed to boost daily digestive health, is responding after passengers aboard the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas cruise ship were struck with an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness, presumably due to norovirus. With hundreds of passengers and their tummies signaling SOS to “Save Our Stomachs,” GoodBelly says it […]
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Amazon Plans Retail Store Checkout System
Amazon.com is working on a checkout system for brick-and-mortar retail stores that includes using the company’s Kindle tablet device, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal. The Wall Street Journal reports Amazon would give retailers Kindles and credit-card readers for checking out customers, and could offer retailers other services, such as data analysis and website […]
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New Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups Now Available Nationwide
Just in time for the Big Game on Sunday, Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups is making its nationwide debut, adding a dose of Butterfinger to the classic chocolate and peanut butter cup. Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups is available now at major retailers nationwide. Showing how “the cup just got crunchy,” Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups feature a […]
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Nathan’s Famous Grows Snack Line
Inventure Foods has expanded its licensed Nathan’s Famous snack food line with the addition of Bacon & Cheddar Crunchy Crinkle Fries. The new flavor is currently available in vending, convenience and grocery stores nationwide in 1.125-, 2.0- and 3.5-oz. bags with a suggested retail price of $1.00-$2.49 per package. Bacon & Cheddar Crunchy Crinkle Fries […]
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EVOL Foods Introduces New Products To Frozen Entree Category
EVOL Foods, Boulder-based maker of new-age frozen meals, burritos and snacks, is launching two new product lines: MultiServe Skillet Meals and Lean & Fit single-serve meals. These new products further round out EVOL’s growing product portfolio while still remaining committed to providing convenient, clean food made with real ingredients that taste great, according to the […]