ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 5/28/2001
Getting Into Debit
The number of debit transactions — both online debit, those made with ATM cards and requiring a personal identification number (PIN), and off-line or "signature" debit, those made by cards bearing a MasterCard or Visa logo not requiring a PIN — has increased dramatically over the last few years. - 5/28/2001
News Briefs
Analysts once raised red flags warning that online convenience stores and Internet grocers could grow to be the next big threat to brick-and-mortar retailers. A year later, however, it's the online retailers that are scrambling for survival. - 5/28/2001
Mason Short Stop, Mason, Texas
For owner Charles Reichenau, the biggest headache of his redesign came when he looked across the street every day. Because he was looking at his competition front and center. - 5/28/2001
Salty Situation, The Sweets Squeeze
FFor many convenience store chains, snacking, of either the sweet or salty variety, represents a huge chunk of in-store business. Not to mention the bundling and cross-merchandising opportunities to be had with other products. - 5/25/2001
Marathon Acquires Equity in In-Depth Systems
Tech firms True Depth software could result in significant cost savings. - 5/25/2001
No Teens Allowed
Maine House of Representatives votes to bar minors from participating in tobacco stings. - 5/25/2001
James Jeffords Defects From GOP
Vermont Senator's move shifts control of Senate, impacts Bush agenda. - 5/25/2001
New York Retailers Busted
City consumer affairs department finds gas stations cheating customers. - 5/24/2001
BP Sees Downside in Bush Energy Plan
Oil conglomerate also close to selling off three refineries.