Tax Law And Estate Planning Update
By: Randall A. Denha, J.D., LL.M.* You may have heard by now that the Gift and Estate Tax exemption amount was increased by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of…
Should Legislators Address Vanishing Rural Supermarkets?
With more grocery stores in rural areas closing, state lawmakers consider stepping into the gap. By NACS Online // October 08, 2019 Some states are stepping in when rural areas…
Altria’s IQOS Tobacco Device Debuts in U.S.
The launch will officially take place Friday at its new IQOS store in Atlanta. By NACS Online // October 08, 2019 Altria has brought IQOS to the United States at…
Coca-Cola to Debut Energy Drink in U.S. Next Year
The beverage company has scheduled the launch of Coca-Cola Energy for January By NACS Online // October 04, 2019 ATLANTA—The Coca-Cola Company will bring its Coca-Cola Energy to American shores…
Gas Station Coffee Becomes a Destination
Leading convenience store brands compete directly with QSRs and coffee shops with coffee service—and they’re winning By NACS Online // September 25, 2019 No longer is getting coffee at a…
The Saudi Oil Production Shutdown and What It Means to You
NACS shares resources that can help explain how the shutdown could affect fuel retailing By NACS Online // September 16, 2019 ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Saturday drone strike that caused a massive…
Grocers Work to Get Small Stores Right
Retailers scale back store size to offer speed and convenience By NACS Online // September 12, 2019 ALEXANDRIA, Va.—In a large field northeast of Des Moines are two signs touting…
Hemp Vs. Marijuana: CBD Products Continue To Confuse
By The Shelby Report // August 29, 2019 The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances…
Americans Prefer Debit Cards at the Pump
Edging out cash and credit, debit appeals to consumers for a variety of reasons By NACS Online // August 16, 2019 Just over half of U.S. consumers primarily use debit…
Natural Food Has Its Own Set of Challenges
Consumers must be educated regarding their expectations of “natural” By NACS Online // August 16, 2019 As consumers become more interested in eating “natural” foods, problems have arisen around food…