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Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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 Today's News



Shell President Receives Leadership Award
May 21, 2008 -- Hofmeister honored by National Minority Supplier Development Council with Corporate Leadership Award. >

Subway Launches 400 New Locations
May 20, 2008 -- Restaurant chain proliferates internationally. >

Philadelphia Hit $4 a Gallon
May 21, 2008 -- Steamed motorists pay more when using credit cards. >

Meijer Credit Card Holders to Receive Gas Discount
May 21, 2008 -- Campaign awards cardholders with 10 cent per gallon markdown. >

House Passes Bill Targeting OPEC
May 21, 2008 -- Legislation would also create a task force to investigate oil market manipulation and unwarranted speculation. >

more news >



Learn more about Anheuser Busch news and product info!


 

 Petroleum Marketing

Florida Gas Stations Continue Conversion to Ethanol Blend
May 20, 2008 -- Mandates and new legislation boost ethanol production.



 

 Quote of the Day

"At Shell, we're constantly looking for diverse business partners to provide innovative products and services."

-- John Hofmeister, president; Shell Oil Co.


 

 Special Features


Category Management
Miller Brewing to Import Grolsch
May 20, 2008 -- May 20, 2008 -- Current importer, Anheuser-Busch, to terminate its importing rights for the brand in the U.S.




Category Management
Coors Light Celebrates Summer with Promotion
May 12, 2008 -- The "Coors Light Code Blue" campaign features a "Cold Activation Day" on May 15, which will highlight the company's Cold Activated Bottle.


As Seen In the May 5 Issue of Convenience Store News:


Beyond Bits & Bytes
This year's CSNews Top Tech Executive, Ed Collupy, puts buisness needs and other people first at The Pantry Inc.

Another Way to Pay?
Fee-burdened retailers look for solutions with enhanced loyalty cards and other ACH payment options, but some remain skeptical.

For more features from the current issue of CSNews, visit the In Print section.

 

 

 Research


Report
Convenience Store News 2008 Technology Study

Each year, the use of technology in the convenience store industry inches closer to the advances found in other retail segments like supermarkets and c-stores. The 2008 Convenience Store News Tech Study reveals that c-stores are spending more money, upgrading old systems and implementing leading edge applications, both at the store and headquarters, at an increasing rate.

Report
Convenience Store News 2008 Forecast Study

With the value of the dollar falling, the housing market bubble bursting and the worries of recession and inflation, consumer confidence is on the wane. These factors coupled with volatile gas prices have chilled c-store retailers expectations of consumer spending inside their stores. How will this affect the c-store industry and your business. This pdf contains the results of CSNews 5th annual Forecast Study, including a macroeconomic projection expected market conditions in 2008 and the impact they will have on sales, profit and growth of five major categories: motor fuels, tobacco, packaged beverages, snacks and confections.

 

 

 Today's New Product

Pierre Grillers Microwaveable Sandwiches
Coca-Cola North America revamped the packaging and added products to its Nestea ready-to-drink tea line. >

more new products >


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The Latest Post CSNews' Spare Change Blog:
The $26.3 Million Solution
That's the amount of money the c-store industry could raise to lobby Congress to rein in credit card transaction fees if every company contributed $180 per store.
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 CSNews Poll Recap

How are your customers dealing with increased prices for cigarettes and other tobacco products, as a result of increased taxes?

Click here to vote. >

Latest poll results:

As gas prices rise to new records, have you seen an increase in drive offs?

Yes, definitely -- 66%
No, incidents have decreased -- 12%
About the same -- 22%

TOTAL RESPONSE - 82



 

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