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Regulation & Legislation

Regulation & legislation news affecting the convenience-store industry
Regulation & Legislation

7-Eleven Back With a PAC

 Sep. 25, 2013

7-Eleven launching its first political action committee (PAC) since 2009

Regulation & Legislation

VERC Honored for Leadership in Hiring 'Re-Entry' Candidates

 Sep. 24, 2013

State Rep Eugene O'Flaherty honored VERC for its leadership in hiring candidates who have gone through the Massachusetts Re-entry Program

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Foam Ban Pushback

Aug. 05, 2013

Foam Ban Pushback; More than 1,000 NYC businesses say "no" to proposed ban on polystyrene foam foodservice

Regulation & Legislation

Massachusetts Raises Gas, Cigarette Taxes

Jul. 29, 2013

Massachusetts Raises Gas, Cigarette Taxes; Levy on smokes highest rate in nation after New York

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Promotions, Taxes Give E-Cigarettes a Boost

Jul. 12, 2013

Promotions, Taxes Give E-Cigarettes a Boost; Retailers in Boston & Minneapolis jumping on the vapor wagon: reports

Regulation & Legislation

Texas Changes Snack Taxes

Jul. 05, 2013

Texas Changes Snack Taxes; Simplifies single-sized package rules for convenience stores

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Cumberland Gulf's Health Care Gambit

Jun. 11, 2013

Cumberland Gulf's Health Care Gambit; Commitment to expand coverage, convert part timers to full time will cost "several million dollars"

Regulation & Legislation

Budget Smoke & Taxes

Apr. 10, 2013

Budget Smoke & Taxes; Largest federal tobacco tax hike in history will impact retailers, jobs, low-income Americans

Regulation & Legislation

New NYC Bill Bans Discounts, Creates Price Floor for Cigarettes, Little Cigars

Mar. 18, 2013

New NYC Bill Bans Discounts, Creates Price Floor for Cigarettes, Little Cigars; Proposal would also raise penalties for retailers who evade taxes, sell without license

Regulation & Legislation

Susser Holdings Keeps Watch on Sequestration, 'Obamacare' Issues

By Steve Holtz on Mar. 01, 2013

Susser Holdings Keeps Watch on Sequestration, 'Obamacare' Issues; These "unknowns" remain challenges to Stripes convenience store sales

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