Convenience Store News In Brief… Confectioner manufacturer Ferrara Candy Co. plans to increase manufacturing capacity as it plans to expand the number of products it supplies to Walmart… According to Beverage Marketing Corp., a market research company, the U.S. market for beverages grew in 2014 after sales were basically flat in 2013. One of the […]
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Posted in, Beverage News, Southwest, Suppliers
Anheuser-Busch Tour Center At Houston Brewery Debuts To Public On April 10
The Tour Center at the Anheuser-Busch Houston Brewery will open its doors to the public Friday, April 10, giving guests a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into brewing some of America’s favorite beers. “Anheuser-Busch has been part of the Houston brewing community for nearly 50 years. And, with the Bayou City’s burgeoning beer scene, it’s the […]
Posted in, Midwest, Store News
Meijer Spending $50M To Remodel Four Ohio Stores
Meijer says it will invest nearly $50 million in extensive remodel projects for four supercenters located in Kettering, Miami Township, Englewood and Beavercreek, Ohio. Work on the four Dayton-area stores begins this month and will be completed in multiple phases so the stores can remain open during the construction process. The project is slated to […]
Posted in, C-Store News, National
Kubista-Hovis Joins NACS As Performance Consultant
Scott Kubista-Hovis has joined NACS as a performance consultant and will help to enhance and measure the effectiveness of the association’s educational offerings, including e-learning opportunities and event education, namely around the NACS Show. In this newly created role, Kubista-Hovis will create learning plans using adult learning principles resulting in improved on-the-job performance for NACS […]
Posted in, National, Perspectives, Women In The News
WGA Thrives At NGA Show
by Aileen Munster/VP of Education & Research, National Grocers Association The Women Grocers of America (WGA) showed off their pride and spirit in a number of different events at this year’s NGA Show. Furthering its mission to develop the next generation of industry leaders, with an emphasis on young women, WGA once again organized its annual […]
Posted in, Northeast
FTC To Rule Soon On Reynolds-Lorillard Merger
A decision is expected soon from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on its review of the Reynolds American and Lorillard merger. Several media reports have speculated that the staff of the FTC is recommending a lawsuit to block the merger, although it is possible the FTC commissioners could overrule the staff. The FTC has spent […]
Posted in, Center Store, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, Southeast, Suppliers
Oasis Brands Donates 11K Rolls Of Product To IGA Operator
Oasis Brands has donated more than 11,000 rolls of paper products to Houchens Industries Inc., owner of grocery stores like Price Less IGA and Crossroads IGA. The donation will provide much-needed supplies to the Housing Authority of Bowling Green. “We are very fortunate to have great partners and suppliers that share in our commitment to […]
Posted in, Northeast
New Study Estimates Cigarette Smuggling Per State
New York holds the highest cigarette smuggling rate, and smuggling in Illinois has dramatically increased, according to a recent report from the Tax Foundation. Using the latest data from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, the report details each state’s total inflow or outflow of smuggled cigarettes in 2013. The key findings include: Smuggled cigarettes make […]
Posted in, Northeast
Big Heart Pet Brands Sold To Smucker’s, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… The J. M. Smucker Co. has completed the acquisition of Big Heart Pet Brands, valued at nearly $6 billion. Big Heart Pet Brands, with nearly 2,500 employees, is a producer, distributor and marketer of branded pet food and pet snacks in the U.S. Its portfolio of brands includes Meow Mix, […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Equipment & Technology, Midwest, National
Walmart Recognizes C.H. Robinson With First-Ever 3PL Award
Walmart Stores has recognized C.H. Robinson with its first-ever 3rd Party Logistical (3PL) Carrier of the Year Award for 2014—noting contributions for outstanding service, effective communication and providing solutions and innovations in a changing industry. 2014 was a year of challenges in the area of logistics and transportation, with extreme weather conditions and capacity issues […]
Posted in, C-Store News, National
CDA Unveils New Logo, Moves Ahead With Service Enhancements And Branding
The Convenience Distribution Association (CDA), formerly the American Wholesale Marketers Association, has unveiled its new logo, which will be used in all of the group’s published products, programs and events. “Our goal was to create an image that reflects the positive and forward-looking philosophy of CDA in a way that can be easily and effectively […]
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Study: H-E-B, Publix, Trader Joe’s And Hy-Vee Among Most Trusted Companies
Supermarket chains earned the highest level of trust across 20 industries in the 2015 Temkin Trust Ratings. Among the grocers that are most trusted: H-E-B, Publix, Trader Joe’s and Hy-Vee. Costco also ranked in the top 10, though it is considered a retailer—not a supermarket—in the study. Comcast earned the lowest two spots in the […]
Posted in, Northeast
New Jersey Closer To Approving Home Delivery Of Lottery Tickets
The New Jersey State Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee voted 5-0 in favor of a bill allowing the operation of lottery courier services, which could deliver tickets to customers at home. “Ticket delivery will make lottery products more accessible for players who are homebound or find it inconvenient to get to a retailer,” said […]
Posted in, Northeast
VERC Enters Business Hall Of Fame, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… VERC Enterprises, a convenience store and Mobile-Gulf gasoline operator with locations throughout eastern Massachusetts and New Hampshire, has been given the 2015 Best of Plymouth Award in the Convenience Stores category, qualifying the company for inclusion in the Plymouth Business Hall of Fame… Herr’s Snacks of Nottingham, Pennsylvania, is partnering […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Northeast, Whole Foods
Energizer Holdings To Split, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Energizer Holdings Inc. will split into two new companies, with a target date of July 1. The Personal Care Division will be named Edgewell Personal Care and will become an independent company. The Household Product Division will retain the Energizer Holdings Inc. name and logo… Amazon.com plans to expand its […]
Posted in, Northeast
FDA Provides Updated Guidance On Menu-Labeling Rules
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a “Small Entity Compliance Guide” to assist restaurants and “similar retail food establishments” (including many convenience stores) in understanding the recently updated menu-labeling standards. The FDA describes the guide, which can be accessed online as a plain language summary of the rule. However, during a congressional hearing […]
Posted in, Northeast
Support For Whole Grain Sampling Day, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Restaurants, manufacturers, supermarkets, schools and other companies and organizations are invited to participate in Whole Grain Sampling Day on Wednesday, April 1. It’s a day that puts the focus on whole grains and celebrates those that offer these healthy foods to their customers. Organized by Boston-based nonprofit Oldways and The […]
Posted in, Center Store, National, New Products
Cheez-It Comes To The Chip Aisle With Crunch’d Product
Cheez-It is making its first-ever appearance in the chip aisle by introducing Cheez-It Crunch’d, its first ever cheesy puff. Crunch’d is offered in two flavors: Cheddar Cheese and Hot & Spicy that includes a Tabasco flavor. “Crunch and a snack made with 100 percent real cheese have always been key to our cheezy devotees, and […]
Posted in, Center Store, National, Suppliers
Kraft Recalls 242K Cases Of Macaroni & Cheese
Kraft Foods Group said Tuesday afternoon that it is voluntarily recalling approximately 242,000 cases of select code dates and manufacturing codes of the Original flavor of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner due to the possibility that some boxes may contain small pieces of metal. The recalled product is limited to the 7.25-oz. size of the […]
Posted in, Northeast
Gulf Oil Customers Can Earn Gas And Electricity Credits
Gulf Oil LP, a Framingham Massachusetts-based branded marketer of energy products, has launched a customer loyalty program to reduce its consumers’ Gulf Electricity bills and allow the shoppers to earn free gasoline at Gulf stations. Gulf enlisted Billaway as its loyalty platform provider to enable Gulf Electricity customers to convert qualified spending on everyday purchases to […]