Many years ago, when the National Advisory Group (NAG) was preparing to relaunch the Young Executives Organization (YEO), I reached out to John MacDougall, the venerable founder of Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes in New York, and asked him for advice. John was an excellent source for NAG because he believed in the association and…
Registration Officially Opens for the 2019 YEO Conference at McLane
In addition to a world-class educational agenda focused on technology’s growing role in the convenience store industry, attendees at the Young Executives Organization (YEO) Conference will get a firsthand look at McLane’s Ozark distribution center in Springfield, Mo., which features cutting-edge robotics and artificial intelligence to bring products to market. Registration for the sixth annual…
YEO Partners with McLane to Host the 2019 YEO Conference
In addition to a world-class educational agenda focused on technology’s growing role in the convenience store industry, attendees at the Young Executives Organization (YEO) Conference will get a firsthand look at McLane’s Ozark distribution center in Springfield, Mo., which features cutting-edge robotics and artificial intelligence to bring products to market. Save the date May 1-2,…
NATO Executive Director to Present at TPE 2017
This year’s TPE show will help retailers to prepare to face the regulatory path ahead. Thomas Brian, the executive director of the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO), will be presenting two educational seminars at the 2017 Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE). This year’s expo is scheduled to take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center…
7-Eleven and Johnsonville Join to Support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Johnsonville and 7-Eleven raised $2,200 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through a one day charity event. On July 19, 2016, 7-Eleven teamed up with the Johnsonville Big Taste Grill in Irving, Texas to host an event in support if St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Parked at the 7-Eleven headquarters on Hackberry Road, the Big…
TravelCenters Dominates this Year’s TMC SuperTech Competition
A number of TravelCenters’ technicians competed at the TMC SuperTech competition, earning titles in 11 challenges. TravelCenters of America LLC recently competed and dominated the competition with a record-breaking performance at this year’s TMC SuperTech. The TMC SuperTech is North America’s premier annual professional commercial vehicle technician skills competition. Five technicians from TA Truck Service…
Pinnacle’s Summit 2016 Draws Record Attendence
Pinnacle offered attendees of its Summit 2016 the opportunity to attend multiple training sessions and to take advantage of networking opportunities. The Pinnacle Corp. recently completed the company’s annual client conference, Summit 2016, and this year’s conference drew record attendance. Among the attendees were Pinnacle clients, respected partners and Pinnacle team members from across the…
PDI Conference Draws Hundreds of Attendees
A number of retailers, petroleum marketers and vendors gathered at the PDI UC to take advantage of networking opportunities and attend a number of events. The 2016 PDI Users Conference (UC), which took place at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, drew in over 500 retailers, petroleum marketers and vendors from across the U.S. The four-day…
Thorntons Hosts First-Ever Race Week
Thorntons guests have a chance to enter to win Xfinity Series tickets, during Race Week. September 12 marks the launch of Thorntons first-ever Race Week. From Sept. 12-16, Thorntons guests can catch a glimpse of the Thorntons racecar, at participating Thorntons locations. Additionally, during Race Week, Thorntons guests will have the opportunity to enter to…
NCA is Now Accepting Applications for the 2017 Future Leadership Program
NCA has begun its search for the five young professionals who will make up the Future Leadership Program’s class of 2017. Now through Fri., Oct. 28, 2016, young professionals are invited to apply for the NCA’s class of 2017 Future Leadership Program. Five young professionals (40 and under) in the confectionery industry will be selected to…