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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 Industry 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 Membership 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

October 6, 2008

NACS to Launch Green Toolkit

Tesco Environment Store Wins Top Award

Petro-Canada Develops Destination C-Store

Reitan Expands 7-Eleven on Forecourt

One Off: Greek Store Targets Busy Mothers

Wawa To Present Foodservice Credentials in Dublin

Insight/NACS Launches South African Convenience Tour and Industry Summit

Sharon’s C-story Diary: Managing Age-restricted Tobacco Sales

An Opportunity in Natural Energy Drinks

Co-op Exploits Frozen Food Trend

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