Convenience Store Decisions Newsletter for Wednesday, June 27 2007

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	Wednesday, June 27 2007

Convenience Store Decisions' Newsletter is sponsored by Anheuser-Busch

Relief from Credit Card Costs Processing and interchange fees are severely capping the industry's profit potential. CSD explores a few of the options that stand to alleviate the problem. by Michael Ferrari
Upcoming Webcasts
Boosting OTP Sales: Consumer Data, Trends and Analysis in Smokeless Tobacco With fuel margins and cigarette profitability diminishing, developing a strong smokeless tobacco category is of vital importance for marketers. As part of its online Roundtable Series, Convenience Store Decisions is partnering with United States Smokeless Tobacco Co. (USST) to offer retailers a valuable Webecast that will highlight the key factors convenience store operators need to know to grow this important retail segment. The Webcast will take place Thursday, July 26th at 2:00 p.m. ET And the best part about this online educational session is it's completely free!

Industry News
Fas Mart Picks Up 58 Stores by CSD Staff Parent company acquires new units in Virginia and Tennessee. Tesco to Test San Diego by CSD Staff Seven stores are scheduled to be ready by the holidays. Sheetz Launches Debit Rewards Program by CSD Staff Card links directly to a customer's current checking account. 7-Eleven Emphasizes Innovative-Product Needs Chain investing $1 billion to make stores "more presentable from the fresh foods perspective." Tenn. Law Attacks Underage Sales by CSD Staff State is first to pass legislation to card all customers, no exceptions. Indiana Operator Unleashes Bold Expansion Plan by CSD Staff Owner of Jerry's Junction plans to expand from one store to 10. Gas Prices Fall Eleven Cents by CSD Staff Drop expected to taper off sooner than later. Milk Prices Jump by CSD Staff A gallon could reach $5 by year's end. Texas Oil Companies Prepare for Emergencies by CSD Staff New protocol sets up state to handle possible fuel shortages.

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