Consumers Adhere to Three Meals Daily But Snack Often
By offering the right mini-meals and snacks, truckstop and travel plaza operators and industry suppliers can tap into this trend and boost sales.
10-01-2012
Menu Labeling Legislation Introduced in Senate
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) last week introduced S. 3574, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2012.
09-24-2012
A Day in the Life of a Truckstop Operator: Tristen Griffith
Emails, phone calls, employees, guests, vendors, spreadsheets and financials are always a continuous work in progress.
09-15-2012
Legal Battle Over Graphic Tobacco Labels Could Head to Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals struck down the law requiring the graphic health warnings.
09-10-2012
McLane-NATSO Foundation Index Reports Total Merchandise Purchases Down 1%
The McLane-NATSO Foundation Index is produced quarterly and offers NATSO members the opportunity to compare their weekly convenience store purchases with travel plazas and truckstops convenience stores served by McLane.
09-10-2012
Operators Use Displays to Direct Traffic and Create Atmosphere
Operators are getting creative and turning to modular displays that can direct traffic within their stores and highlight their products.
09-01-2012
RYO Tobacco Retailers Subject to Federal Tax Requirements of Manufacturers
Retailers with roll-your-own (RYO) cigarette machines soon will be subject to the same federal tax and regulatory requirements as tobacco manufacturers.
08-27-2012
Truckstop of the Future
Are you preparing your coffin or are you preparing for the next chapter in your operation’s life cycle?
08-20-2012
New Legislation Would Provide Retailers Flexibility in Meeting Menu Labeling Regulations
Rep. John Carter (R) introduced the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2012, which would allow more flexibility for retailers as they seek to comply with the FDA’s regulations regarding calorie labeling on menus and menu boards in chain restaurants, other food retail establishments, and on vending machines.
07-30-2012
Guide Customers on the Road to Purchase
A thoughtful approach to merchandise display and marketing will increase sales.
11-01-2011