Reduces excised tax on premium cigars to 50 cents per stick. An Arkansas tax cap on cigars was implemented on Oct. 1, marking Arkansas as the latest state to put limitations on its cigar tax laws, the Cigar Association of America (CAA) reported. In March, Arkansas passed a bill that caps the state’s excise tax…
Getting the Most Out of Your NACS Show Experience
As the convenience store industry descends on Atlanta for the annual NACS expo, retailers of all sizes are advised to attend the educational sessions and walk the show floor for new ideas. By Jim Callahan. This year’s NACS show in Atlanta promises to be the biggest and best ever. In an industry where there is…
PAPCO Expands in the Mid-Atlantic
An acquisition of the Tidewater retail assets of SMO Inc. boosts PAPCO’s store count in southeastern Virginia. By Erin Rigik, Associate Editor. It’s been a busy fall for petroleum marketer PAPCO Inc., which acquired the Tidewater, Va. retail assets of SMO Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Wills Group in August, and remains poised for…
Building Profits and Relationships
Fresh off another successful National Advisory Group (NAG) conference last month in Nashville, I would like to thank all of the attendees that joined us for two days of outstanding networking, educational sessions and information exchanges. What makes NAG so special is that it is an association driven by retailers for retailers. We are an…
Valero Launches Sweepstakes
Grand prize is a chance to win up to five years of free gas at the Valero Alamo Bowl. Customers at Valero-branded stores in the U.S. will have the opportunity to win prizes, including a trip for two with VIP access to the 2013 Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, as part of a sweepstakes…
Sheetz Moves Into New Era With Leadership Changes
Joe Sheetz steps into president and CEO role, as Stan Sheetz becomes chairman of the board. Joe Sheetz, executive vice president of finance and store development, formally advanced into the position of president and CEO for Sheetz Inc., beginning Oct. 1, 2013. Current Chief Executive Stan Sheetz left the presidency after 18 successful years and…
Exxon Extends Benefits to Same-Sex Spouses
As of July 2013, 88% of Fortune 500 companies included orientation in their nondiscrimination policies. Exxon Mobil Corp. is extending benefits to same-sex spouses of U.S. employees, following the June ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that struck down the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which led to changes by the Internal Revenue Service and…
Iran Thaw, Beltway Standoff, Seasonal Feature Pressure Gasoline
Brian L. Milne, Energy Editor, Schneider Electric Seasonally, gasoline prices trend lower this time of year from higher summer values, albeit if the industry is not battling supply disruptions caused by a hurricane, with the peak storm season for the Atlantic Basin from late August through September. The hurricane count has been light this season…
Team Oil Participates In Bike Giveaway
Kids of all ages have the chance to win a new bike. Team Oil Travel Center has announced that its Spring Valley, Wis. Dam Days Bike give away was a big success. With the no admission, no charge and no fee event, kids of all ages had the opportunity to participate. “Team Oil has participated…
Tedeschi Food Shops Rolls Out New Ciabatta Sandwich Line
Unique flavor combinations draw customers. Tedeschi Food Shops has announced its newest addition to its expanding fresh food lineup in the fresh case: five new “Signature” sandwiches on fresh Artisan Cibatta Bread. The new line boasts Chorizo and Smoked Gouda, Fire Roasted Veggie Omelet, Italian with Roasted Red Peppers, Turkey Gobbler with Gourmet Fire Roasted…