Makes strong case for credit-card reform. In a news story today, USA Today exposed some of the myths banks propagate about hidden, exorbitant “swipe” fees the banks charge retailers when customers buy with credit or debit cards, the Merchants Payments Coalition reported. The article also makes a strong case for reforming the way Visa and…
Thorntons Salutes Employees, Troops
The 2011 General Manager’s Conference in Louisville features awards for top team members and vendors and a Humanitarian Event at Fort Knox. By John Lofstock, Editor Close to 400 general managers, regional managers, company executives and corporate sponsors gathered in Louisville, Ky., this week as Thorntons Inc. kicked off its 2011 General Managers’ Conference. The…
NCR Welcomes Kingsfield
“Scott’s proven track record driving profitable growth through world-class indirect sales channels advancing a portfolio of innovative retail solutions is the perfect complement to NCR’s core business and broad distribution,” says NCR’s EVP. NCR Corp. has appointed Scott Kingsfield as senior vice president and general manager of its Retail Line of Business, reporting to…
Emerging Retail Trends
Convenience store owners should expect to embrace new technology and a fresh set of rules for communicating with today’s consumers as 2011 approaches. A year that witnessed a whirlwind of technological advancements proved that retail is all about change. The best retailers are embracing that change and diversifying their technology investments in order to stay…