CSP Magazine | December 2012

Don Zietlow of Kwik Trip: Retail Leader of the Year

Read all about why Don Zietlow, owner and CEO of Kwik Trip, is CSP's 2012 Retail Leader of the Year.

- Also in this Issue -

Go behind the scenes (and in front of the camera) at CSP's 2012 Retail Leader of the Year Dinner and Toast. Also, find out what CSP's exclusive Outlook Survey reveals for 2012, the eighth year of the report. Plus coverage of CSP's Shopper Insights & Engagement Forum, a look at the tobacco capsule market, the potential of snack and candy line extensions, and much more.

In this Issue:

Cover Story

A look at the man who built Kwik Trip into a $4.2 billion business with heart, soul and a purpose.

Guest Columns

Special Coverage

Behold the winners of this year's CSP Retailer Choice Best New Product Contest.

Features

Industry colleagues, family and guests honor Kwik Trip leader Zietlow.

More retailers report cautious optimism in Outlook Survey, but success proves highly local.

An exploration of the fuzzy, far-off future of foodservice at retail.

CSP forum examines how age, race and weather nudge consumer behavior.

Marlboro NXT explodes onto market as challenger to Camel Crush.

Induction cooktops deliver precision, speed, safety, showmanship—at a price.

What’s really going on with the politically charged Lifeline service.

Line extensions in snacks, candy offer incremental gains if handled right.

With 166% growth and a bushel of new products, beer subcategory is apple of c-stores’ eye.

Pump ‘N Pak uses ice cream, local brands, lunch counter to caters to customers.

Editor's Note

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