Packaging

Five years ago, when Gary Eavers was planning to open his c-store/gas station in Stuarts Draft, Va., he began to think about what kind of foodservice offering he should have. He had already had some discussions with Bullets and Burger King about putting in a burger program, but still wasn't entirely sold on the idea. Then, while heading to the beach one afternoon, he stopped at a convenience store for a bite to eat.

Line of new luxury disposable lighters introduced.

Virginia company targets smokers with tobacco lozenge.

Tobacco companies claim cigarettes are "safer" than traditional products.

Lights, camera, action! Television advertising creates brand awareness for convenience stores large and small.

Television advertising works. At least for me.

Anheuser-Busch and its distributors donate $7.4 million to WTC victims and their families.

Tobacco company claims its new cigarette brand is less dangerous.