U.S. Tobacco Cooperative Plans Exit From Chapter 11 Bankruptcy This SummerThe cooperative has reached settlement terms in a class-action lawsuit. The Fight Over Swipe Fees Is Heating UpRetail groups are fighting back against the increases MasterCard and Visa are expected to implement in April. National Gas Price Average Reaches Level Not Seen Since July 2008 Further increases expected as the U.S. bans imports of Russian oil, gas and energy. FTC OKs Final Order in Global Partners' Acquisition of Wheels C-stores The partnership divested seven sites to Petroleum Marketing Investment Group. Tackling Tobacco: February 2022 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup Flavored tobacco bans heat up in Maine. Administrative Law Judge Dismisses FTC Challenge of Altria's Stake in Juul A 2020 complaint alleged the investment harmed competition in the e-cigarette market. Merchants Payments Coalition Launches Campaign to Fight Swipe-Fee Increase Slated for April Ads are being deployed to reach members of Congress and other policymakers. FTC Extends Deadline for Comment on Supply Chain Disruptions The federal commission pushes back the date two weeks. The Backbar of the Future What will the next decade hold for one of the convenience store industry’s most important — and challenging — product categories? Legislative Corner: The Top Issues & Actions of February 2022 New York retailers push for an increase in lottery compensation, while Pennsylvania operators deal with local plastic ordinances. First Previous 31 32 33 34 35 Next Last
