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- 8/5/2001
Franchisees Protected
A Federal Trade Commission ruling is effectively enforcing its regulation that protects those who invest in franchised businesses. - 8/5/2001
X, Y and You
Much is made these days of the exigencies of hiring and managing young employees, those under 36 years old that make up Generation X and Generation Y. In fact, one of the most enthusiastically received presentations at Convenience Store News' recent annual Top 50 Forum, held in Charleston, S.C., was by Gen X guru Bruce Tulgan, author of several books on managing today's work force, including Winning the Talent Wars and Managing Generation X. Tulgan told Top 50 Forum attendees, "The oldtime loyalty defined by an internal hierarchy … is dead. Now you get as much loyalty as you can buy in the marketplace." (For more coverage of the CSNews Top 50 Forum, turn to Page 18.) - 8/2/2001
Refiners, Consumers Spar Over Fuel Prices
Battle continues despite an FTC report that found no evidence of collusion or antitrust violations by oil companies. - 8/2/2001
Pepsi Completes Quaker Purchase
On the heels of receiving FTC clearance, the beverage company seizes control of Gatorade. - 8/2/2001
Shell's Profits Rise
The company's operating earnings were $3.51 billion, up almost 16 percent from a year earlier. - 8/2/2001
Lee-Moore Swings Into Action
Oil company to raise money for college scholarships through golf tournament. - 8/1/2001
Marathon Ashland Petroleum Adds President
Gary Heminger succeeds John Surma as head of the joint venture. - 8/1/2001
ExxonMobil Making Radio Waves
Speedpass system to be expanded to more than 2,500 Exxon-branded convenience stores.