ALEXANDRIA, Va.—As part of daily communications with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), NACS was informed that the 2020 NACS Show, scheduled for October 11-14, cannot be held due to the ongoing pandemic. “It is with heavy heart that we make this announcement,” said NACS President and CEO Henry Armour. “We had worked…
Products from R.J. Reynolds, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco and Heritage Tobacco on the list By Hannah Prokop // Jul. 16, 2020 SILVER SPRING, Md. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is ordering retailers to stop selling 13 tobacco products. The products—from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. and Heritage Tobacco LLC—can no longer be distributed, imported, sold, marketed or…
Join the Fuels Institute for a webinar on taking advantage of the changing EV marketplace By NACS Online // July 08, 2020 ALEXANDRIA, Va.—As the market for electric vehicles (EVs) grows, so too will the need for charging infrastructure outside of the home or office complex. Soon, EVs will represent an affordable choice for more consumers, who…
The change affects Speedway sites with Dunkin’ franchises as the donut shop eyes a newer concept By NACS Online // July 08, 2020 CANTON, Mass.—Dunkin’ will shut down 450 stores in Speedway gas stations by the end of the year, Today reports. The permanent change comes after the coffee chain severed its partnership with Hess, which Speedway…
Sixty-one percent of customers surveyed said they would stop shopping with a retailer that is not taking health and safety seriously. In a Covid-19 world, can you afford to ignore their concerns? Shoppers are still very cautious when it comes to returning to retail stores and are going to be selective on where they shop.…
(West Bloomfield, MI May 2020) – After 10 years serving as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Midwest Independent Retailers Association (MIRA), Auday Arabo is leaving the association as he accepts the position of President and CEO of Benchmark Beverage Company which was acquired by LKI, a Lipari Family owned investment company.…
West Bloomfield, MI (May 2020) – After four years operating as a for-profit business under the Midwest Independent Retailers Association (MIRA) brand, Benchmark Beverage Company has been sold to LKI, a Lipari family owned investment company with multiple businesses. “We are truly excited about the purchase of the company,” said Auday Arabo, outgoing president and…
The card firm is the third to grant gas stations more time to upgrade fuel pumps for chip cards By NACS Online // May 14, 2020 RIVERWOODS, Ill.—Discover said yesterday that it is delaying the EMV fraud liability shift deadline for chip payments at automated fuel dispensers until April 16, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visa and American…
West Bloomfield, MI (May 2020) – After four years operating as a for-profit business under the Midwest Independent Retailers Association (MIRA) brand, Benchmark Beverage Company has been sold to LKI, a Lipari family owned investment company with multiple businesses. “We are truly excited about the purchase of the company,” said Auday Arabo, outgoing president and…
More consumers than ever are using the contactless service, and the pace isn’t expected to abate. By NACS Online // April 29, 2020 SAN JOSE, Calif.—The number of online orders for at-store pickup by customers jumped 208% between April 1 and 20 compared with a year earlier, according to Adobe Analytics, CNBC reports. U.S. online sales surged…