NATSO supports the House’s approval of the STRRA, but has some concerns about proposed tolling pilot program. The House of Representatives has approved a long-term plan for the nation’s highways, and NATSO, the national association representing truckstops and travel plazas, is commending the House’s efforts. However, the trade association expressed concern with a provision of the House Surface…
How To Mentor Effectively
By Bill Scott, founder of StoreReport LLC & Scott Systems Inc. It seems like every day my inbox is filled with articles regarding leadership. In fact, I get so many of them that lately I have taken to deleting them without even reading them. The constant bombardment of articles about leadership nullifies the senses. It’s akin to…
Lottery Industry Expands Reach
New agreement hopes to bring consumers a new, enjoyable lottery experience. InComm and Scientific Games Corp. have entered into an agreement to bring new lottery gift card product offerings to consumers in North America. The agreement expands the lottery industry’s reach into many new distribution channels like chain pharmacy, big box and general merchandise stores. The agreement…
Western Refining Proposes Acquisition
Western Refining has made an offer to purchase Northern Tier Energy common units. Western Refining Inc. has made a proposal to acquire all of Northern Tier Energy LP’s publicly-held common units. According to a report from Market Watch, Western Refining submitted their proposal to the Conflicts Committee of the Board of Directors of the general partner…
If You Never Start, You Will Never Finish
By Mel Kleiman, President, Humetrics Is there an idea or project on the list in the back of your mind that stays there because it feels like, once you start, there’s no end in sight? Is it one of those “not urgent,” yet, important tasks that could make a real difference when it comes to…
Swisher International Names 2015 Farmer of the Year
Swisher names one of the most diverse farmers as farmer of the year for 2015. Swisher Sweets has named Danny Kornegay, a diversified farmer from Princeton, N. C., as the overall winner of the Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year for 2015. Kornegay was named as the overall winner during the Willie B. Withers Luncheon…
Kofdarali Takes the Helm as NACS Chairman
NACS helps to connect those in the industry to our country’s most influential people. NACS encouraged industry members to strive for greatness at the 2015-16 NACS Show. “Test your limits. Test the unknown. And work together to get better,” Jack Kofdarali, president of Corona, California-based J&T Management Inc., told NACS Show attendees after accepting the…
NACS Releases 2015 Ideas 2 Go Video
Retailers can now experience the Ideas 2 Go program from the comfort of their home. The 2015 NACS Ideas 2 Go program can now be purchased in an online video format. The fast-paced “Ideas 2 Go” program showcases emerging concepts that redefine convenience — as well as quick takeaways that retailers could easily implement at…
NACS Celebrates Victories of 2015
NACS has faced a number of industry problems head on in the past year, and continues to fight for what is best for the industry as a whole. NACS scouts and shares global best practices in order to improve the convenience retailing industry. NACS develops programs to help members improve their operations and addresses critical…
NACS Recognizes 11 Scholarship Recipients
NACS recognizes future industry leaders. The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has awarded 11 college students with a $3,000 scholarship, awarded by the NACS Scholarship Program. In addition to the scholarship, each of the recipients received a stipend to attend the 2015 NACS Show in Las Vegas, Oct. 11–14, where they were recognized during a special…