But Mr Pickles' guidance was welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores, which helped draw it up.
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That data came from a survey conducted by the National Association of Convenience Stores in 2003 and 2004.
The National Association of Convenience Stores, which was one of the plaintiffs in the case, rejected the proposed settlement.
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The decision led the Association of Convenience Stores to question the government's commitment to cutting red tape for businesses.
The Association of Convenience Stores warned the move could set an unwelcome precedent.
The Association of Convenience Stores is making sure all of its members have the full list of affected products and is "confident" its members are fully aware of the problem.
The New York State Association of Convenience Stores had no immediate comment on Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz' price cap proposal, which is due for a formal introduction in the council later this month.
Other convenience stores have reported a loss in Sunday trade of up to 20% this summer, with up to 30% less foot traffic, says Shane Brennan at the Association of Convenience Stores.
"In a small store like a convenience store that is really putting a lot of signage all over the place, " says Jeff Lenard of the National Association of Convenience Stores, referring to the calorie labels.
Driving flavored cigars and other products out of convenience stories will simply drive sales to unregulated sources, such as the Internet, the mail, or Indian tribes, said James Calvin, president of the New York Association of Convenience Stores.
Approximately 40% to 50% of U.S. retailers sell unbranded gas, up from an estimated 37% in 2000, according to the National Association of Convenience Stores, which represents the retailers that sell about three-fourths of the U.S.' motor fuel.
Then, the National Association of Convenience Stores, the trade group for the industry that sells most gas in the country, put out a stunning report on how much swipe fees affect the price of gas and the merchants who sell it.
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