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January 10, 2006
- NACS Announces Session Examining Hispanic Consumer Shopping Habits
- Valero Energy, QuikTrip Again Make ‘Best Places to Work’ Listing
- California Governor Proposes Minimum Wage Increase
- Bah Humbug! Disappointing Christmas for Wal-Mart
- Oklahoma Retailers Can Sell Powerball Tickets Beginning This Friday
January 11, 2006
- Registration Underway for NACS Human Resources Forum
- Mississippi Senate Backs Cigarette Tax Increase
- South Asian Community Protests 'Targeting' in Meth Stings
- Chinese Energy Giant Bids for Nigerian Oil Field
- Retailers, Restaurateurs Look Out for Gift Card Fraud
- Carroll Independent Fuel Company Acquires BP Assets
January 12, 2006
- NACS 2005 Compensation Survey Report Now Available
- Maryland Issues Permanent Rules for Storage Tanks in ‘High-Risk’ Groundwater Areas
- Is it Déjà Vu…Again?
- Forecasting 2006: The ‘Year of the Fuel Spec’
- EPA Plans Overhaul of Fuel Economy Testing
- Korean Convenience Stores Offer One-Stop Shopping
January 13, 2006
- Memo From Washington
January 16, 2006
- Younger Shoppers Prefer Plastic Over Paper Payment Methods
- Wal-Mart Hits a Wall in China
- Governors Mull Cigarette Excise Taxes
- Miller Brewing Puts an Age to MGD
- Guns are Weapon of Choice for Robbers in Canada
January 17, 2006
- Registration Underway for 2006 SOI Summit
- Retailers 'Invite' Consumers to Increase Brand Loyalty
- Mixing Up Non-Traditional Ingredients
- Survey Says Retailers May Need Some Help
- Oklahoma Powerball Pays Off
January 18, 2006
- NACS Dials In to Update Retail Members
- Gov. Pataki Confirms Cigarette Excise Tax Plan
- Maryland Law Tells Wal-Mart to Pay Up
- The Places Food May Go in 2006
- DVD Kiosks Make Movie Rentals Convenient
January 19, 2006
- NACS Announces 2006 Category Management Seminars
- Arizona Senator Continues Drive Toward Permanent Death Tax Repeal
- Sheetz Inc. Recognized for Philanthropic Efforts With National Award
- Rotisserie Chicken Rolls Out Mealtime Convenience
- Lawmakers Look to Legislation to Crack Down on Underage Consumption
- FuelQuest Adopts PCATS-NAXML Industry Standard
January 20, 2006
- Memo From Washington
January 23, 2006
- General Sessions and Early Riser Speakers Announced for NACStech 2006
- Home Depot Nails Down Convenience Offer
- Circle K Recognized as Newspaper Merchandiser of the Year
- NACS SHOW 2007 to Be Held in Atlanta
- California Lawsuit Aims to Change Taxation of Flavored Malt Beverages
January 24, 2006
- NACS Retail Members Call In for Updates
- Mexican Meth Floods Across the Border
- Wonder Goes Whole Wheat
- Consumers Grab for Yogurt
- NBC News Sweeps Supermarkets for Cleanliness
January 25, 2006
- Florida Town Proposes Rules on Generators
- Illinois Governor Open to Lottery Suggestions
- Big Apple Mayor Calls Higher City Cigarette Excise Tax a 'Good' Thing
- Smokers Take Minnesota’s ‘Health Impact Fee’ to Court
- South Carolina Anti-Meth Legislation Draws Critics Behind the Counter
January 26, 2006
- Snack, Beverage Sales Satisfy Super Bowl Revelers
- Redbox, Ahold Automate DVD Rental in the Northeast
- Consumer Group Cries Foul Over Check Out Fees
- New Mexico Senator Comments on Future of Energy Legislation
- Study Finds Maryland Loses Big From Illegal Video Gambling
January 27, 2006
- Memo From Washington
January 3, 2006
- Crude Oil Prices Soar Above $60 a Barrel
- Emergency Rules Proposed for Cigarette Tax Stamps
- North Carolina Lottery Scandal; South Carolina Man Sues State Lottery
- Retailers Discourage Sale of Tobacco to Minors
- Fortified Food Marketed to the Drug-Wary
January 30, 2006
- Educational Tracks Announced for NACStech 2006
- U.S. Settles New York City UST Lawsuit
- California Declares Secondhand Smoke ‘Toxic’
- Critics Wave Caution Signals With Blink
- Slim-sizing Super Bowl Snacks
January 31, 2006
- NACS HR Forum Takes a Closer Look at HR Metrics
- Rutter’s Supports U.S. Troops With SOAR
- Indiana, Mississippi Cigarette Tax Threats Extinguish
- ExxonMobil Reports Record Fourth-Quarter Profits
- Hot Stuff Foods Rolls Out Ad Campaign With ESPN Radio
January 4, 2006
- States Take On Minimum Wage
- Sam’s Club Unveils New Health Insurance Offering for its Small Business Customers
- Curfew Call for Drug-Laden Areas
- Are Consumers Getting a ‘Good Deal’ on Gasoline Cards?
- Professor Works On Computer Models to “Taste” Wine
January 5, 2006
- Stay Connected With NACS Monthly Calls
- Exchanging Knowledge, Making Connections at the NACS Global Forum
- Visa Check/MasterMoney Antitrust Update: Third Party Seeks Merchant Claims
- VERC Enterprises Donates $3,400 to Victims of Hurricane Katrina
- Self-Service for Soldiers
January 6, 2006
- Memo From Washington
January 9, 2006
- On Your Minds: NACS Daily Readers Speak Out
- Warm Beer, Less Drunk Driving?
- Cigarette Tax Stamps Head to Gov. Henry
- Stewart’s Shops Revels in Record Donations
- 7-Eleven Offers Choice to ‘Pick Smart’ With New Sandwiches
- New York Retailers Combat Cigarette Excise Tax Threat

February 9

Beverages Fuel In-Store Purchases

NACS Asks Congress for Relief From Redundant ATM Signage

The Spinx Co. Announces 40th Anniversary Celebration Plans

Kiosks Bring Online Convenience to Stores

Walgreens Mobile App Integrates Location-Based, Circular-Like Messaging

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