Predicting the Future of Salty Snacks
U.S. consumers remain the globe’s top snackers By NACS Online // January 24, 2019 With the popularity of clean labels, consumers are looking for the presence or absence of certain…
Cashierless Technology Heats Up
Established and startup companies are working on ways to streamline shopping By NACS Online // January 23, 2019 Twelve months ago, Amazon opened its first Amazon Go cashierless convenience store.…
Beware of Private Loans
By Ronald G. Acho // Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho, PLC Janelle and Doug Duncan owned a real estate agency in the Florida. The married couple borrowed $36,762 from ABC…
Despite Conflicting Evidence, A New Report Finds Legal Marijuana Does Not Impact Alcohol Sales
By Tara Nurin // Forbes Weighing in on an issue that weighs heavily on alcoholic beverage suppliers, the Distilled Spirits Council released new research that shows the sale of legalized marijuana does…
C-Store Retailers Say Sales Increased in 2018
In-store sales were led by strong foodservice growth; retailers optimistic about 2019 business prospects. By NACS Online Both fuels gallons and in-store sales increased in 2018, according to U.S. convenience…
Government Shutdown
Most signs indicate that the partial government shutdown will continue into 2019 and into the 116th Congress. Both the House and Senate have canceled votes for the remainder of the week,…
SNAP Benefits Will Continue
The USDA said the federal government shutdown will not impact a retailer’s ability to accept food stamp benefits By NACS Online // January 02, 2019 With the federal government shutdown…