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N.J. Weights & Measures Bans 19 Motor Oil Products
AVENEL, N.J. -- The New Jersey Office of Weights & Measures recently issued a statewide ban on 19 motor oil products bearing the brand names Auto Club Motor Oil, Black Knight Motor Oil, Lube State...
View ArticleInsider’s View: 2014 M&A Review Pt. 1
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The year 2014 will be remembered as one of blockbuster deals by master limited partnerships (MLPs). Of the four very large convenience–store transactions that were completed or...
View ArticleDr Pepper Snapple Jumps on Keurig Cold Bandwagon
WATERBURY, Vt. & PLANO, Texas -- Keurig Green Mountain Inc. and Dr Pepper Snapple Group announced today that the companies will develop a selection of Dr Pepper Snapple Group’s iconic brands for...
View ArticleSapp Bros. Founder to Receive NATSO Hall of Fame Award
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- William (Bill) Sapp, the founder of Sapp Bros. Travel Centers Inc., will receive NATSO's Hall of Fame award at The NATSO Show in Las Vegas, February 16-19, the NATSO Foundation has...
View ArticleEFS, CAT Scale Launch Mobile App Payments
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Electronic Funds Source LLC (EFS), working closely with CAT Scale, has announced the launch of its card acceptance as a form of payment for drivers using CAT Scale's new Weigh My...
View Article7-Eleven Hangs Onto Top 10 Spot in 2015 'Franchise 500'
IRVINE, Calif. -- While remaining in the top 10--a major accomplishment--7-Eleven Inc. fell to No. 10 in 2015 from No. 6 in 2014 in Entrepreneur magazine's annual ranking of franchise opportunities,...
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Obama: Low Gas Prices Won't Be Around for Long
DETROIT -- President Barack Obama warned Americans that cheap gas prices won't last indefinitely, and he is standing by his support of small, fuel-efficient vehicles."I would strongly advise American...
View ArticleStarbucks Introduces 'Flat White'
SEATTLE -- Starbucks Coffee Co. has introduced a new core espresso offering with the launch of the Flat White, available at participating Starbucks stores in the US and Canada. The Starbucks Flat White...
View ArticleOberto Brands Announces New Leadership
KENT, Wash. -- Oberto Sausage Co., doing business as Oberto Brands, a leading all-natural jerky manufacturer, has announced that its board of directors has named Thomas Hernquist as the company's...
View ArticleStewart's Holiday Match Sets New Record in 2014
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- Donations to Stewart's Shops set a record in 2014 for its Stewart's Holiday Match donation program, the convenience store retailer said. From Thanksgiving Day to Christmas...
View ArticleAnheuser-Busch Outlines Its Super Bowl Ads
ST. LOUIS -- As the exclusive category advertiser for Super Bowl XLIX, Anheuser-Busch will feature three ads spotlighting two marquee brands during the NBC broadcast on Sunday, Feb. 1. Budweiser and...
View ArticleInsider’s View: 2014 M&A Review Pt. 2
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- While big-name deals that included Couche-Tard, The Pantry, Speedway, Hess, CST Brands and Susser Holdings stole the merger-and-acquisition headlines in 2014, there were numerous...
View ArticleC-Store Vet Triumphs on Food Network
LOS ANGELES -- Set a convenience store veteran loose on the set of a Food Network competition show with his two sons, and what will they do?Win, of course.C-store foodservice consultant and former...
View ArticleIs It Time to Raise the Federal Gas Tax?
WASHINGTON -- Despite a steady drumbeat of warnings from federal officials, business leaders and states about the sorry condition of the nation's infrastructure, there was very little momentum and...
View ArticleQuickChek Partners With Xpedient on Food Ordering Software
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. --QuickChek has partnered with Xpedient, a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Solutions Inc., for Xpedient to provide a self-serve kiosk software to the chain's entire...
View ArticleQT Kitchens Rise in Phoenix
PHOENIX --Convenience store chain QuikTrip has rolled out its made-to-order food concept in 87 of its Phoenix locations on January 7, reported The Phoenix Business Journal.QT Kitchens offers a variety...
View ArticleFRN, Priceline Team Up for Traveler Rewards
DALLAS -- The Fuel Rewards Network (FRN) program has teamed up with Priceline Partner Network (PPN) for consumers to earn cents-off-per-gallon rewards at the pump at participating Shell stations by...
View ArticleTastykake Introduces Red Velvet, Salted Caramel Mini Donuts
THOMASVILLE, Ga. -- Tastykake has launched its newest limited-edition offerings, Red Velvet and Salted Caramel Mini Donuts.The new Red Velvet Mini Donuts transform red velvet cake flavors into a...
View ArticleStates Eye Gas-Tax Increases
WASHINGTON -- As Congress revisits raising the federal gas tax to rescue the drained Highway Trust Fund, some states--even some led by Republican governors and with Republican-dominated...
View ArticleKSS Retail Finds 'Sweet Spots' for Promotions, Pricing
IRVINE, Calf. -- KSS Retail has announced two new solutions--Promotions Analytics and PriceStrat Rapid Reviewer--designed to help merchandising and category management teams better leverage customer...
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