CSP Daily News

Thursday, August 15, 2002 VOLUME 2 ISSUE 158  

CSP ONLINE EXTRAS
Virtual Tour: Cravin' for Changes
Family Express re-invents its foodservice program -- and changes some industry perceptions, too

TOBACCO
Arrests for Unlawful Cigarette Transport
Md. charges 33 with felony since June tax increase
N.Y. Missing Out on Reservation Tax Revenue
Gov. under fire for ignoring gas, tobacco taxes
TECHNOLOGY
Marconi Develops Cigarette Vending Technology
System features a virtual talking sales clerk
BEVERAGES
Minnesota Bottling Deal
Midwest Coca-Cola Bottling buys Coca-Cola Bottling of Austin and Rochester
M&A ACTIVITY
Bigfoot Changes Name
Couche-Tard subsidiary to be called Mac’s Convenience Stores
PETROLEUM
Lundberg Gasoline Price Survey
Gasoline price trends for August 9, 2002
Average U.S. Retail Gasoline Prices
EIA Data, Week of August 12, 2002
FINANCIAL
Pantry Reveals Accounting Error
Mistake won't affect revenue or profits
PEOPLE
Sara Lee Coffee & Tea Promotes Two
Hires new c-store senior sales manger

Wal-Mart's Growth Strategies
Report predicts expansion for retailer through fuel, convenience stores

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- In five years, Wal-Mart could be twice as big as it is today if it increases its market share in newer areas such as gasoline, and major categories such as food and apparel, predicts Retail Forward.

In the recently released report The Age of Wal-Mart, Retail Forward, a management consulting and market research firm specializing in retail intelligence and strategies, expects that Wal-Mart will continue to grow rapidly and test the outer edges of its brand reach with consumers.

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Mo. Court Rejects Tobacco Tax Proposal Challenge
Measure would have raised tax by 55 cents

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- An appeals court on Tuesday rejected a legal challenge to a proposed ballot measure seeking a 55-cent increase in Missouri’s cigarette tax to benefit health care programs, the Associated Press reports.

A three-member panel of the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District ruled that the ballot language was fair.

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DAILY POLL

Do you think CEOs should be held more responsible for accounting errors and financial mis-statements?

Yes.

Accountable, yes, though they are not solely responsible.

No, but their CFOs and accountants should be.

No more than they already are.

I'm not sure.

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NEW PRODUCTS OF THE WEEK
Big Az is Chicken
New chicken sandwich weighs in at a whopping 9.2 ounces
"New" Automatic Grease Interceptors
Keep grease and fats from entering sanitary sewer systems
Merchandisers and Displays from Hussmann
Three-zone merchandiser, refrigerated deli display, and low-temp case-front merchandiser
Brakebush Brothers Easy Gourmet Classic® Chicken Breasts
New flat appearance allows for improved plate coverage
Schwan's Food Service Introduces Grillerz™ and Poof-Perfect® Pizza
Satisfy your patrons and increase profits

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