"We're back in an environment where you need to be a good operator to make money"
LAVAL, Quebec -- Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. said it expects a shakeout in the U.S. convenience store sector in the months ahead as frustrated players struggle with stagnant sales in a weak economy, reported The Financial Post. The c-store giant would be a buyer in that scenario and said it is looking for targets big or small.
The company reported a profit of $54.8 million or 29 cents per diluted share for its latest quarter Tuesday, a 23% decline caused mostly by a drop in gross margins on U.S. gasoline sales.
BP, Hershey's Kisses among top brands in two surveys
NEW YORK -- What makes a brand resonate with consumers? What attributes or messages create brand loyalty? These are some of the questions two recent studies sought to answer as they ranked the top brands in several convenience store-specific categories, including gasoline, beer, bottled water, quick-serve restaurants and more.
The U.S. government's relationship with the tobacco industry comes full circle
LAS VEGAS -- Attendees of the Tobacco Plus Expo 2010 in Las Vegas got a history lesson this past week, a lesson in the 300-year-long love-hate relationship the United States has had with tobacco and the tobacco industry as they considered the challenges the industry now faces. "Tobacco has a long and storied history," said attorney Nick Simeonidis during his keynote speech titled "Tobacco Regulation: A Brave New World."
Convenience Retailing University 2010
Senior marketing executives, category managers and managing executives in convenience retailing know there is just one conference every year that is geared specifically for their unique responsibilities - and that's Convenience Retailing University!
When: February 1-3, 2010
Where: Sheraton Downtown Phoenix, Arizona
In an exclusive 60-minute report, UBS Tobacco Analyst Nik Modi gives you the latest insight into key tobacco segments, from cigarettes to moist smokeless to cigars. Modi will also offer his thoughts on the recent lawsuit filed in opposition of FDA oversight of the category.
Are you ready to take your foodservice program to the next level? Should you market like a QSR to win, or are traditional retail strategies more appropriate in this crazy consumer market?
On the heels of the second annual Foodservice at Retail Expo (FARE), and a follow-up to this spring's popular "20 Solutions in 20 Minutes" CyberConference, Fare magazine presents "Foodservice Trend Translations." In this fast-paced, high-energy webinar, foodservice consultant Ira Blumenthal and Fare executive editor Abbie Westra will explore 20 foodservice trends translated into actionable, profitable ideas for your operation.
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CSPTV visits with Speedway SuperAmerica President Tony Kenney to discuss the chain's stellar performance.
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LAS VEGAS -- Attendees of the Tobacco Plus Expo 2010 in Las Vegas got a history lesson this past week, a lesson in the 300-year-long love-hate relationship the United States has had with tobacco and the tobacco industry as they considered the challenges the industry now faces. "Tobacco has a long and storied history," said attorney Nick Simeonidis during his keynote speech titled "Tobacco Regulation: A Brave New World."
