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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

Why almost every pair of jeans has a zipper that says ‘YKK’

If you look closely at the zipper on your pants right now, odds are that it has 3 letters engraved on the tab: "YKK." But what does it mean?

How to Grocery Shop & Save

You are what you eat—and you eat what you buy. Follow these tips and our grocery store map to make smart, healthy purchases that your body will love!

How to shop smart buying food at dollar stores

With rising inflation and food costs, Jennifer Westhoven shows you how to cut your next grocery bill without compromising your health.

When is a gas station not a convenience store?

What's the difference between a gas station and a convenience store? It may not matter to you, but it does to Marilyn Nenninger. And to me.

Gas Station and Convenience Store Local Marketing Becomes Important

Gas station and convenience store local marketing will change to reach local consumers and mobile consumers through search engine searches.

Commercial Building Construction: Taking the Convenience Store to a Whole New Level

Wagner Oil convenience store is a Wick Buildings commercial building construction project that raises the bar with interesting features and craftsmanship.

Preventing Convenience Store Robberies

Physical security companies that employ security guards have the tools necessary to prevent and stop robberies from happening at local convenience stores.

The surprising semi-secret ingredient in many Japanese convenience store rice balls: oil

A lot of the rice balls on convenience store shelves include oil, but it’s not to make them taste better.

Vote: Are No-Merchandise Stores the Next Big Thing?

Imagine going to a local clothing store … but you don’t find actual merchandise? Instead, a stylist greets you and helps you order...

Heart risks rise when convenience store trips are common, study says

Where else but a convenience store can you fill up your tank, get an extra large 49-cent cup of coffee and be a scratch away from winning...

Find a One-Stop Shopping Experience at Your Local Convenience Store

You can find a one-stop shopping experience at your local convenience store that can save you time and help you check off all the items on your to-do list in one swoop.

How Convenience Store Owners Can Combat Meltflation

Faced with supply chain strains and resulting inflation, it’s time to rethink the traditional bagged ice model.

What's Your Favorite Sedalia Convenience Store?

What keeps you coming back there? Is it the location, the people, the product? Tell me all about it!

Find Everything You Need at the Convenience Store

A convenience store is a great place to stop to get the things you need and even some that you don’t!

Go Shopping At A Convenience Store And We'll Tell You Which Heather You Are

Five important manners to remember when buying something at a Japanese convenience store

Frustrated clerk lists what shoppers should do in the land of stellar customer service.

Is a Drive-thru Really Quicker Than the Convenience Store?

Three Great Things About Convenience Store Coffee

We have coffee ready for you all day long, as well as other food and beverages that will help you stay stocked up on the road.