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Saturday, October 12, 2013 Convenience Retailer Show Daily NAVAJO MANUFACTURING CONTINUES INNOVATION IN THE CONVENIENCE STORE MARKETPLACE With four divisions to choose from (HBC, General Merchandise, Electronics and Eyewear), Navajo Manufacturing has been a category innovator for over 30 years in the convenience store marketplace. After winning the Most Innovative Product Award at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nev., Navajo continues to focus on commit- ment, quality and performance. Navajo's updated Hottips All-In-One Charging Systems with a sleek design fit any phone, offer consumer friendly "Try Me" tips, and are 2012 micro standardcompliant. In addition to its Hottips electronics line, Navajo is very excited to be rolling out its new dispensit box program. Navajo offers a wide variety of SLOANLED OFFERS A NEW SIMPLE SOLUTION FOR ILLUMINATING C-STORE WALLS SloanLED is excited to introduce the Progressive Wall Light, a wall-mounted LED lighting system for increased safety and visibility surrounding retail buildings. The Progressive Wall Light rounds out the SloanLED's exterior lighting systems designed for the petroleum/C-store market. Progressive Wall Light improves the look and increases the security of retail establishments with its sleek, lightweight design. The two-piece construction makes replacing existing fixtures simple and straightforward. Visibility is increased by balancing light on the ground, against the wall, and toward cross-traffic. This also helps to increase nighttime safety and security. The even illumination from the fixtures enhances the appearance of the station, providing an inviting aesthetic to attract more traffic to the station. Progressive Wall Light is designed SMOKEY MOUNTAIN A LEADER IN TOBACCO-FREE, SMOKELESS PRODUCTS Smokey Mountain Chew, Inc. is America's original and best-selling tobacco-free smokeless brand. Smokey Mountain is dedicated to providing the best tobacco-free smokeless alternatives on the market, in flavors that adult consumers demand. Smokey Mountain Herbal Snuff is a loose smokeless product, and is available in seven great flavors. Smokey Mountain Pouches are a single portion product, and are available in Wintergreen and Arctic Mint. Smokey Mountain is tobacco-free and nicotinefree, which means no tobacco taxes, no tobacco regulations, and no tobacco advertising restrictions. The tobacco-free segment is growing, and Smokey Mountain has had a decade of unmatched growth. In retailer dollar growth, Smokey Mountain has increased at a level nine times greater than its nearest competitor. To fuel its growth, Smokey Mountain has increased its advertising budget significantly over the past three years. Smokey Mountain is the primary sponsor of a top level NASCAR Truck Series team featuring all-time race winner Ron Hornaday Jr. CRUNCHIES ADDS KID-FAVE FRUIT TO GRAB-N-GO FRUIT LINE, EXPANDS VEGGIES Been waiting to hear exciting health food product news through the grapevine? If so, Crunchies® has a tasty announcement: the addition of all-natural Red Grapes to its popular Grab-n-Go fruit line. Delectable grapes, long a favorite of young and old alike, are now easily packed into even the fullest backpack, whether for school, play, sports or a hike. Sugar Snap Peas, Buttered Power Veggies and Herbed Spiced Power Veggies also debuted this September, joining Buttered Sweet Corn and BBQ Roasted Veggies, which were introduced to Crunchies' Grab-n-Go family in June. Both Power Veggies feature flavorful blends of corn, edamame, peas and carrots seasoned with natural spices, flavorings and sea salt. With such a palettepleasing variety sure to match every taste, consumers can now crunch all their favorite vegetables in single snacks every bit as healthy and convenient as they are delicious. Grab-n-Go bags range from 1 ounce to 3.25 ounces. Like all Crunchies' fruit products, Red Grapes Grab-n-Go is made in the U.S. through a unique freeze-drying process in which individually frozen grapes are placed in a refrigerated vacuum chamber that removes up to 97 percent of the moisture. This special process TSA-compliant products including toothpastes, shampoos, shaving gels, deodorants and more. To drive more dispensit sales, the company also offers sidekick displays that showcase the best of the best sellers. With its better visual presentation and graphics, this display vehicle is counter, shelf, or peg ready. The results are a more profitable item for the convenience store and a more positive shopping experience for the consumer. Rounding out Navajo's excitement for 2013, the company has just launched for easy retrofit of existing HID wall fixtures. It can mount to a junction box or wall anchors with a simple two-piece design. The back plate covers existing fixture silhouettes and suspends the light for quick, easy wiring and attachment. One of the most impressive features of the Progressive Wall Light is how much money it saves in energy cost— up to 90 percent energy compared with typical HID fixtures. About SloanLED The SloanLED Company was founded in 1957 to design and develop highSmokey Mountain is also a national sponsor of Tuff Hedeman's Championship Bull Riding Series. Smokey Mountain runs a national television campaign through targeted television programming. Smokey Mountain also has a substantial partnership with Sirius/XM, where Smokey Mountain is featured on NFL Radio, ESPN Radio and NASCAR Radio. Smokey Mountain also utilizes targeted print media targeted to its adult male demographic. Smokey Mountain is also involved in event marketing, paying particular attention to rodeo, fishing, motorsports, concerts, and other lifestyle events that fit specific adult demographics. Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy White is Smokey Mountain's national spokesperson, and a gives Crunchies their namesake crunchy texture and allows them to retain a high percentage of the nutritious enzymes that are invariably lost through traditional heat drying. Veggie Crunchies are not only incredibly wholesome, but are also rich in fiber, protein and isoflavones. Each delicious flavor contains relatively little fat while providing a nutritional burst of energy that's available anywhere, anytime, thanks to Crunchies' convenient re-sealable pouches. "The tasty new additions to Crunchies' best-selling Grab-n-Go lines represent an integral facet of the company's 2013 product expansion," said Jim Lacey, President and CEO of Crunchies Food Company. Having enjoyed a tripling of sales 17 a brand new bar ware line called Salute. The Salute line displays a nice arrangement of quality products in deep rich red and black color packaging that is both elegant and appealing to consumers. The Salute line will fit any inline convenience set or on a self selling stand alone display. For more information regarding these versatile product lines and custom plano-grams, call Navajo Manufacturing at 800-525-5097, go online to www .navajomfg.com, or visit booth 8633. reliability lighting products. The company is a leader in the development and application of Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology, serving customers in many commercial, architectural and industrial industries. SloanLED is dedicated to providing the best LEDs and support, including some of the industry's strongest warranties, superior technical assistance and unparalleled customer service. The company is headquartered in Ventura, Calif., and services its European customers from an office in The Netherlands. More information can be found at booth 5041 and online at www.sloanled.com. key member of its team. Smokey Mountain also takes pride in being category responsible. Smokey Mountain has a longstanding "no minors" policy. It will not knowingly sell, sample or promote Smokey Mountain to anyone under the age of 18. Smokey Mountain also encourages retailers abide by its "18 or older" policy. Finally, Smokey Mountain is considered a category extender, meaning it brings new and incremental dollars into the category. Instead of investing in more "me too" substitute products, take a close look at Smokey Mountain. It just might complete your smokeless offering. For more information, visit booth 7511 at NACS 2013 or go online to www.smokeysnuff.com. nationwide over the past year, Crunchies is in the midst of its greatest period of growth to date in terms of new product launches, expanded distribution, new strategic alliances and widespread event sponsorships. About Crunchies Food Company, LLC Founded in 2006, Crunchies Food Company, LLC has created a nationally distributed line of freeze-dried fruits and vegetables that are redefining healthy snacking for the 21st century. Free of additives, chemicals, preservatives or unhealthy ingredients, Crunchies are "Nature's Ultimate Snack Food." For more information, visit www.crunchiesfood.com or call 888997-1866. Stop by booth 8323 to try the newest flavors.