Thanks to new machines that let customers flavor their drinks however they want, Coca-Cola discovered that what people really wanted was Cherry Sprite Venessa Wong // BuzzFeed News When it…
By: Randall A. Denha, J.D., LL.M.* Are you charitably minded? Do you often make gifts to charity but want a better vehicle to do so with so that you can…
Torrey Kim // Smart Brief Groceries across the US are expanding their wine departments, driven by consumer demand as well as the fact that an increasing number of states…
Joe Sheetz shares how the retail chain examines market trends and adjusts its long-term strategy in the latest NACS Convenience Matters podcast NACS Online With 500-plus convenience stores throughout six…
By Brad Tuttle // Money America first? That hasn’t been the case lately when it comes to booze. The surging strength of the U.S. dollar means that wholesale importers have been paying…
On February 28th the MIRA will be taking part in a lobby day at the Michigan State capitol to educate key decision makers about the petroleum industry. Along with groups…
Ohio Gov. John Kasich unveiled his final two-year budget on Monday, proposing to increase sales and other taxes to leverage a major reduction in personal income taxes. By far the…
By Randall A. Denha, J.D., LL.M.* Donald Trump is now the President, and both chambers of Congress are under Republican control. As such, we appear to be poised for potentially…
January 25, 2017 – Food retail stores are often the anchors of commerce in urban and rural communities across the state. The Midwest Independent Retailers Association (MIRA) commissioned a study…
Soon, all currently and formerly-authorized Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), retailers – back to 2005 – will receive an announcement – either by email, text or by phone call –…