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 […]
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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 […]
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KeyMe Places Key Kiosks In Two Stop & Shop Stores
KeyMe of New York has announced an agreement with Ahold USA that will place the company’s new retail kiosks at Super Stop & Shop locations in Dorchester and Malden, Massachusetts. The kiosks will enable customers to safely store a “digital copy” of their keys in the cloud and easily create a spare copy at their local […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Posted in, C-Store News, Southeast
Enmark Stations Unveils Aggressive Fresh Food Initiative
Enmark Stations says that 37 of its Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina stores have launched a custom fresh food program to meet the growing consumer demand for healthier, fresher food options. “Enmark has always had an interest in making our communities healthier,” said Matt Clements, director of marketing at Savannah-based Enmark Stations. “In order […]
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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 […]
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Several New England Distributors Hosting Trade Shows, And More…
C-Store Report News In Brief Several New England distributors will be hosting annual trade show in the next few weeks. The Pine State Trading Co. Expo will be held Tuesday, March 24, at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Maine, and Thursday, March 26, at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. Coremark New England will […]
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Lucky’s Market Plans Six New Stores Nationwide
Following its most recent store opening late last month in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Lucky’s Market plans to debut six new stores across the country in the near future. The Colorado-based grocer says it will open stores in Plantation, Florida; Traverse City, Michigan; Bloomington, Indiana; Rock Hill, Missouri; Jackson Hole, Wyoming; and Iowa City, Iowa. Opening […]
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New Resource Builds The Business Case For Produce Sales At C-Stores
A primer to help convenience stores sell more produce was published Monday by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and the United Fresh Produce Association. “Building the Business Case for Produce Sales at Convenience Stores” combines analysis of industry and consumer trends with practical ideas to develop an enhanced produce offering in stores. The […]
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Brookshire’s In Longview Celebrates Grand Reopening
Grand reopening festivities at the remodeled Brookshire’s Food Store in Longview, Texas, began Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The store is located at 3354 Gilmer Road. Among the renovated supermarket’s features are a new store front and new signage, paint and décor throughout. An expanded assortment of organic produce, along with fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, […]
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GMA’s Foley Joins Government Relations Team At NGA
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has hired Matthew Foley as its senior manager of government relations. “Matt joins us with government and industry affairs experience and has a strong understanding of food policy and member relations,” said Greg Ferrara, NGA’s VP of public affairs. “NGA is pleased to strengthen our government relations team and further […]
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Lykins Brings Gulf Brand Back After 20 Years
Lykins Energy Solutions is partnering with Gulf Oil for an exclusive deal to represent the brand in the greater Cincinnati and northern Kentucky markets. It will bring the Gulf brand back for the first time in more than two decades. A “The Legend is Back.” advertising campaign will begin in early March. The relationship between […]
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Volunteers ‘Share The Love’ To Help Hungry Oklahomans
Employees from Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores earlier this month joined the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and the Regional Food Bank’s Moore Food Resource Center in the fight against hunger through its annual “Share the Love” event. Nearly 90 employees volunteered their time to ensure Oklahomans would have enough to eat this spring […]
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AWMA Launches New State Government Affairs Initiative
The American Wholesale Marketers Association (AWMA) has launched a new initiative to provide members with information and the ability to take action on state governmental developments that affect their businesses and the convenience distribution industry. Anne Holloway, VP of government affairs, says the initiative has two key components: • The appointment of Dirk Smith as […]
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North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission’s Leader To Retire
The longtime leader of the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission (NCSPC), Sue Johnson-Langdon, is retiring. For more than 25 years, Johnson-Langdon has been closely involved with the agricultural production and marketing of sweet potatoes. Beginning in 1989, she served on the commission’s board of directors in the office of secretary. She was hired as the […]
Posted in, C-Store News, Southeast
Sheetz’s 500th Store Opening Feb. 24 In North Carolina
Sheetz will celebrate the opening of its 500th store Feb. 24 with free coffee at all its stores. At the 500th location, at 1810 Liberty Drive in Thomasville, North Carolina, a grand opening event will take place from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 24. “Sheetz is experiencing exponential growth, and this marks a significant milestone, not […]
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Rouses To Take Over Two Winn-Dixie Stores In Louisiana
Rouses Markets plans to open new stores in Kenner and Ponchatoula, Louisiana, taking over buildings that currently are occupied by Winn-Dixie. The New Orleans Advocate reports that Rouses will open in Keener this summer at 4041 Williams Boulevard, moving out of its current spot at 1000 West Esplanade. “The whole shopping center there is kind […]
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Dollar Tree Defeats Dollar General In Bid For Family Dollar
Dollar Tree has emerged victorious in its bid for the Family Dollar chain, as Family Dollar shareholders voted Thursday to approve a merger with chain. The deal also quashes Dollar General’s pursuit of Family Dollar. As The Wall Street Journal reports, Dollar General had long eyed buying up its main competitor, but those plans were […]