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August 1, 2006
- Consumers Catch On to Cost of Interchange
- House Tax Package Extends, Combines New Hire Tax Credits
- New York Updates Sunday Blue Laws
- Shell Launches Free Gasoline Giveaway
- Researchers Say Culture Influences Food Portions
August 10, 2006
- Canadian Consumers Play Gasoline Guessing Game
- Wal-Mart Eyes Ethanol as New Profit Center
- Rutter’s Tops ‘Best Of’ Businesses List, Supports Local Charities
- Sheetz Looks to the Future of Store Models
- Tesco on Track to Become Largest Retailer of Non-Food Products
August 11, 2006
- Memo From Washington
August 14, 2006
- 7-Eleven Acquires White Hen Pantry
- Wallis Companies Launches Biometrics Payment Option
- PHMSA Hands BP PLC New Safety Orders
- Study: Consumer Shopping Patterns Shift Across Retail Channels
- U.S. Retail Sales Rise With July Heat
August 15, 2006
- QT Kitchens Innovates QuikTrip Foodservice Growth
- Political Spin Puts Pressure on Candidates
- NACS Show Super Saver Discount Ends Today
- Casual Dining Chains Suffer Worst Slump Since 1991
- Iraqi Fuel Shortage at Worst Level Since Saddam’s Fall
August 16, 2006
- Chicago Taxes Add Up to High Gasoline Prices
- Study: Where Consumers Will Shop Five Years From Now
- Southern States Push for Alcohol Sales
- States End FY2006 on a Positive Note
- Population Diversity Sweeps U.S. States
August 17, 2006
- Study: What Teenage Girls – and Boys – Want
- Summer Driving Season Winds Down, Looks Ahead to Fall
- San Diego Group Urges New Tobacco Regulations
- Grocers That Advertise Attract More Shoppers
- Wal-Mart Takes a Swipe at Democrats, Critics
August 18, 2006
- Memo From Washington
August 2, 2006
- New York Enacts E-85 Availability Law
- Resources Now Available for ULSD Inquiries
- Colorado Restaurants Prepare for Bird Flu Threat
- Study: Smaller the Store, Bigger the Growth
- Retailers Take Charge of Energy Saving Initiatives in Taiwan
August 21, 2006
- U.S. Court Rules Against Tobacco Company Marketing Practices
- Wesco Passes on Savings to Consumers, Reduces Interchange With Debitman
- New York Governor Allows American Indians to Sell Untaxed Cigarettes
- Valero Signs Deal to Fuel Susser’s Stores
- Consumer Survey Cites Brand Relationship Killers
August 22, 2006
- Convenience Stores Cater to Commuter Demand
- South Carolina Under-18 Tobacco Possession Law Takes Effect
- Latino Population Boosts Biloxi Businesses
- Retailers’ Trash Is Dumpster Divers’ Treasures
- Businesses Get a Head Start on Seasonal Help
August 23, 2006
- Illinois Governor Unveils Energy Independence Plan
- Massachusetts Town Restricts Retailer Operating Hours
- New Data Reveals Craft Beer Sales Acceleration
- Ohio Cigarette Tax Increase Adds to West Virginia’s Revenue
- Connecticut Rapper Moonlights as Gasoline Retailer
August 24, 2006
- Seattle Stores Speak Out Against ‘Cheap Beer’ Ban
- Circle K ‘Boosts’ Fountain Drink Station Offerings
- November Ballot Seeks Wine Sales at Retail Stores
- ‘Robin Hood’ Card Thief Gets Caught
- Nepali Capital Retailers Refuse to Sell Fuel
August 25, 2006
- Memo From Washington
August 28, 2006
- Credit Card Issuers Scale Back Rewards
- Industry News Briefs
- Holland Oil Co. Family Sells Stores to Couche-Tard
- Study: Tea Over Water?
- Web Site ‘Matches’ Retailer Gasoline Prices
August 29, 2006
- Florida Retailers Prepare for Ernesto
- Western Refining Grows Presence With Giant Industries Acquisition
- Teens Light Up Less in Missouri
- Credit Card Companies Hook Generation P on Plastic
- Study: Gasoline Prices Make Consumers More Savvy?
August 3, 2006
- CNN: Forget About $60 Oil?
- Mississippi Lawmakers Will Try Again
- Loaf ‘N Jug, Kwik Trip Fundraise for a Good Cause
- Coolers Turn Profits for Restaurants
- NASCAR Unleaded Tests Get Checkered Flag
August 30, 2006
- Florida Retailers Run on Empty as Ernesto Nears
- Visa ‘Validates’ New Edge Networks
- Consumer Confidence Takes a Nosedive
- M&M’s Dark Chocolate Campaign is a ‘Scream’
- Last Chance to Provide Input on Fuel Product Code Standards
August 31, 2006
- EIA: Price Drop Trend Could Be Limited
- Citgo Departure Gives Iowa Retailer New Fuel Brand
- New Ads Tout Milk for More Than its Mustache
- Internet Age Challenges Paper Coupons
- Study: In-store Advertising Captures Consumers
August 4, 2006
- Memo From Washington
August 7, 2006
- Hot Temperatures Outside Lead to Higher Profits Inside
- NACS Launches Webinars to Help Show-goers Learn More About Online Resources
- Target Abandons Chicago Market
- Tesco: Save a Bag, Use a Box
- Congressional Candidate ‘Stumps’ With $1.22 Gasoline
- Digital Surveillance Shows Savings at the Pump, Inside Store
August 8, 2006
- BP Pipeline Damage Shuts Down Production
- NACS, Insight Research Announce New Partnership
- Ohio Grocers Prepare for Pandemic Flu
- Model Behavior: Why U.S. Retail Formulas ‘Crash and Burn’ Overseas
- Philip Morris Approaches Ban on Wholesalers That Sell Tax-Free Cigarettes
August 9, 2006
- Gasoline Theft Fuels Prepay Policies
- Texas Authorities Announce Hurricane Evacuation Plans
- Diesel Supply Woes Spark Consumer Ire
- Wal-Mart Raises Pay, Caps Wages to ‘Remain Competitive’
- Casey’s Purchases Iowa HandiMart Stores

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