Convenience Store News In Brief… The Hershey Co. has purchased Ripple Brand Collective, a privately held company based in Congers, New York, that owns the barkTHINS snacking chocolate brand. Michele Buck, Hershey president, North America, said, “Since its launch in 2013, barkTHINS has quickly become a favorite snack brand due to its commitment to using […]
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TravelCenters Of America Closes On Quaker Steak & Lube Purchase, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… TravelCenters of America has completed the purchase of certain assets of Quaker Steak & Lube Restaurant for nearly $25 million. The assets purchased include 10 locations that will be operated as Quaker Steak & Lube by the TA Restaurant Group. The acquisition also includes 40 locations operated by franchisees or licensees. […]
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NRA Suggests Three Operator Steps For Continued Sustainability
In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, the National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) Conserve Program encouraged restaurant operators to take simple sustainability steps that can have a significant impact on their environmental footprints and their bottom lines. Suggestions included: • Create a start-up and shut-down schedule; • Fix leaky sinks; and • Donate leftover food. “The three […]
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Stop & Shop Unions Ratify Three-Year Contract, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… Stop & Shop workers in New England have approved a new contract by an overwhelming majority vote. The contract covers 35,000 union members in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. The five unions are United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 328, 371, 919, 1445 and 1459. According to UFCW Local 328, the […]
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NACS Releases State Of The Industry Compensation Report, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) recently released its State of the Industry Compensation Report in which retailers can benchmark themselves in compensation levels, staff turnover and benefits. The report compiles data from more than 80 c-store companies, representing 12,000 stores across the country… Jack Link’s fans are now […]
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Ginsberg’s Foods Upgrades Routing Solutions, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… Ginsberg’s Foods, a family-owned and -operated independent foodservice distributor in the eastern U.S., is upgrading its fleet routing, scheduling, web reporting and GPS tracking capabilities by implementing Appian DirectRoute and DRTrack Operations solutions from TMW Systems. Ginsberg’s Foods serves customers across a six-state region from its Hudson, New York, headquarters and […]
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Pine State Trading Co. Sells C-Store Division To Core-Mark
Pine State Trading Co., a family-owned company comprised of five operating divisions, has entered into an agreement to sell substantially all of the assets of its convenience store division to Core-Mark Holding Co., one of North America’s largest and most successful marketers of fresh and broad-line supply solutions to the convenience retail industry. The transaction is structured as an all-cash asset […]
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Manomet Grocery Certification Program Nets 500th Store
The Manomet Grocery Stewardship Certification (GSC) Program has reached 500 stores enrolled in its grocery sustainability certification program. Food retailers working with the GSC are responsible for saving more than 648,000 tons of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere and diverting 33,000 tons of waste from landfills. The 500th store enrolled is part of the Giant Eagle […]
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NECSEMA Names Mendes Executive Director
The New England Convenience Store & Energy Marketers Association (NECSEMA) has appointed Joanne Mendes executive director, according to NECSEMA President Gwen Forman, who serves as SVP of Cumberland Farms. “Joanne brings to our organization a deep knowledge of convenience stores and the legislative process based on 20 years of experience in government affairs working for Philip […]
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Sodexo Creates Self-Serve Smoothie Bar At Colby College
Sodexo followed up on a suggestion by a Colby College Dining Student Advisory Committee to create a smoothie bar for the school’s student dining commons areas. “We take student feedback seriously and, when the students asked us for a smoothie bar, we developed the new smoothie station to be fast and affordable,” said Larry Llewellyn, […]
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McCormick & Co. Buys Packaged Herbs Company Of Australia, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… McCormick & Co. has purchased Botanical Food Co., a privately held business based in Australia that manufactures and sells the Gourmet Garden brand of packaged herbs. Lawrence Kurzius, McCormick president and CEO, notes that Gourmet Garden exports its products to 15 countries with the largest market being the U.S. “We […]
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Gulf Announces New Leadership Team, And More…
Convenience Store News in Brief… Gulf Oil has announced the company’s new leadership team following its acquisition, as well as that of Pyramid Petroleum Terminals (PPT), formerly PPC, by ArcLight Capital Partners. The new leadership team for Gulf Oil includes Jerry Ashcroft, CEO; Mike Campbell, CFO; Ron Sabia, chief strategy officer; Walter Brickowski, SVP of […]
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Boston’s Taste Of The North End Set For April 29, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… More than 40 North End restaurants and bakeries as well as area wine vendors will participate in A Taste of the North End beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, April 29, at the DCR Steriti Memorial Rink in Boston. The event benefits several local nonprofit organizations, schools and senior programs, including North […]
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SoCal Grocery Exec Now Regional VP At Weis Markets
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has named Wendy Oliver regional VP. She will oversee the day-to-day operations of 58 stores in central and southeastern Pennsylvania. She reports to David Gose, SVP of operations. Oliver has more than 35 years of industry experience, working for Lucky Stores, Albertsons and Supervalu in Southern California. She recently worked as […]
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Big Y Names Two VPs And Accounting Director
The board of directors of Big Y Foods in Springfield, Massachusetts, has named Mathieu D’Amour as VP of real estate and development and Theresa Jasmin as VP of finance. In addition, Devyn Blais Webb has been promoted to accounting director. D’Amour will continue to lead the real estate and store development teams to continue to identify […]
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Sodexo Contributes $3.22M Through Vermont First
Sodexo reports that it spent $3.22 million with Vermont food purveyors for its Vermont clients. This is the result of the first full year for Vermont First, a program the company launched with the governor and state officials to increase the amount of local food purchased by Sodexo. “Sodexo is working to drive positive growth […]
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FRANE Combines Annual Convention With Two Frozen Food Groups, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… The Frozen & Refrigerated Association of the North East (FRANE) will combine its annual convention and business conference with the Eastern Frosted & Refrigerated Foods Association and the Western New York Frozen & Refrigerated Food Association for a multi-day event, Sept. 29-Oct. 2, at The Sagamore, Bolton Landing, New York… Bill […]
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Mars Food Launches Global Health And Wellbeing Ambition, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Mars Food has announced a new global Health and Wellbeing Ambition to create and promote healthier food choices and encourage consumers to cook and share healthier meals with others. The Health and Wellbeing Ambition will roll out over the next five years and will focus on five main areas: improving […]
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Walmart Expanding Grocery Pickup To Eight New Markets, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Walmart is broadening its grocery pickup option to eight additional markets, expanding beyond its current 20 sites, with plans to add more locations throughout the year. Free grocery pickup will be offered in Kansas City; Boise, Idaho; Richmond and Virginia Beach, Virginia; Austin, Texas; Provo, Utah; Daphne, Alabama; and Charleston, […]
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RIHA, NRA Issue Alert On Proposed National Overtime Regulations
The Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA) and National Restaurant Association (NRA) recently issued an action alert on proposed national overtime regulations, urging members to contact legislators to support the “Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act.” The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently proposed significant changes to the nation’s overtime regulations. If the DOL regulations go into effect, […]