Convenience Store Decisions Newsletter for Wednesday, July 25 2007

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	Wednesday, July 25 2007

Convenience Store Decisions' Newsletter is sponsored by Anheuser-Busch

Fas Mart Spreads its Wings After a successful test of a proprietary chicken program at 60 stores, the chain is preparing a company-wide rollout. by CSD Staff
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 U.S 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 26 at 2 p.m. EST. And the best part about this online educational session is it's completely free!

Industry News
Brookshire Brothers and Polk Oil Partner Up by CSD Staff New merger combines companies' resources, but allows them to run as separate entities. Gulf Gets Aggressive on Fuel by CSD Staff Company's new credit card promotion delivers 25% rebates on gas. NACS Asks Congress's to Reconsider FDA Tobacco Regulations by CSD Staff Association urges government to weigh the damage such control over the industry could have. ExxonMobil and Shell Testify at Hot Fuel Hearings by CSD Staff Companies under heat for backing different regulations in different countries. IRI Insight Across the Convenience Channel by CSD Staff IRI AllScan Provides Granular Level Insights for All Product Categories Smoker Friendly Growing Store Count by CSD Staff Acquisition from S.R. Flaks includes 13 stores in Colorado. Marathon Spreads into Biofuel by CSD Staff Two new blended fuel offerings available in Illinois. Sinclair Oil Buys Five Severson Stores by CSD Staff Company intends to retain all employees for newly acquired sites. Tesco Sets 50 Fresh & Easy Sites by February by CSD Staff The mega-retailer's first U.S. store to open in early November. 7-Eleven Enjoys Success With "The Simpsons" by CSD Staff Fictional products come to life and provide a strong sales lift.

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