Thursday March 29, 2007 FEATURES Sheetz online: from job previews to job applications "We're moving toward a paperless hiring system," said Earl Springer, manager of recruitment for Sheetz, Inc. Applicants begin by proceeding through the Realistic Job Preview on the Sheetz Web site; if they pass muster in the preview, then in many cases they can carry on and actually apply online, Springer said. (Full Story) UL moves closer to completing E85 fuel dispenser requirements Underwriters Laboratories, Northbrook, Ill., announced a timeline for completion of research and validation of safety certification requirements for E85 fuel dispensing equipment. Once the research is finalized and the science established, UL said, it expects to be prepared to accept products for evaluation and certification. (Full Story) Sign up for a FREE subscription to NPN, the magazine that has been reporting news and trends in the petroleum and convenience store industry since 1909. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Get The Data That Drives The Petroleum & Convenience Industry Today! To order your print copy or CD version of the 2006 NPN MarketFacts edition, please click here NEWS ITEMS Tesco awaits court ruling on construction of distribution center in California Tesco says it could lose $39.6 million "under the best case scenario" if a California state court orders it to stop construction of a planned distribution center, according to a March 28 article by Jonathan Birchall in The Financial Times. (Full Story) Retalix StorePoint to be installed in more than 27,000 BP sites in 18 nations Retalix Ltd., a provider of enterprise-wide software solutions for food retailers and distributors, announced March 27 that BP, the world's third largest oil, gas and petrochemical company, has selected Retalix StorePoint store and fuel software applications for over 27,000 petrol stations, convenience stores and quick service restaurants across 18 countries. (Full Story) Ontario to get toughest ID check system in Canada The Ontario Convenience Store Association (OCSA) this month unveiled what it said is the toughest system of ID checks for age restricted products in Canada. (Full Story) Mag Sump Sensor is designed to provide immediate detection of liquid OPW Fuel Management Systems, Hodgkins, Ill., on March 27 announced the introduction of its new Mag Sump Sensor, designed to provide immediate detection of the presence of hydrocarbons and/or water in a tank sump or dispenser sump. (Full Story) Sunday sale of alcohol is dealt blow in Georgia Legislature A move to legalize the Sunday sale of alcohol likely died in the Georgia Legislature on March 26, the Associated Press reported. (Full Story) Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi opposes governor's proposal A proposal by Governor Haley Barbour to divide the $20 million that currently funds highly effective tobacco prevention and cessation programs implemented by The Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi among three state agencies would decimate tobacco prevention in Mississippi, the Partnership said in a statement. (Full Story) Proposed federal tax increase on cigarettes wins Senate approval Senator Gordon H. Smith (R-Ore.) said that the Senate's March 23 passage of his amendment to the 2008 federal budget allows for an increase in the federal tobacco tax to help fund and expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), which provides health care coverage for millions of low-income children. (Full Story) Shell Eco-marathon to take place April 13-14 at California Speedway After more than 20 successful years in Europe and the United Kingdom, the world-renowned Shell Eco-marathon is coming to the United States. (Full Story) Retail fuel marketers form coalition to address temperature compensation A national coalition of associations representing independent petroleum marketers on March 26 announced the formation of the Partnership for Uniform Marketing Practices (P.U.M.P.). (Full Story) Couche-Tard acquires 28 stores in Ohio Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., Laval, Quebec, announced March 23 that it has signed, through its subsidiary Mac's Convenience Stores LLC, an agreement to acquire 28 stores in northwest Ohio from Sterling Stores, LLC. (Full Story) David Crouse named president of OPW Fluid Transfer Group Dover Resources, Kansas City, Mo., a division of Dover Corporation on March 20 announced the promotion of David Crouse to the position of president of its OPW Fluid Transfer Group effective April 1, 2007. (Full Story) Wawa to automate recruiting and hiring with Deploy Solutions To support recruiting and retention, Wawa will use Deploy Solutions' automated system, according to a March 23 press release issued by Deploy, based in Newton, Mass. Wawa will use Deploy Enterprise Talent Suite. (Full Story) For sale: more than 100 ampm franchise stores with BP-branded stations The sale of 104 ampm franchise stores with BP-branded gas stations in the Atlanta metro area is being handled by NRC Realty Advisors, according to the NRC Web site. (Full Story) In Nevada, a bill would outlaw teen possession of tobacco A bill that would outlaw possession of tobacco products by teens passed a major hurdle March 22 in the Nevada Legislature, according to an article by Ray Hagar in the March 23 edition of The Reno Gazette-Journal. (Full Story) In South Carolina: UST cleanup costs to lead to higher gas tax? Drivers in South Carolina might face higher gasoline prices to offset the state's failure to clean up leaking fuel tanks that are polluting groundwater, according to an article by Sammy Fretwell in the March 22 edition of The State. (Full Story) BP Products North America issues statement on CSB final report BP issued the following statement in response to a U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) report on an explosion and fire at BP's refinery in Texas City, Texas. (Full Story) PRODUCT OF THE WEEK Introducing the newest addition to the FLAVOR ID family Flavor ID Collars™ clip securely to the neck of your coffee pot and stay there, and they last longer than decals. They can also be removed and placed on another pot. The larger print makes your flavors more easily identifiable, and the in-stock flavors available include Dark Roast, House Blend, Decaf, French Vanilla and Hazelnut. The Flavor ID Collar™ fits on Bloomfield, Wilbur Cutis, among others. Typestyle, graphics and color of the lettering can be customized. Plastic & Products Marketing www.plasticpm.com CALENDAR OF EVENTS NACS Leadership Challenge Paradise, Texas April 1-6 (703) 684-3600 www.nacsonline.com WPMCA 2007 Convention Industry Trade Show Marriott Madison West Madison, Wis. April 3-4 (888) 856-7555 www.wpmca.org   2007 NACS SOI Summit Hilton Riverside New Orleans April 10-12 (703) 684-3600 www.nacsonline.com MPM - Minnesota Petroleum Marketers Association 2007 Convention & Trade Show Sheraton Bloomington Hotel Bloomington, Minn. April 10-12 (651) 484-7227 www.mpmaonline.com   OPIS Ethanol & Biodisel Management W Lakeshore Hotel Chicago April 11-13 (866) 620-5940 www.opisnet.com/ethbiomgmt/ Fuel Management University Loews Ventana Canyon Resort Tucson, Ariz. April 24-26 (866) 620-5940 www.opisnet.com/fmu   For a complete list of industry events, go to NPN's calendar web page.  Published By NPN Group |  © 2007 NPN Group | All Rights Reserved For more information on NPN MarketPulse, contact: Gary Bevers, group publisher M2MEDIA360 Retail Distribution Group Ph: 832-444-7675 Fax: 800-430-3446 Keith Reid, editor-in-chief M2MEDIA360 NPN Group Ph: 630-739-0280 Fax: 630-739-0321 This newsletter is protected by United States copyright and other intellectual property laws and may not be reproduced, rewritten, distributed, re-disseminated, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast, directly or indirectly, in any medium without the prior written permission of M2MEDIA360.

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