The latest NACS consumer fuels survey finds that 57% of consumers have a rosy view of the economy NACS Online Consumer optimism remains very strong at the start of 2017 despite a continued rise in gasoline prices. For the third month in a row, a majority of consumers (57%) say they are optimistic about the…
DetailsAgency heeds NACS comments to protect access for SNAP beneficiaries NACS Online Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued its final rule for those states who are seeking to require photos on Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards used for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. In its rulemaking, the agency sets implementation requirements for…
DetailsThe Food Channel’s Top Ten Food Trends for 2017 predict what’s next in the world of food NACS Online The Food Channel has released its take on the Top Ten Food Trends for 2017, the 29th year in which the editorial staff has looked into its culinary crystal ball to predict what’s next in food.…
DetailsLottery tickets in many states require payment in cash, but some states are considering changing that to accept credit or debit cards NACS Online In many states, you can pay for your gas, snacks and drinks at a convenience store with a credit or debit card, but you can’t buy lottery tickets. Some states are…
DetailsBy Ohio Department of Taxation Period: 1/01/2017 – 3/31/2017 Pursuant to section 5736.02(C) of the Ohio Revised Code, the Tax Commissioner shall determine and publish online the statewide average wholesale prices of a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline, of a gallon of propane, and of a gallon of diesel fuel for each calendar quarter. The…
DetailsThe agency is heeding NACS comments, but some concerns remain By NACS Online On December 8th, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) distributed its final rule, changing the eligibility requirements for retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The final rule makes some changes that were necessary to…
DetailsAs you are already probably aware, effective January 1st, 2017, the State of Michigan’s tax on fuels will increase: 7.3 cents per gallon on gasoline and 11.3 cents per gallon on diesel fuel, bringing the total Michigan Tax on both products up to 26.3 cents per gallon. Under Michigan law, whenever the tax imposed…
DetailsMIRA is voicing its support for current and pending bills that affect Michigan’s convenience and fuel retailing industry By NACS Online The Midwest Independent Retailers Association (MIRA) applauded the Michigan House for passing Senate Bill 853, which would prevent local governments from banning or setting fees for containers like bags, cups, bottles or packaging. If…
DetailsThe Ohio General Assembly has recessed for the year and most likely will not return which means January of 2017 a new General Assembly will be seated and we start all over again. As usual a flurry of bills were passed in a lame duck session (that means they are nearing the end and all…
DetailsThe online retailer conducted its trial in Cambridge, England By NACS Online This week, Amazon.com made a successful commercial delivery via drone in a rural part of the United Kingdom, The Wall Street Journal reports. The delivery of a Fire TV video-streaming device and popcorn traveled a few miles to its destination in 13 minutes.…
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