CSP Magazine | December 2011

The Essence of Leadership

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Probably no topic has been written about more than leadership. But I believe we need to dust off those books and do a very thoughtful study of what we really want in our leaders. We need to be accountable for the standards we set and the performance we expect—nothing less.

Also in this Issue

Read all about why CSP has chosen DePinto as its 2011 Retail Leader of the Year.

Friends, family, co-workers honor 7-Eleven boss DePinto.

In 2011 CSP Outlook Survey, retailers attempt to move beyond flat.

New Giant To Go offers customers a healthy dose of fresh foods.

Will Tesoro’s recent acquisition spur a new kind of M&A?

Pret A Manger tries to translate U.K. success to the American marketplace.

Retailers won battle of Durbin Amendment, but who really won the war?

Try walking a mile as a shopper who is female, Hispanic or of a different generation.

Bottom-tier cigarette makers struggle as gap tightens between premium and discount.

Propel, PC&F carve out renewable-fuels deal that could be industry template.

As tax credits end, natural-gas fuel industry attempts to set anchor.

Is lottery a market-basket builder or low-margin line clogger?

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