A combination of low gas prices, strong consumer confidence and warmer weather is expected to continue the year’s already strong sales at convenience stores into the second quarter of 2017. That’s according to a recent survey of convenience store owners conducted by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS.) A sizable percentage of retailers surveyed say that […]
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Pa. Legislator Proposes Plan For Grocers, C-Stores To Sell Hard Liquor
According to the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), a Pennsylvania state representative has proposed allowing grocery and convenience stores in the state to sell hard liquor in addition to wine and beer. “This simply provides more choice for consumers in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” said Rep. Mike Reese, the bill’s sponsor. Reese’s proposal, which should […]
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ShopRite, Perdue Launch ‘No-Antibiotics-Ever’ Rotisserie Chicken
ShopRite and Perdue have launched a new rotisserie-style, cage-free chicken raised without the use of antibiotics. Developed in partnership with Perdue Farms and marketed under the “ShopRite Kitchen” by Perdue label, Keasbey, New Jersey-based ShopRite says the chicken is the first offering of its kind available at all of its stores. “We’re proud to be […]
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Land O’Lakes Acquires Vermont Creamery
Vermont Creamery has been purchased by Land O’Lakes Inc., a farmer-owned co-op based in Arden Hills, Minnesota. Vermont Creamery will become an independently operated subsidiary of Land O’Lakes and will continue to produce its fresh and aged goat cheeses, cultured butter and fresh dairy at the creamery in Websterville, Vermont. The terms of the transaction were […]
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C&S Donates Nearly 700K Cartons Of Milk To Food Banks
C&S Wholesale Grocers has donated nearly 700,000 cartons of shelf-stable milk to Feeding America food banks to support child nutrition programs. The milk is being distributed through School Pantry and BackPack programs operated by local food banks. Gina Goff, senior director of community involvement for C&S, says the company worked with local food banks in […]
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Connecticut’s Inline Plastics Expands
Inline Plastics Corp., Shelton, Connecticut, has expanded and increased manufacturing capabilities in response to what it calls the continued growth of food packaging products. Inline Plastics is a manufacturer of crystal clear PET clamshell and two-piece packaging. Inline Plastics’ packaging is used in fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, salads, a variety of grab-and-go foods, baked goods and […]
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New England C-Store Chain Owner And Former Gubernatorial Candidate Passes Away
Two-time Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate Mr. Christy Mihos, 67, the former owner of Christy’s convenience stores, died March 25 in Stuart, Florida, following a recent cancer diagnosis. Christy’s once had 144 stores in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Maine. Most of the stores were sold to 7-Eleven. Mr. Mihos served as vice chairman of the Massachusetts Turnpike […]
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PepsiCo Pulls Soft Drinks From Philadelphia Stores Over Soda Tax
PepsiCo is pulling its 2-liter and 12-pack products from Philadelphia grocery store shelves, citing the city’s new tax on sweetened beverages as the reason. Philly grocery stores reportedly received letters from PepsiCo recently saying the company would no longer distribute the sizes to the city’s stores. The decision affects brands like Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Sierra […]