Bunzl Acquires Redistributor A.W. Mendenhall
With A.W. Mendenhall customers located in 10 Midwestern states, the acquisition will expand Bunzl's opportunities in janitorial and sanitary maintenance, as...
Federated Foodservice Announces Key Personnel Changes
Harris Couch has been named vice president, foodservice. Couch has worked more than 30 years in the foodservice industry. He has been involved in purchasing,...
Patrons may grumble when restaurants raise food prices, but they seem willing to spend more for better service. According to a survey of 500 consumers from American Express MarketBriefing, diners would spend more money for pleasant atmosphere, cleanliness and friendly staff than they would for healthier menu items or freshly baked bread.
C-store operators have a valuable demographic to target, according to “Making the Grade: Student Consumer Impact on the Retail Fuels and Convenience Marketplace,” by the NPD Group. The report, which collected 12 months of data ending in June 2012, found that the 19 million college student population accounts for billions of dollars spent each year on C-store products.