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shelter from the storm
The convenience store industry was hit hard by Hurricane Katrina, and many retailers are still recovering from the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history.
the cleanup continues
By John Lofstock When the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) released its State of the Industry report in April, we learned the state of the industry is good. Sales are up, profits are up and operating costs are down. But this hardly tells the whole story.Almost a year after hurri
technically speaking
Scott Hartman, president of Rutter's Farm Stores, said the relationship between retailers and suppliers is integral to the implementation of new technologies. By Ross Markman, Retail Relations Editor Nearly 40 years after York, Pa.-based Rutter's Farm Stores opened its first unit, the chain's curre
convenience driving natural foods resurgence
Cross-channel marketers report strong sales gains in organic, bottled water segments. By Laurie Budgar, Contributing Editor Everything old is new again. Some long established categories in natural foods are growing at rates usually reserved for products that are just starting to get distribution. P
in brief
Chevron Invests in Biodiesel FacilityChevron Corp., which operates 2,800 convenience stores, has invested through a subsidiary, Chevron Technology Ventures LLC (CTV), in a Houston-based company that is building one of the first large-scale biodiesel plants in the U.S. The facility will have
clutch player
By Kate Quackenbush, Managing Editor Mike Leake may have had eight years of experience servicing convenience stores while working for Frito Lay and then McLane Grocery Distribution as a DSD sales representative, but it wasn't until DesMoines, Wash.-based Emanuel Inc. recruited him that he found a t
pitching in
Retailers, suppliers and distributors by the dozens stepped up to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina. Nearly 10 months later, many continue to help. By Ross Markman, Retail Relations Editor Hurricane Katrina may have struck New Orleans and the nearby Gulf Coast region, but there's no doubt that the d
how to become a local hero
When disaster strikes, every one of us has the opportunity to act heroically.
6 questions to ask yourself before your next hire
By Mel Kleiman, CSP Just as you should consistently ask applicants questions that get you all the information need, so should you question yourself every time you consider hiring a new employee. These six questions will help glean valuable company information and ultimately save time and money. 1.
paradise found
How FireKing Security's Image Vault DVR helped Minit Stop stores alleviate the weight of internal shrink and fines from underage sales stings.
treats of the trade
When retailers keep a watchful eye on products and utilize their vendor relationships, candy can produce some dandy results.
a gift for all seasons
Convenience retailers are building incremental sales with "gift card mall" selections from a host of local and national retail chains.
controlling operations costs
Kwik Trip is maximizing efficiency by combining business intelligence with energy intelligence.
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