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May 1, 2006

Antitrust, Class-Action Lawsuit Against Visa, MasterCard and Major U.S. Banks Amended to Include Debit Cards

New York Lawmakers Urge State Cigarette Excise Tax Collection

New Jersey Governor Urges Self-service at the Pump

Vermont Becomes Second State to Sell Fire-safe Cigarettes

NACS Program Explores the Basics of Category Management

May 10, 2006

How Safe Is Your Fuel Inventory?

Members of Congress Fuel Talks on Ethanol Tariff

New York Legislation Addresses Hidden Card Fees

Rutter’s Dairy, Foodservice Earn Top Marks as ‘Best of York County’

Where Have All the Gasoline Stations Gone?

May 11, 2006

Seek Long-Term Fixes, NACS and SIGMA Tell House Committee

Washington Smokers Light Up Despite Ban, Excise Tax Increase

The Comeback Kids: Beer

South Carolina Lottery Sales Hit $1 Billion Mark

7-Eleven Launches ‘Pizza and a Movie’ Promotion

May 12, 2006

Memo From Washington

May 15, 2006

State Legislators Eye Relief Measures to Curb Gasoline Prices

Iowa, Florida Grocers Expand Convenience Offer

Tennessee Mom Teaches Family ‘Lessons’ Through Retailing

Indiana Grows E-85 Availability

Gasoline Prices Shift Consumer ‘Moods’

May 16, 2006

Price of Crude Oil Prices Drops Below $70 a Barrel

Texas Legislature Agrees to Increase Cigarette Excise Tax

More Teens Turn On to Caffeine

Circle K Rebrands Midwestern Stores

Contraband Cigarettes Choke Canadian Factory Owner

Seven-Eleven Japan Serves Up Oxygen

May 17, 2006

New York County Officials File Lawsuit to Urge Tax Collection

Retailers Rely on Style to Boost Customer Loyalty

Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds State Cigarette Excise Tax

Study Suggests to Go Online to Get Teen Customers in Stores

IRI Report Seeks to Help Retailers Understand 'Better-for-You' Products

May 18, 2006

Who Makes Money at the Pump?

API Cites Concerns About E-85 Infrastructure Grant Programs

Imperial Tobacco Canada Announces DSD Plans for August 2006

When Disaster Strikes: Are You Prepared?

Hot Stuff Foods Sends Foodservice to the Rescue

May 19, 2006

Memo From Washington

May 2, 2006

NACS Urges Caution When Considering Energy Policy Legislation

Crude Oil Tops $73 a Barrel

Amid High Gasoline Prices, Americans Continue to Refuel

Organized Theft Costs Retailers Billions

Apply Now to Receive Free Money

May 22, 2006

NACStech 2006 Gets Underway

Massachusetts Retailers Tell State Legislators Lower Card Fees, Tougher Gasoline Theft Penalties Would Help Curb High Gasoline Prices

Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board Reaches Agreement on ‘Prepared Food’ Definition

Tesco Makes Plans for U.S. Entry

Anheuser-Busch Adds Rolling Rock to Portfolio

May 23, 2006

Focus on Industry Growth, Innovation Kicks Off NACStech 2006

Chargebacks: the ‘Other’ Card Fee

May We Help You?

Dresser Wayne Acquires Assets of Performance Retail Inc.

Wal-Mart Announces Sale of South Korean Business

Off Broadway: Snapple Starts Spreading the News

RFID Adoption Rate May Grow From Moderate Pace

May 24, 2006

Body Language: the ‘Underanalyzed’ Language in Business

Disaster Preparedness: Don’t Wait Until the ‘Bad Day’ Happens

Forget the Hype – New Enterprise Technologies Are Reality

Automation Strategies Take ‘Guesswork’ Out of Employee Selection

FTC Closes Investigation on Post-Katrina ‘Gouging’

May 25, 2006

NACStech 2006 Expo Showcases Speed of Service, Technology Innovations

Retail: Where Will You Be Five Years From Now?

The ‘Blurring Line’ Between Retail and Entertainment

Good Morning America Examines Retailer’s Pain at the Pump

Meth Cooks Know: They Can Score at Illinois Convenience Stores

AAA Projects Slight Increase in Memorial Day Travel

North Carolina Legislators Consider Video Poker Ban

Illinois Governor Signs Fire-Safe Cigarettes Measure Into Law

May 26, 2006

Memo From Washington

EPA Releases First UST Enforcement Guidance Documents

U.S. Senate Approves Electronic Verification System for New Hires

Refiners Required to Product ULSD Next Week; Retailers Required to Affix Labels Properly Identifying Diesel Products and Additives

Senators Seek to Disregard FTC Findings on Gasoline Market

May 3, 2006

NY Convenience Stores Sue Governor, Distributors to Force Tax Collection From Indian Retailers

Michigan Governor Signs ‘Gas Pump Accuracy’ Law

M&M’s Turn Pale for ‘Pirates’ Promotion

BP North America, Chase Introduce BP Visa Card

Study Suggests Hispanic Consumers Expect More From Retailers

Marks & Spencer Considers Rebranding

May 30, 2006

Credit Card Company Windfall Profits: The Real Winners Over Memorial Day Weekend

North Carolina Legislators Consider Cigarette Tax Hike Delay

McDonald’s Stocks Up On Beverage Menu

Vending Machines: Old Concept, Expansion of Products

Miller Brewing Launches Caffeinated Malt Beverage

Store Owner Sells Himself Winning Lottery Ticket

May 31, 2006

Store Clerks Become Recipients of Consumer Ire

Gasoline Prices, Credit Card Fees Uncertainty Hinder Small Retailers

Wisconsin Passes Up Opportunity to Collect Cigarette Excises

Energy Drinks ‘Soar’ Past Soft Drinks

Chicago Lawmakers Consider ‘Living Wage’ for Large Retailers

Peanut Chews Expand Distribution to 7-Eleven, Kmart Stores

May 4, 2006

Trouble Comes in Threes

Gasoline Prices, Immigration Legislation Could Delay Vote on Death Tax

Bee County ExxonMobil Boycott Backfires

Auto Makers Offer Free Fuel With SUV Purchases

Mike Feiner to Address Business Challenges at 2006 NACS Leadership Executive Program

May 5, 2006

Memo From Washington

May 8, 2006

Gasoline Prices Fuel Consumer Rage

Tennessee Legislation Says Card ’Em All

Wilson Farms Adds New Coffee Line to Convenience Offer

Members of Congress Express Bipartisan Support for Amending Sarbanes-Oxley Requirements

New Study Expresses Consumer Sentiments

May 9, 2006

Oil Prices Take a Spill

Consumers ‘Lock In’ for Lower Fuel Prices

NACS Supports Coalition Efforts to Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Michigan Smokers Take Cigarettes Into Their Hands

Budweiser Fires Up the Grill With New Sauces

September 8, 2008

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