McLane ExpandingDistributor opens grocery division in New Hampshire. NACS Makes MovesArmour elected chairman, Visocan named vice chairman/treasurer. Washington Looks to Boost Tobacco Tax Initiative aims to keep cigarettes out of kids' reach, small businesses might be endangered by increase. Coke to Buy Odwalla Beverage war with Pepsi heats up with the acquisition of niche beverage brand. Sheetz Continues Relief Efforts Customers and employees partner to raise $200,000 for the American Red Cross. IRS Targeted Gas Stations As fuel prices rose, retailers faced closer scrutiny. AES to Aid New Jersey Retailers Energy company brought aboard to save store owners money in utility costs. ACNielsen Expands Industry Focus Research company adds new convenience retailers to portfolio of account-specific reports. General Mills, Diageo Move on Pillsbury The $5.36-billion sale moving forward following a split vote by the FTC. Hyper-Competitive In 1996, a single H. E. Butt (H-E-B) grocery store began selling fuel in its parking lot in Midland, Texas, a mid-size market with a poulation of 300,000 that was well-served by traditional petroleum marketers such as Kent Oil Inc. First Previous 2261 2262 2263 2264 2265 Next Last