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Convenience Distribution ™ March/April Issue
ON THE COVER
On the Warpath

Distributors seek equity in battle against untaxed Native American cigarettes

by Bob Gatty

Key Takeaways
•    The situation in New York is the most severe, with the state losing upwards of  $200 million in revenue as year.
•    The Coalition to Stop Contraband Tobacco is working for passage of the PACT Act, which will halt mail delivery of tobacco and make failure to collect taxes a federal offense.

ALSO INSIDE...

ON THE COVER

  • On the Warpath - New York State leads the charge to end contraband tobacco sales.  Native American tobacco is at the center of the debate.
  • Distributor Profile - There’s no standing still for Mountain-Service Distributors, a regional distributor with the motto, “You Grow or You Die.”
  • Job One in 2010 - Distributors are challenged to keep employees engaged and productive.
  • Software: Streamlining and Saving - Distributors are finding many software options to help them save money and improve efficiencies in the warehouse.
  • Category Spotlight:  Kids’ Candy and Novelties -  As the fifth most popular in-store category in c-stores, candy selection is crucial for retailers and their wholesale partners.  
  • The WDS Solution - The c-store channel is seeing many benefits from warehouse-delivered snacks and multi-vendor endcaps.


Special Snack Section

  • Salty Snacks - Why are salty snacks so popular?
  • Alternative Snacks - Alternative snacks fill in when meals aren’t available.
  • Sweet Snacks - Neither penny-pinching nor obesity can keep people away.
  • The AWMA Show  - New exhibitors and speaker update!

Also Inside…

  • Editorial – Going Digital
  • Chairman’s Perspective--AWMA Educational Opportunities Abound
  • Industry Beat-- About and concerning the supply chain
  • AWMA in Action -  AWMA Day on the Hill, Ray Foley Scholarships, Foodservice Fundamentals
  • The Smoke Scene -  Tobacco accessories
  • Industry Calendar
  • What’s Hot

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