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Wednesday, June 25, 2008
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 Today's News



Workman Oil Purchase 15 Shell Food Marts
June 25, 2008 -- Acquisition includes eight Subway, two Lee's Recipe Chicken and one Krystal Hamburger restaurants. >

Slurpee Campaign Builds on 40 Years of Success
June 25, 2008 -- New flavors debut this summer season. >

Quick Chek Opens Second Newly Branded Store
June 25, 2008 -- The new store, in Hillsborough, N.J., features advanced foodservice options. >

Price Inflation To Change Food Retailing Dynamics
June 25, 2008 -- Webinar: Retailers that deliver value and strong private label brands will be winners. >

CSNews Expands Best New Products Awards Contest
June 25, 2008 -- NBC "Today Show" food trends editor Phil Lempert to judge 14 categories. >

more news >



Learn more about Anheuser Busch news and product info!


 

 Retail Technology

Gilbarco and Patriot Capital Provide New Tax Package
June 24, 2008 -- Special finance lease program delays payments until 2009. >



 

 Quote of the Day

"Bottom line, if the product doesn't meet expectations, all the cool promotions in the world won't keep customers coming back."

-- Jay Wilkins, Slurpee and Big Gulp brand manager; 7-Eleven


 

 Special Features


Category Management
Altria Extinguishes Marlboro Ultra Smooth
June 24, 2008 -- New shipments to wholesalers stopped April 1.




Category Management
Anheuser-Busch Issues New Letter to InBev
June 18, 2008 -- The American brewer issues a letter stating it will not comment on speculation of a merger with Modelo.


As Seen In the June 16 Issue of Convenience Store News:


Striking Gold
C-store retailers cash in on new products despite growing problem of limited space.

Mr. Clean Carwash Aims to Outshine Competition
Procter & Gamble's first foray into retailing exceeds expectations.

For more features from the current issue of CSNews, visit the In Print section.

 

 

 Research


Report
Convenience Store News 2008 Industry Report

For its 33nd Industry Report, CSNews has partnered with leading companies, including Preston/Rogers Associates and The Nielsen Company, to provide the industry with the most comprehensive and actionable benchmarks and insights available. This version includes data not found in the print edition including Top 10 SKUs for a variety of leading categories; more category details and competitive market data.

Report
Convenience Store News 2008 Technology Study

Each year, the use of technology in the convenience store industry inches closer to the advances found in other retail segments like supermarkets and c-stores. The 2008 Convenience Store News Tech Study reveals that c-stores are spending more money, upgrading old systems and implementing leading edge applications, both at the store and headquarters, at an increasing rate.

 

 

 Today's New Product

Mrs. Freshley's Two-Pack Blueberry Muffins
Mrs. Freshley's has baked up a sweet treat with new two-pack blueberry muffins. >

more new products >


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The Latest Post on CSNews' Spare Change Blog:
Silver Lining Amid Economic Clouds
Innovation continues to thrive in a convenience store industry that is forging ahead despite economic slowdown.


 

 CSNews Poll Recap

The head of the Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently forecast that the national average retail price for gasoline would peak at $4.10 this summer. Where do you think prices will peak?

Click here to vote. >

Latest poll results:

How are your customers dealing with increased prices for cigarettes and other tobacco products, as a result of increased taxes?

Trading down to lower brands -- 37%
Buying promotional items or multi-packs to see a savings -- 57%
They have quit smoking -- 7%

TOTAL RESPONSE - 47



 

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