Walmart’s impact on the c-store market
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart recently got into the c-store business in March, and there is plenty of speculation of what changes that will have on the industry, according to TheCityWire.com.
Andrew Balash, of Vaughn Industries, has passed away
Andrew Balash, 47, a highly respected innovator of conveyor rollers, has died.
Insights into the coffee and hot beverage market
ROSEMONT, Ill. — There are a number of trends that have positive signs for c-stores and hot-dispensed beverages, according to CSPnet.com.
California carwashes called ‘unconscionable’ in attempt at arbitration
LOS ANGELES — A pair of carwashes attempted to compel arbitration in a proposal for a wage-and-hour class action, but were rejected because of their failure to translate English language documents into Spanish for employees, according to Law 360.
With at-home washing banned, a carwash is saving water, losing money, by eliminating wash packages
WORTHINGTON, Minn. — An incomplete water system has caused water restrictions in Minnesota, according to station KSFY.
Car cleaning services available at San Francisco airport
SAN FRANCISCO — Airport now offering eco-friendly mobile carwashing services in all parking facilities, according to a SFOconnect.com blog post.
Nascar Car Wash chain looking to maneuver through carwash business
CHICAGO — The new COO of Nascar Car Wash wants to lead the chain to victory, according to chicagobusiness.com.
Carwash tour of successful washes by NYSCWA
SARATOGA, N.Y. — A tour of four carwashes was done by the NYSCWA on May 8, to showcase some of the successful washes in the state of New York.
Dr. Joseph Enning, carwash innovator, has passed away
It is with great sadness that Professional Carwashing & Detailing reports the death of Dr. Joseph Enning, 85, an innovator in the carwash industry.
Winner announced for PC&D benchmark survey
LATHAM, N.Y. — Jim Sperlazza has won an iPad Mini for filling out the 2014 PC&D benchmark survey.
Effectively using daily deal websites
CLEVELAND — Sites like Groupon and LivingSocial can be valuable tools for your carwash, but you need to know how to target your customers for a quality return on investment, according to Small Business Trends.
GM’s failure to recall vehicles chronicled in TV special
DETROIT — There have been 13 deaths and 51 accidents linked to General Motors faulty ignition switch which GM is accused with covering up rather than addressing, according to a press release.
