national association of convenience stores
Updated Jan 2, 2020, 1:20 pm
Kara Harris
/Cronkite News
Retailers and local leaders said they were “caught with their pants down” by a Food and Drug Administration announcement last week that it had raised the legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21.... Read more»
Posted Sep 26, 2013, 5:46 pm
Xi Chen
/Cronkite News Service
As manager of a gas station convenience store, Leslie Robb said he’s noticed that people who come in glancing at the Arizona Lottery sign often make a detour to grab chips and a soda before plunking down money on tickets. That effect is more pronounced as Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots rise: In addition to increased lottery sales, he sees more customers and more extra purchases of this and that.... Read more»