Lorillard to Invest in blu eCigs
With the national retail roll-out and advertising campaign of blu eCigs just beginning in the third quarter of 2012, sales of the electronic cigarettes contributed $14 million to Lorillard Inc.’s…
Key Gasoline Themes from the NACS Show
KSS Fuels met with more than 70 fuel and convenience retailers at the recent NACS Show in Las Vegas, and most expressed common concerns over gasoline price volatility, static or…
The Sandy Effect
Leaving damage in the billions of dollars and millions of people from the New Jersey coast to central Pennsylvania still without power, Superstorm Sandy launched a deluge of destruction, the…
Maximizing Year-End Gift Planning
As 2012 draws to a close, estate planners are suggesting—and many clients are contemplating—giving away significant portions of their estate before the $5.12 million gift tax exemption expires and returns…
Michigan’s Wine Grape Industry Grows
Michigan’s wine grape acreage doubled over the past decade, according to a report recently released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service. While acreage of Concord…
A Good Year for Wine
The wine industry outperformed spirits and beer with a 4.6% rate of volume growth in 2011, the largest percent gain in adult beverage, according to Technomic’s recently released 2012 WineTAB…
RJR Sues E-Cig Maker
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. has filed a lawsuit against electronic cigarette maker SAS Technologies, accusing the company of infringing on its Camel and Winston brands, reported The Business Journal. SAS…
Franchise Owners Cautious
Franchise business owners say they are less likely to expand following the Nov. 6 elections, according to a survey of franchisors, franchisees and industry suppliers. The survey, held during a…
Trade Groups Issue Digital Coupon Guidelines
The Food Marketing Institute, Grocery Manufacturers Association, and National Grocers Association have released free guidelines designed to promote model practices in digital couponing and reduce the incidence of coupon fraud.…
Make Sure Your Estate Planning Doesn’t Result In Children Fighting Over Your Assets
We all love our children. However, just because you love your children and get along with them does not mean you can assume that they will love each other or…