Proposed 60-cent increase could threaten out-of-state business. Retailers in Delaware are preparing for a debate over a proposed 60-cents-a-pack increase in the cigarette tax–a tax lawmakers expect to be approved this week, stating it’s for the greater good of the state. “We have committed that it will go to help school construction and to help…
Pearson Fuels expands California’s e85 market
New ARB grant helps company develop “greener” gas stations. Pearson Fuels has become a major recipient of grant funding from the California Air Resources Board (ARB). Under the grant, ARB has agreed to work closely with Pearson Fuels and financially support the company’s building of Ethanol (E-85) infrastructure throughout the state of California, according to…
gas prices fall eleven cents
Drop expected to taper off sooner than later. Gasoline prices fell an average of about 11 cents per gallon in the U.S. over the past two weeks, according to data published by the Lundberg survey. The survey revealed that the average price of self-serve regular unleaded gas stood at $2.9961 per gallon on June 22–a…
milk prices jump
Are retailers ready to deal with consumer complaints once prices reach $5 per gallon? Think we’re talking about gasoline? Think again. Skyrocketing milk prices in New York will climb another 53 cents a gallon next month, and milk in the city could cost up to $4.40 a gallon. And it could get worse by year’s…
texas oil companies prepare for emergencies
New protocol sets up state to handle possible fuel shortages. Texas oil company executives and state leaders are constructing measures to improve gasoline delivery during hurricanes, hopefully reducing the amount of stranded motorists often seen during such disasters, such as in 2005 when Hurrican Rita left roads filled with3.6 million fleeing residents. Because of those…
7eleven emphasizes innovativeproduct needs
Chain investing $1 billion to make stores “more presentable from the fresh foods perspective.” by David Orgel, Editor-in-Chief, Supermarket News 7-Eleven is urging suppliers to help boost the convenience store company’s innovative products pipeline, said Joseph DePinto, president and chief executive of the Dallas-based chain. In a speech last week, DePinto said the retailer, which…
tenn law attacks underage sales
State is first to pass legislation to card all customers, no exceptions. Tennessee is set to become the first state in the nation to require carding of anyone, without exception, who buys beer for off-premises consumption starting July 1, thanks to the new Tennessee Responsible Vendor Act, according to the Associated Press. Designed to curb…
indiana operator unleashes bold expansion plan
Jerry Tipps has already found success in his sole Jerry’s Junction store in Muncie, Ind. He’s had so much success, that he plans on increasing it tenfold by starting up 10 more stores by the end of the year. “It’s an aggressive number,” Tipps told the Star Press. “I’m hoping to have a minimum of…
senate passes new energy bill
CAFÉ and ethanol become hot topics in Washington. A new bill passed has called for a 40% increase in the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAF⊃) for automobiles. The increase is intended to force manufacturers to produce more fuel-efficient automobiles. The new bill calls for the CAF⊃ to be raised to 35 miles per gallon (mph)…
common mistakes in battery pack development and how to avoid them
A few oversights can turn your battery project a nightmare. This whitepaper examines commonly made mistakes to keep in mind to ensure your project goes as smoothly as possible. Common Mistakes in Battery Pack Development (And How to Avoid Them) (pdf)To view this document, click here