Mar 15, 2010

Independent Operators Would Bear Brunt of Kansas Tax Hike Proposals
The state convenience store association says that the tobacco, liquor, fuel and sales tax options before the legislature would adversely affect convenience stores.

Debit Card Holds Cause Customer Confusion
Many banks put hefty pre-authorization holds on consumer debit cards used for a fill up.

New York: Judge Reinstates Higher Tobacco Registration Fees
New York convenience store operators were stunned Friday when State Supreme Court Justice Feinman reinstated the enormous increases in retail tobacco-dealer registration fees.

Food Becomes Focus for RaceTrac
The chain is changing up its foodservice to bring in more customers.

Colorado Lawyer Submits New Ballot Initiative on Beer, Wine Sales
Last month, a House committee squashed a bill that would have allowed convenience stores to sell full-strength beer.

Ontario Convenience Stores Association Launches Petition Drive
The group is urging the Ontario government to stop implementation of a cigarette tax increase scheduled for July 1.

Frequent-Shopper Cards Track Salmonella Outbreak Source
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention used loyalty cards to find out what caused a recent foodborne illness.

Topaz Cracks Top 10 in Ireland’s Best Workplaces List
The company makes the list for the third consecutive year.