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Daily News Archives

March 1, 2006

Colonial Pipeline Delays Decision to Stop Shipping MTBE

U.S. Ethanol Import Duties Come Into Question

Michigan Cracks Down on Cigarette Tax Dodgers

Study Suggests Teenage Girls Choose Fizz Over Dairy

Harrods Brings ‘Luxury’ to Convenience Concept

March 10, 2006

Memo From Washington

March 13, 2006

Ethanol Demand Drives Prices, Tightens Supply

Convenience Store Alcohol Sales May Save Minnesotans Millions

Convenience Store Promotion Produces Results

Donald Trump’s ‘Apprentices’ Tackle Convenience Innovation

It's Not Easy Being Green

Is U.S. Soft Drink Consumption Going Flat?

March 14, 2006

Applications Available for 2006 Jim Yates Scholarships

New York Senator, Attorney General Go After Cigarette Shipments

Ethanol Responsibility Falls on States

Blogging for Trends

Frito-Lay Joins 100-Calorie Club

March 15, 2006

Don’t Miss a Beat--Participate in the NACS Retail Membership Call

New York Senate Rejects Cigarette Excise Tax Plan; Full Legislature Rejects Delay of Indian Tax Collection

Iowa State Legislature Fast Tracks TouchPlay Ban

States Take Action on Minimum Wage

Study Suggests a Bad Shopping Experience Leads to Trash Talk

‘Hot Lotto’ Comes to Kansas

March 16, 2006

Save Your Seat at the NACS Advanced Category Management Program

Reminder: March 31 is the Final Date to Submit Consolidation Requests

7-Eleven Breaks 'Ciabatta' Bread With Two New Sandwiches

Strike Two: Mississippi Governor Vetoes Cigarette Excise Tax Plan

New Hampshire Moves Ahead of Schedule to Enforce MTBE Ban

Santa Ana City Council Targets Retailers to Curb Youth Access

March 17, 2006

Memo From Washington

March 2, 2006

Stay Connected With NACS Monthly Membership Calls

U.S. Senate Puts Death Tax on the Radar Screen

Big-box Retailers Eye Convenience Store Model

Survey Suggests Today's Motorists Prefer 'New' Over 'Old'

Ohio Retailer Sells $267 Million Mega Jackpot Ticket

March 20, 2006

Visa Warns POS Software Could Be Stealing Customer Data From Credit, Debit Card Transactions

South Carolina Legislators Propose Cigarette Excise Tax Increase

No Zip Code, No Sale

TouchPlay Ban Angers Local Businesses

North Dakota Marks its Largest-Ever Lottery Prize

March 21, 2006

New York City Grocer Alleges Indian Tribes Sell Cigarettes Illegally

North Carolina Lottery Returns to Court

IRI Survey Showcases Best Beer Bets

Washington Judge Says ‘No’ to State Legislature’s Tax Package

Israel Lowers Prices at the Pump With Self-Serve

March 22, 2006

New Jersey Governor Proposes Cigarette Excise Tax Increase

New York Keeps the Peace by Ignoring the Law

Super-gross and Wacky Merchandise Makes a Comeback

Vending Machines Offer Healthy Options, But Consumers Aren’t Biting

Albertsons Expands Biometrics to its Midwest Jewel-Osco Stores

March 23, 2006

U.S. Gasoline Prices Post Third-Highest Weekly Increase Ever

Colorado Sends Smoking Ban to the Governor

Putting on the Ritz, Wal-Mart Style

In Case of Emergency, Shop Here

Thumbs Up for North Carolina Education Lottery

March 24, 2006

Memo From Washington

March 27, 2006

OMEGA Executive Director Explains ‘How We Do It’

7-Eleven Showcases Healthy and New Foodservice Options

Lyondell Warns EPA Action on Gasoline Supply is Necessary

Convenience Stores on USA Today’s Airport ‘Wish List’

The Secret of the Little ‘Black Box’

March 28, 2006

Retailer Files Lawsuit Over Static Fire

PCATS Plans New Loyalty Data Standards

Bottled Water With a Boost

Youthful Shoppers Mind Their Morals

J.C. Penny Relaxes Corporate Culture to Attract, Retain Talented Employees

Tragedy Ignites Iowa Governor’s Cigarette Tax Plan

March 29, 2006

Former NACS Chair to Testify Before Congress on MTBE to Ethanol Transition

NACS, SIGMA Express Strong Opposition to E-85 Mandate

Alon USA to Purchase 55 Good Time Stores

Utah City Plans Convenience Store for Emergencies

North Carolina Lottery Retailers Run the Gamut

March 3, 2006

Memo From Washington

March 30, 2006

NACS Sparks Heated Exchange at Senate Committee Hearing

NACS, Industry Leaders Among Guest Speakers at This Year’s NACS Leadership Executive Program

South Carolina House Rejects Cigarette Excise Tax Increase

Chew on This: Gum May Have Benefits

Commercial Alert Warns Schools About Potential Soft Drink Ingredient

March 31, 2006

Memo From Washington

March 6, 2006

Registration Underway for 2006 NACS Regional Grassroots Events

Scratch-off Controversy Strikes in Kentucky

New Product ‘Pacesetters’ of 2005 Revealed

Retailers Sell Shamrocks to Benefit MDA

Cigarette ‘Pouch’ Keeps U.K. Streets Rubbish Free

March 7, 2006

Research Suggests Limited Benefits From Ethanol

U.S. Import Tariffs on Brazil Could Reduce Ethanol Supply

Missouri Ballot Measures May Include License for Retailers, Boost in Cigarette Excise Taxes

Scientists Squabble Over Obesity and Soft Drinks

Candy Maker Stakes its Claim With Snack Foods

March 8, 2006

Canada Selects NACS Global Scholarship Competition Winners

New Hampshire Senators Propose New Tax on Tobacco Companies

Worsley Companies Uses Coffee Sales to Support U.S. Veterans

Maid-Rite, Riiser Oil Co. Expand Fast, Casual Dining Experience

Wrigley Company Launches Seasonal Treats

March 9, 2006

NACS Magazine Is Celebrating!

Spring Has Sprung at the Gas Pump

Iowa Lottery’s TouchPlay Controversy Continues

Couche-Tard Drops Hurricane Insurance

New York, Montana Go After Illegal Cigarette Sales

Challenges in the Cookie Aisle

October 10, 2008

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