Corporate News

Kangaroo Express, BP Donate $30,000 to Fuel Local School Districts
The donation will be split evenly among three school districts, which will funnel the money to individual schools.
Posted Feb 3, 2012

Snowden River Parkway Exxon Convenience Store Re-Opens
Revamped foodservice offers include healthy options, gourmet coffee, breakfast sandwiches and more.
Posted Feb 2, 2012

BP Unveils $500 Million Marketing Plan to Revitalize U.S. Retail Brand
Major initiatives were rolled out at BP’s annual marketers convention, including an aggressive campaign to market the benefits of Invigorate.
Posted Feb 2, 2012

Gulf Oil Launches Gulf Electricity
As an alternative electricity provider, Gulf will deliver competitive pricing and convenience.
Posted Jan 27, 2012

Rutter’s Wins Top Mobile App
The convenience store chain’s app, powered by GasBuddy, captured national attention during the National Retail Federation’s annual convention.
Posted Jan 26, 2012

C-Store Date Night
ALON is offering a chance for one lucky couple to win a “date night” with all expenses paid by the c-store chain.
Posted Jan 26, 2012

Spinx Announces Beneficiaries of 2012 Spinx Charity Classic
The convenience store chain named six local charities as beneficiaries of its golf tournament.
Posted Jan 25, 2012

Rutter’s 2011 Charitable Giving Tops $320,000
Rutter’s CEO stresses the importance of its community involvement, especially during a sustained downturn.
Posted Jan 17, 2012

Walgreens Flagship Store Opens in Chicago’s Loop
The new two-story, state-of-the-art Walgreens adds a coffee bar, manicure station and other non-traditional drugstore offerings.
Posted Jan 10, 2012

Budweiser Reality Show to Launch in January
Seven episodes will kickoff on January 21, with each showcasing young adults from around the world fulfilling their dreams.
Posted Dec 13, 2011

Quality State Oil Awards Grant to Lakeland College
The grant is part of the BP Fueling Communities Program, which works with local marketers in providing grants to worthy, local organizations.
Posted Dec 6, 2011

BP, Miller Oil Co. Donate $20,000 to CHKD’s Child Abuse Program
Miller Oil Co. is a longtime supporter of child abuse programs within the community.
Posted Dec 5, 2011

Imperial Tobacco Group Announces Commonwealth-Altadis Inc.
The new company strengthens its competitive position with a total tobacco focus and a larger sales force.
Posted Nov 30, 2011

Circle K Stores Raise Record Amount for the March of Dimes
Circle K convenience stores in the Great Lakes and Midwest regions helped raise more than $1 million for the March of Dimes annual Pick-A-Pumpkin campaign.
Posted Nov 30, 2011

Susser Holdings Accelerates New Retail Store Building Program
The retailer is planning to build 25 to 30 New Stripes convenience stores in 2012.
Posted Nov 29, 2011

Thorntons Reopens Store With Fresh Foods
Suburban Chicago store offers fresh ideas with a “one-stop-shop” experience.
Posted Nov 29, 2011

Walgreens to Expand Private-Label Brands
​The drug-store chain plans to double private-label sales over the next five to seven years.​
Posted Nov 28, 2011

VPS Convenience Store Group Donates $25K to 50 Local Schools
In partnership with the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance, VPS awarded granted in support of math and science education to schools in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
Posted Nov 22, 2011

Terrible's Thanks Customers With Free Car Wash
Terrible's Car Wash is offering free VIP Express car washes all day on November 22 and 23.
Posted Nov 22, 2011

Circle K Surpasses $1 Million in Donations to United Cerebral Palsy in 2011
Through Circle K's canister program, special events and cause marketing efforts, the retailer and its employees have literally transformed thousands of lives.
Posted Nov 21, 2011

Anheuser-Busch to Launch Belgian Beer Cafés in U.S.
The Belgian Beer Café, opening in the Newark Airport within the next few months, is the first of up to 10 cafés Anheuser-Busch is planning to open in the U.S.
Posted Nov 17, 2011

Family Dollar Expands Into California
The opening of four new stores in California marks the retailer’s growth into its 45th state.
Posted Nov 15, 2011

API Sues Motor Oil Marketers Over Trademarks Usage
The American Petroleum Institute is accusing two companies of selling engine oils that bear API’s trademark without its authorization.
Posted Nov 14, 2011

PepsiCo Dream Machine Initiative Donates $500,000 to Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans With Disabilities
Since the launch of the Dream Machine program in April 2010, PepsiCo has donated $1 million to the EBV to support career training and job creation for post-9/11 U.S. veterans with disabilities.
Posted Nov 14, 2011

Alon Brands Announces New Trade Name and Brand Mark
The company's new marketplace identity will be changing from FINA to ALON.
Posted Nov 9, 2011

ExxonMobil Gets Into the Holiday Spirit
From now until December 31, customers can earn a free $10 ExxonMobil gift card.
Posted Nov 7, 2011

“Gold Rush” Gas Giveaway Promotes Discovery Show
The Discovery channel launched a free gas giveaway to motorists at three Shell stations to help promote the new season of “Gold Rush.”
Posted Oct 31, 2011

Citing the Durbin Amendment, Coinstar Raises Price of Redbox Rentals
Effective today, the price for renting a redbox standard definition DVD is increasing to a $1.20 daily rate from $1.00.
Posted Oct 31, 2011

Parker Honored as Convenience Store 'Innovator'
The Griffin Report of Food Marketing names Greg Parker as its convenience store “Innovator of the Year” for the southeast region.
Posted Oct 27, 2011

Kangaroo Express Asks Guests to ‘Give Kids the World’
Donate at any Florida Kangaroo Express location through Nov. 4.
Posted Oct 20, 2011

NOCO Energy Teams Up With Buffalo Sabres
The company’s logo will appear at center ice in First Niagara Center.
Posted Oct 17, 2011

Royal Buying Group Scholarship Now Accepting Applications
The company sponsors the annual program for its members and/or their children.
Posted Oct 12, 2011

Joey Cheek Elected 2012 PEI President
Cheek is president of JMP Solutions and will take office as PEI president on Jan. 1.
Posted Oct 4, 2011

Rutter’s Recent Charitable Donations Total $130,000
In addition, Rutter’s has made several other significant contributions this year to various area programs, most of which focus on children.
Posted Sep 30, 2011

7-Eleven, Nielsen Expand Agreement
The new agreement will bring 7-Eleven’s store count in Nielsen’s convenience store service to 17,500 stores in 2012.
Posted Sep 9, 2011

Jiffy Mart Helps Raise Funds for American Breast Cancer Foundation
During the next two months the convenience store will sponsor a variety of fundraisers to benefit the foundation.
Posted Sep 7, 2011

Governor Praises The Pantry for Salute Our Troops Campaign
The retailer’s Kangaroo Express stores have collected $2.2 million through customer donations.
Posted Sep 6, 2011

Valero Energy to Purchase Murphy Oil Refinery
Murphy Oil’s Meraux refinery in Louisiana has a total throughput capacity of 135,000 barrels per day.
Posted Sep 6, 2011

Rutter’s Gives Away Another Year of Free Gas
The Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain rewarded a sixth customer with a year’s worth of free gas.
Posted Aug 30, 2011

Walmart Backs Off Wine Vending Machine Deal
In Pennsylvania, the retailer blames “mechanical concerns” over its change of plans, which comes less than three months after Wegmans ended its wine vending machine program.
Posted Aug 26, 2011

Krispy Kreme Expanding in Japan
A Japanese appetite for doughnuts is spurring the development of 73 new Krispy Kreme locations.
Posted Aug 26, 2011

Top Tobacco, Republic Tobacco Take Action to Enforce Trademark Rights
The two tobacco firms filed suit in federal court against several companies, alleging trademark infringement, unfair competition and trafficking in counterfeit goods.
Posted Aug 25, 2011

Rutter's Ranked 2nd Among Top 100 Private Companies
Over the past three years, Rutter’s has recorded nearly 33% growth, increasing revenue despite a weak economy.
Posted Aug 24, 2011

Sheetz Eyes Growth Opportunities in Maryland
This week the convenience store chain opened its first new store in Hagerstown in more than 10 years.
Posted Aug 19, 2011

Tobacco Firms Sue FDA Over New Warning Labels
The firms maintain that new graphic warning labels violate free speech and would cost millions of dollars to produce.
Posted Aug 18, 2011

Shell Obtains Approval to Drill in Arctic Waters
Last week the Interior Department approved Royal Dutch Shell’s plans to drill in Arctic waters off Alaska’s coast in 2012.
Posted Aug 8, 2011

Coca-Cola, Greater Houston Retailers Association Award Scholarships
The $30,000 in scholarships supports the Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s goal of one college degree per Hispanic household.
Posted Aug 8, 2011

WWE and 7-Eleven Partner for a Third Year
The partnership marks the first time 7-Eleven has had three consecutive summer promotions with one entertainment property.
Posted Aug 2, 2011

Rutter’s Announces June Register, Scan and Win Winners
In less than two years, Rutter’s Rewards has awarded price discounts on more than 13 million gallons of gasoline.
Posted Jul 26, 2011

McCafe Beverages Continue to Boost McDonald’s Profits
Second quarter profits rise 15 percent, led by strong performance of McCafe beverages.
Posted Jul 26, 2011

Irving Oil Supports Special Olympics Athletes in New England
Irving’s Fueling Dreams has raised more than $2 million in 10 years for 28,000 athletes in all six New England states.
Posted Jul 22, 2011

Subway to Help Feed Alabama Tornado Victims
The sandwich chain is matching all donations made to the West Alabama Food Bank through the end of this month.
Posted Jul 21, 2011

7-Eleven Raises $40 Million for Japan Disaster Relief
The global campaign began in March following the earthquake and tsunami with canister contributions at 7-Eleven stores worldwide.
Posted Jul 18, 2011

RWJ Raises $7,500 for Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
The Chicago-based company raised money to support one of its ampm store managers.
Posted Jul 13, 2011

NCR To Acquire Radiant Systems
The two companies anticipate a seamless transition for customers, channel partners and employees.
Posted Jul 12, 2011

Kronik Energy Joins Kangaroo Express ‘Salute Our Troops’ Campaign
The retailer’s $1 million goal will support the USO, Wounded Warrior Project and state-based military support organizations.
Posted Jun 24, 2011

EZ Energy Helps Support U.S. Troops
The retailer has teamed up with Support U.S. Armed Forces for a point-of-sale fundraising campaign, with proceeds going to military families within local communities.
Posted Jun 23, 2011

Free Gas for a Year!
One lucky Rutter’s customer is the first winner of the c-store’s free gas giveaway.
Posted Jun 20, 2011

Weigel’s Celebrates 80th Anniversary
“80 Days of Wow” kicks off this summer to celebrate the retailer’s anniversary.
Posted Jun 8, 2011

McDonald’s Adds McJobs
McDonald's is likely responsible for creating more than half of all new jobs in May.
Posted Jun 7, 2011

Topaz Ranks Among Best Workplaces in Europe
The Ireland-based company attributes some of its success to the best ideas discovered from retailers in the United States, such as QuikTrip and Sheetz.
Posted Jun 3, 2011

Kangaroo Express Announces ‘Salute Our Troops’ Campaign
The $1 million fundraising goal will support the USO, Wounded Warrior Project and National Guard family assistance programs.
Posted May 27, 2011

Commodities Market Reforms Delayed by House Vote
Financial Services Committee approves legislation to give more time to regulators; PMAA opposes.
Posted May 25, 2011

Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Donates $50K to Red Cross Disaster Relief in Japan
The company has also sent care packages to its colleagues and families in Japan.
Posted May 23, 2011

Giant To Go Opens Second Location
GIANT Food Store’s convenience store offers fresh meals, groceries and fuel for on-the-go customers in Lancaster.
Posted May 19, 2011

Kangaroo Express, USO North Carolina Salute U.S. Troops
Armed Forces Day events will take place throughout the state on Saturday, May 21.
Posted May 19, 2011

Circle K Raises More Than $1 Million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Circle K's campaign contributions from its Midwest and Great Lakes stores will benefit 32 children’s hospitals across 12 states.
Posted May 17, 2011

CEFCO Donates $320,000 to Charity
CEFCO has raised $1 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and $245,000 for the various C.E. Fikes Endowed Scholarships.
Posted May 16, 2011

Pemmican Beef Jerky Lends Support to U.S. Troops
Through its partnership with Operation Gratitude, U.S. troops will receive $100,000 worth of beef jerky.
Posted May 10, 2011

California Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Smokers
The court ruled that smokers may sue the tobacco industry once they develop a disease, such as lung cancer, even if they suffered different smoking-related ailments years earlier.
Posted May 9, 2011

Tyson Foods Helps Areas Devastated by Tornadoes
Company donates more than 270,000 pounds of food as part of disaster relief efforts.
Posted May 3, 2011

Flowers Foods, Tasty Baking Company Merge
Tastykake will strengthen Flowers’ snack cake business and geographic reach.
Posted Apr 13, 2011

Circle K Raises $900,000+ for Children’s Miracle Network
The funds will benefit 32 children’s hospitals in 12 states.
Posted Apr 12, 2011

CITGO Refreshes Its Image
The new exterior designs and graphic elements mark the company’s first reimaging in more than 10 years.
Posted Apr 11, 2011

Mid-Atlantic Convenience Stores Forecasts Job Creation and Growth at Grand Opening
The company’s new Richmond location will serve as an epicenter for future growth throughout Maryland and Virginia.
Posted Apr 1, 2011

Aldi Enters Big Apple Easily, Unlike Walmart
German discount retailer has big plans for the Big Apple, and New Yorkers are warming up to its low prices.
Posted Mar 31, 2011

Thorntons Gives Back
The Kentucky-based retailer has partnered with the Dare to Care Food Bank, sorting and packing 12,000 pounds of canned goods and other items.
Posted Mar 31, 2011

Customers Line Up for New Sheetz Convenience Store
Folks lined up early to get inside the new store in Princeton, West Virginia.
Posted Mar 25, 2011

Convenience Stores Boost Charitable Contributions
Stores from Connecticut to Massachusetts and Maryland collect donations for MDA and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Posted Mar 18, 2011

Coinstar Tests Gift-Card Program
Coinstar begins “fee-free” program for consumers at supermarkets, where customers exchange loose coins for a supermarket-brand gift card.
Posted Mar 17, 2011

Walmart Set to Expand in Chicago
Plans include two additional South Side stores, including a smaller Walmart-branded convenience store.
Posted Mar 17, 2011

All Eyes on Kwik Trip
A Sunday news feature details the Midwest retailer’s food and distribution strategy, as well as its long-term expansion plans.
Posted Mar 8, 2011

Cigarette Makers Sue FDA Over Review
The suit alleges a financial conflict of interest and bias by several members of the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee.
Posted Mar 1, 2011

40,000 Stores And Counting
7-Eleven is celebrating its store-opening milestone today in Dallas.
Posted Feb 25, 2011

Walmart’s U.S. Sales Continue To Fall
Walmart blamed its U.S. sales drop on lower demand from low-income shoppers and to a reduction in the variety of brands and inventory that its stores carry.
Posted Feb 24, 2011

NOCO Express Donates $8,800 to Food Bank of Western New York
For every dollar donated, the Food Bank is able to provide seven pounds of food to help feed those in need.
Posted Feb 17, 2011

Speedway SuperAmerica Officially Drops Second Half of Name
The company will now be known as Speedway only.
Posted Feb 16, 2011

Starbucks Single-Serve Coming to Luxury Hotels
Announces distribution agreement to provide its premium coffees in 500,000 luxury and premium hotel rooms nationwide.
Posted Feb 16, 2011

Tesco Looks to Smaller Format Stores for U.S. expansion
Tesco's Fresh & Easy format is resuming expansion plans, with a dozen stores scheduled to open next month in northern California.
Posted Feb 3, 2011

Kangaroo Express Announces "Battle for Kay's Cups"
High School girls’ basketball fundraising competition offers all-expenses paid trip to ACC Women’s Basketball Championship for the winning team.
Posted Feb 3, 2011

Financial Crisis Was Avoidable
The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission concludes that the 2008 meltdown was a result of human actions, inactions and misjudgments, and that warning signs were ignored.
Posted Jan 28, 2011

Marathon Oil To Create Two Independent Companies
Marathon Petroleum Corporation is expected to be the fifth largest U.S. refiner.
Posted Jan 14, 2011

7-Eleven Moving Aggressively into NYC
Convenience store retailer plans up to 15 stores in Manhattan by the end of 2012 and 100 within the next five years.
Posted Jan 11, 2011

Motivating a Sales Team With Promises of Honolulu...or Fargo
Hot Tamales sales team misses annual goal, so instead of earning a trip to Hawaii, they spend a weekend in Fargo.
Posted Dec 21, 2010

Thorntons Inc. Donates to Speed Art Museum
The company's $1 million donation will assist with the expansion and Renovation of the landmark museum site.
Posted Dec 21, 2010

Tri-State Petroleum Employee's Photograph Selected for Phipps Conservatory Winter Exhibit
Employee Mike Zeiner's piece is featured in the Welcome Center Gallery.
Posted Dec 17, 2010

American Express launches Small Business Saturdays
Promotion aims to jump-start sales at participating retailers.
Posted Nov 23, 2010

Tri-State Petroleum Awards Grants to 32 Schools
Company raised $24,000 as part of the 2010 ExxonMobil Educational Alliance Program.
Posted Nov 18, 2010

Lawson Eyes Younger Consumers With HMV Takeover
The convenience store retailer believes that it can effectively promote events, tickets and related merchandise.
Posted Oct 29, 2010

FIS Acquires VCMG
FIS is one of the oldest providers of loyalty and rewards programs in the nation; acquiring VCMG adds 43 million loyalty and rewards accounts to the FIS portfolio.
Posted Oct 29, 2010

R.J. Reynolds Refreshes NoCigTax.com
Updated site helps retailers connect with legislators on cigarette and tobacco tax proposals.
Posted Oct 22, 2010

Target Redesigns More than 100 Stores
Redesign is part of a corporate strategy of delivering one-stop shopping convenience for consumers.
Posted Oct 19, 2010

CVS Pays Big for Selling Main Meth Ingredient
The drug-store chain must pay $75 million in fines for allowing repeated purchases of cold and allergy medicines that contain pseudoephedrine, a key ingredient to making meth.
Posted Oct 15, 2010

Rutter's Announces Planned Charitable Contributions of More Than $450,000
Rutter’s total non-profit contributions since 2003 surpasses $2.65 million.
Posted Oct 5, 2010

Walmart Wants to Know Its Foes
The retailer is trying to uncover which groups have been blocking its expansion efforts.
Posted Sep 24, 2010

NCR Sticks By Blockbuster
Blockbuster has filed for bankruptcy, but NCR Corporations says it will continue to grow its Blockbuster Express DVD kiosk rental business.
Posted Sep 24, 2010

Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes Celebrates 30 Years
Celebration culminates with the grand prize drawing for a 1980 Pontiac Turbo-Trans Am Indy 500 Pace Car.
Posted Sep 17, 2010

Burger King Agrees to Buyout
The deal is valued at around $4 billion and could close by the end of the year.
Posted Sep 3, 2010

General Tobacco to Shut Down Operations
The cigarette maker struggled to keep its prices competitive while meeting the demands of the MSA.
Posted Sep 3, 2010

Inc. Magazine Cites 7-Eleven on Fastest-Growing Private Companies List
Inc. 5000 recognizes 7-Eleven at #4929 as well as on several Top 100 Companies lists.
Posted Sep 1, 2010

MillerCoors Assists Small Businesses
For the 11th consecutive year, MillerCoors Urban Entrepreneurs Series offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to win a small business grant.
Posted Sep 1, 2010

Burger King Corp. Named One of “40 Best Companies for Diversity”
Black Enterprise Magazine recognizes Burger King as leader in diversity for third consecutive year.
Posted Aug 31, 2010

Death of a (Video)Salesman
Blockbuster bankruptcy is imminent.
Posted Aug 31, 2010

Georgia-Pacific Launches Hygiene Campaign
The campaign focuses on hand washing practices for staying healthy.
Posted Aug 27, 2010

Rutter’s Holdings Ranks Third Among Top 100 Private Companies
Parent company of Rutter's Farm Stores, Rutter's Dairy and M&G Realty climbs two spots from last year's ranking among Central Pennsylvania private companies.
Posted Aug 25, 2010

Safeway Revises eSCrip Program to Stimulate Fitness and Nutrition Programs
Company asks schools to allocate a portion of their Safeway eScrip education donations to fitness and nutrition programs.
Posted Aug 23, 2010

Stew Leonard's Offers Employees On-Site Physicals
The grocery chain has taken an active approach to preventative care for its more than 2,500 employees.
Posted Aug 17, 2010

Green Mountain Coffee Sells 7 Percent Stake to Lavazza
The $250 million agreement would boost Lavazza’s U.S. presence in the marketplace.
Posted Aug 13, 2010

7-Eleven’s Hollywood Promotions a Strategic Outlet for Marketers
Hollywood pairings are a win-win for retailer and entertainment companies wishing to promote their properties.
Posted Aug 10, 2010

Gulf Oil Enters Georgia Market
The new branded agreement with Mountain Express Oil Company will bring back a Gulf Oil-branded station to Georgia for the first time in 20 years.
Posted Jul 30, 2010

Three Foodservice Companies Announce Merger
Pierre Foods, Advance Food Co. and Advance Brands will merge to create Advance Pierre Foods.
Posted Jul 30, 2010

Winn-Dixie to Close 30 Underperforming Stores, Implement Major Cuts
Company will consolidate four operating regions into three while trimming its staff at both field and corporate support levels.
Posted Jul 29, 2010

Snyder’s, Lance Announce Merger
Combination creates Snyder’s-Lance, which will have a broad product portfolio including pretzel, sandwich cracker and potato chip brands, as well as a national DSD network.
Posted Jul 23, 2010

PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi Assesses U.S. Convenience Store Industry Sales
"What has happened in (convenience) stores is that the value proposition in (convenience) stores has improved," says Nooyi.
Posted Jul 22, 2010

Redbox Plots Web Strategy
DVD rental kiosk leader looks to compete with Netflix in online rentals.
Posted Jul 20, 2010

Phillip Morris Sues New York Retailer for Selling Counterfeit Cigarettes
PM attributes rising counterfeit cigarette sales in New York to the state’s excise tax, which is the nation’s highest.
Posted Jul 13, 2010

RKA Petroleum To Lead Women In Trucking Online Forum
RKA has begun providing online advice regarding fuel quality, alternative fuels, fuel pricing, risk management and fuel supply logistics on WIT's website.
Posted Jun 24, 2010

Leading a Different Workforce
Come learn how to be an effective leader at the NACS Leadership Executive Program at Cornell University.
Posted Jun 23, 2010

First Bank of...Walmart
Retailer extends its banking interests.
Posted Jun 17, 2010

The Future of BP?
For investors with "guts of steel," it might be the right time to invest in BP, says one energy investment bank expert.
Posted Jun 14, 2010

Sheetz Rates High Among Ohio's Best Employers
For Sheetz employees, it’s more than just a great place to work.
Posted May 28, 2010

QuikTrip Moves Into North Texas
QuikTrip is finalizing the purchase of a distribution building in Midlothian and plans to open 10 stores a year in North Texas for the next 10 years.
Posted May 25, 2010

Circle K Raises $937,213 for Children's Miracle Network
Funds raised will benefit 32 children's hospitals in 12 states.
Posted May 25, 2010

Royal Buying Group Names Scholarship Winners
The two recipients are receiving $1,000 towards their academic future.
Posted May 21, 2010

7-Eleven CEO Attends Opening of 'Undercover Boss' Franchisee
Kazakhstan native Igor Finkler is living the American Dream as the owner of his own 7-Eleven.
Posted May 18, 2010

Reynolds to Raise Prices on All Cigarettes
Distributors’ list prices will climb by up to 33 cents per pack, effective tomorrow.
Posted May 11, 2010

Blockbuster’s Keys to Success
Founder of DVDXpress urges Blockbuster to leverage its advantages to compete more favorably with Netflix and RedBox.
Posted May 10, 2010

Walmart Still Sees Room To Expand in U.S.
Urban stores and smaller formats to generate up to an additional $100 billion annually, Wal-Mart’s head of U.S. operations maintains.
Posted May 10, 2010

PS Food Mart Stores Raise More Than $50,000 for Local Food Banks
Customers helped the stores exceed their fundraising goal by more than $20,000.
Posted Apr 14, 2010

Casey’s Rejects Bid From Couche-Tard
The proposal significantly undervalues Casey’s and is not in the best interests of corporation, the board says.
Posted Apr 12, 2010

Valero Reaches Agreement to Prevent Tobacco Sales To Minors
Company agrees to implement a number of measures aimed at eliminating tobacco sales to minors.
Posted Apr 9, 2010

PepsiCo, InBev Partner on Media Buys
Companies wield a combined $1.15 billion media budget, monetary influence that they intend to leverage to extract lower prices from broadcast, cable, magazines and outdoor sellers.
Posted Apr 6, 2010

RedPrairie Execution Management Boosts Customer Service for Sheetz
Solution provides store, field, and corporate management with ability to streamline and prioritize tasks and responsibilities.
Posted Apr 1, 2010

Bank of America Completes Installation of Talking ATMs
All of the ATMs are now voice-enabled in both English and Spanish for customers with visual impairments.
Posted Apr 1, 2010

IRI Changes to SymphonyIRI Group
Information Resources Inc. is rebranding to SymphonyIRI Group Inc., reflecting the company’s “innovation-led expansion into new value solutions and offerings.”
Posted Mar 26, 2010

Walmart Plans More In-Store Financial Centers
MoneyCenters continue to grow in popularity for Wal-Mart's low-income demographic.
Posted Mar 22, 2010

PS Food Mart Stores Program Supports Hungry Families
The retailer’s "Fight Hunger. Give Hope." campaign seeks to raise $30,000 for local food pantries.
Posted Mar 12, 2010

Jones Soda, Reed’s Agree to Merger
Soda maker with a cult-like following has agreed to be acquired by rival Reed's for about $10 million.
Posted Mar 12, 2010

BP, Brazil Signoff On $7 Billion Offshore Deal
The deal gives BP a greater footprint in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caspian Sea.
Posted Mar 12, 2010

Coca-Cola to Acquire CCE’s North American Bottling Business
News reports suggest the end result could be lower prices for consumers.
Posted Feb 26, 2010

Walmart Suffers First U.S. Sales Decline
Analysts suggest that the drop may signal that the retailer faces growth challenges as the economy emerges from the recession.
Posted Feb 23, 2010

Philip Morris Appeals to Supreme Court on Public Deception Ruling
The tobacco company wants the justices to overturn a ruling that found the industry violated RICO for not being upfront with the public about the harmful effects of smoking.
Posted Feb 22, 2010

Walgreens Could Follow Duane Reade Purchase With Rite Aid
Analysts say Rite Aid Corp. could be a 'takeover target' for rival drugstore chain Walgreens.
Posted Feb 19, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts Ranks High in Customer Loyalty
Survey also finds that Dunkin' Donuts is number one in the coffee category.
Posted Feb 18, 2010

Philip Morris Profits Rise
The tobacco company announced a $12 billion share buyback program.
Posted Feb 15, 2010

NOCO Express Kicks Off MDA Shamrock Campaign
Through March 17, every $1 donation at NOCO Express Stores benefits the MDA of Western New York.
Posted Feb 9, 2010

Cadbury Execs Call It Quits
Three top officials announce plans to leave the company after the Kraft takeover is approved.
Posted Feb 5, 2010

7-Eleven Gives Back with ‘Coffee Cup With A Cause’
Nicole Richie, Joel Madden, and Benji Madden Design Program’s Inaugural Cup; campaign to run throughout 2010.
Posted Feb 2, 2010

CarterEnergy to Celebrate 50 Years by Asking Children, “What Will Fuel the Future?”
Educational outreach program includes a traveling road show that will visit Kansas City, Dallas, Oklahoma City and Denver metro areas.
Posted Jan 26, 2010

What’s In It for Me?
Burger King franchisees aren’t exactly reaping the value from a certain Value Menu item.
Posted Jan 22, 2010

53 Million Tylenol, Benadryl, Motrin Products Recalled
But recall comes nearly 20 months after McNeil Consumer Healthcare (a division of Johnson & Johnson) began receiving consumer complaints.
Posted Jan 19, 2010

Starbucks Accepts Red Cross Donations for Haitian Relief Efforts
Starbucks Foundation also to contribute $1 million dollars to the American Red Cross.
Posted Jan 19, 2010

7-Eleven Receives 2009 Retailer Chief Award for Merchandising Excellence
Retailer applauded for pushing for policies and practices that help elevate its industry, while working to exceed the needs of consumers.
Posted Jan 19, 2010

Wallets Open, Card Companies Rake It In
As more folks use their credit cards to make charitable donations to Haiti, credit card companies profit.
Posted Jan 15, 2010

Rutter’s Loyalty Program Grows
Number of Rewards cardholders tops 100,000 in program’s first three months.
Posted Jan 5, 2010

Weis Markets Lowers Prices on 2,600 Staple Items
Grocery chain also freezes prices on an additional 624 items for at least 90 days.
Posted Jan 5, 2010

Geo. H. Green Oil Raises More Than $21,000 for Charity
The company upped its charity contributions 7.3 percent from last year.
Posted Dec 31, 2009

Subway Tops List Of Best Franchises For 2010
Sandwich shop once again grabs No. 1 spot on Entrepreneur.com’s list
Posted Dec 30, 2009

RaceTrac Gives 100% of Coffee Sales to Charity
Tis the season! RaceTrac supports local charity, Camp Sunshine, with coffee sales.
Posted Dec 18, 2009

7-Eleven Acquires New England Pantry
New England White Hen stores join 7-Eleven stores to bring consumers added convenience.
Posted Dec 17, 2009

Fry's Food Stores Associates in Arizona Ratify New Labor Agreement
Agreement affects 13,000 Fry's associates from 120 Arizona stores and 400 Smith's associates from four Arizona stores.
Posted Dec 15, 2009

Dollar General Posts Strong Q3 Sales
The discount chain continues to attract more shoppers and provide customers ‘quality products and great value in a convenient neighborhood store.’
Posted Dec 11, 2009

Diversity Publisher Names 7-Eleven ‘2009 Top Franchise’
Three publications recognize the convenience retailer for providing career opportunities for minorities.
Posted Dec 3, 2009

7-Eleven Announces Manhattan Store Growth
7-Eleven plans to open 100 stores in Manhattan within the next five years.
Posted Dec 1, 2009

Why the Cadbury Deal Matters
U.K. chocolate producer’s ability to compete by itself in the consolidating global confectionery market is unlikely.
Posted Nov 30, 2009

Dollar Tree Sales Continue to Grow
Products for a buck at Dollar Tree resonate strongly with consumers; net sales up 12 percent as company raises its full year outlook.
Posted Nov 30, 2009

Coca-Cola Aims to Triple China Sales
Global goal is to double revenue to $200 billion within 10 years, with 60 percent of its growth coming from China, India and other emerging markets.
Posted Nov 24, 2009

Whole Foods to Reward Workers Who Lose Weight
Mobile labs to be used to perform health tests, with measurable health improvement to yield greater in-store discounts for employees.
Posted Nov 24, 2009

Hershey Adding Heat to Kraft’s Bid for Cadbury?
Pennsylvania chocolate-maker may bid $17 billion for Cadbury, prompting bidding war.
Posted Nov 24, 2009

7-Eleven Increases North Texas Presence
The Dallas-based company plans an additional 75 stores in its home state and an additional 4,000 locations across the globe.
Posted Nov 23, 2009

American Express Acquires Revolution Money
The deal combines state-of-the-art technology platform with leading global brand.
Posted Nov 19, 2009

KSS Inc. Joins PCATS
Company’s expertise in fuel pricing technology and analytics will help PCATS pursue technological excellence.
Posted Nov 19, 2009

Nabi Signs Deal for Anti-Smoking Drug
The maker of an experimental nicotine vaccine will work with GlaxoSmithKline to produce the drug.
Posted Nov 18, 2009

him! Staff Concludes Cross-Pacific Row
After 189 days at sea rowing nearly 7,000 miles, Chris Martin and Mick Dawson reach San Francisco.
Posted Nov 16, 2009

General Mills Among ‘Greenest Companies’ in U.S.
Newsweek ranks the company 96th overall among America's 500 largest corporations.
Posted Nov 13, 2009

Reynolds American Considers Deal With Smoking-Cessation Company
The maker of Camel cigarettes is looking into acquiring Niconovum AB, which sells products to help people quit smoking.
Posted Nov 11, 2009

Snack Food Companies Discontinue Merger
Snyder's of Hanover Inc. and Utz Quality Foods Inc. discontinue merger.
Posted Nov 6, 2009

Walmart Focuses on Food for Holiday Giving
Retailer has increased its U.S. holiday giving by 28 percent this year, and it will help Meals on Wheels upgrade and replace delivery vehicles and equipment.
Posted Nov 5, 2009

7-Eleven Holds First Private-Label Summit
Summit provides transparency to 7-Eleven’s suppliers about the company’s business strategy relating to private-label growth.
Posted Nov 3, 2009

Walmart Eyes U.S. Urban Expansion
Company calls downtown areas high-growth priorities and is finding that consumers are more likely to welcome them.
Posted Nov 3, 2009

Winn-Dixie to Offer Affordable Health Insurance to Customers in All of Its Florida Stores
Partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF) is convenient, affordable option for individuals and families.
Posted Oct 29, 2009

Snyder’s of Hanover Acquires Utz Quality Foods
The company plans to continue operations at all four Utz Pennsylvania plants.
Posted Oct 26, 2009

GasBuddy OpenStore, PDI Form Strategic Alliance
The companies plan to combine technologies to the mutual benefit of their customers.
Posted Oct 20, 2009

Economies of Scale: PepsiCo and Anheuser-Busch Form Landmark Purchasing Pact
Agreement is thought to be the first of its kind between two large U.S. corporations.
Posted Oct 15, 2009

Lance Inc. Acquires Stella D’oro Brand
Lance will continue producing popular Stella D'oro products.
Posted Oct 15, 2009

Aloha Petroleum Launches Donation Drive
Company to partner with American Red Cross to help provide relief funds.
Posted Oct 13, 2009

Kroger Steps Up Store Brand Food Production
Company’s store branded items see strong 15 percent growth over the past year.
Posted Oct 13, 2009

Family Dollar Reports Record Earnings
Family Dollar's net income increased 25 percent this year to $291.3 million.
Posted Oct 9, 2009

Safeway Launches Annual Breast Cancer Fundraising Campaign
Company funding creates groundbreaking research projects.
Posted Oct 6, 2009

ConAgra Foods Fights Child Hunger
$10 million grant is unveiled at the Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month concert.
Posted Oct 1, 2009

Driver Reviver Campaign Wins Top CSR Award
Topaz/RSA partnership praised for highlighting dangers of driver fatigue.
Posted Oct 1, 2009

Blockbuster Adds DVD Rental Kiosks, Announces Plans to Close Stores
Blockbuster deploys Blockbuster Express Kiosks To Publix Stores in the southeast with plans to add up to 10,000 by the end of next year.
Posted Sep 18, 2009

Rutter’s Announces Donations to 11 Food Pantries
Rutter’s charitable giving tops $2 million over the past seven years.
Posted Sep 10, 2009

7-Eleven Awards Kraft Foods With Top Retailer Initiative Honor
The award recognizes Kraft for its team merchandising, product development, new offerings based on consumer insights and promotional support.
Posted Aug 28, 2009

Church’s Random Gifts of $1,000
Church’s Chicken wraps ups charitable initiative today in Atlanta.
Posted Aug 14, 2009

Meijer Provides Gift Cards to Families in Need
Supercenter chain partners with local food banks for free gift card distribution.
Posted Jul 23, 2009

Tedeschi Welcomes 50 Employees to President’s Club
Top seven percent of employees are recognized with the annual distinction.
Posted Jul 22, 2009

Japanese Beer Companies Discuss Merging
Together, Kirin and Suntory would control half of Japan’s beer market.
Posted Jul 15, 2009

7-Eleven Wants a Few Good Vets
The retailer is offering discounted franchises to retired military personnel.
Posted Jul 2, 2009

BP Names New Chairman
Appointment of Carl-Henric Svanberg ends the search for current Chairman Peter Sutherland’s replacement.
Posted Jun 26, 2009

Visa Sees Credit Card Industry Restructuring
New credit card reform legislation will “cause the whole industry to rethink itself.”
Posted Jun 4, 2009

R.J. Reynolds Launches New Retailer Site
New Web site provides online access to category information and industry data.
Posted Jun 2, 2009

Rutter’s Ranks First in Best of York
Readers of the local newspaper put the convenience store chain ahead of McDonald’s Burger King and Starbucks.
Posted Jun 1, 2009

Rutter’s Launches Gasoline Promotion
Eight customers will win free gas for one year; one customer will ride away on a Harley-Davidson.
Posted May 22, 2009

CEO: New Products Key for Tobacco Company
As cigarette sales decline, Altria makes a strong push with snuff and cigars.
Posted May 22, 2009

Safeway Raises $11.2 Million for Disabled
Safeway's ongoing effort at funding charities that support people with disabilities has raised a cumulative $121 million.
Posted May 21, 2009

Rutter’s Golf Outing Nets $90,000 for Children’s Charities
The annual event raises money for groups that help disadvantaged kids.
Posted May 20, 2009

Shell, BP May Post Largest Drop in Profits
Europe’s two biggest oil companies could experience the most decline in quarterly earnings in at least five years.
Posted Apr 29, 2009

Mars Raises the Bar On Sustainable Cocoa
Rainforest Alliance Collaboration is important step towards green goals.
Posted Apr 10, 2009

Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Reynolds Appeal
The high court will not get involved in a patent dispute over curing tobacco.
Posted Mar 11, 2009

Labatt USA Headquarters to Remain in Buffalo
The new owner commits to Buffalo and may add new jobs in the process.
Posted Feb 26, 2009

General Tobacco Reaches Settlement Agreement
The cigarette manufacturer enters into an agreement with states under the tobacco industry’s Master Settlement Agreement.
Posted Feb 18, 2009

Exxon Profits Fall 33 Percent
Exxon Mobil blames lower oil prices as the reason behind the decline in its fourth quarter profits.
Posted Feb 2, 2009

Visa Nears Interchange Fee Deal With EU
Visa Europe is close to ending its dispute with EU competition authorities regarding transaction fees.
Posted Jan 22, 2009

Lawsuit Filed Against Vitaminwater
The Center for Science in Public Interest filed a class-action lawsuit against Coke over Vitaminwater’s healthful claims.
Posted Jan 19, 2009