It might not be surprising to learn that age restricted product retailers are always interested in tools to help prevent underage tobacco and vapor sales.  In past We Card surveys, retailers have usually answered that if there’s a new tool or technique to prevent underage sales, they’ll want that tool or technique.

Developing employees involves training and regular positive reinforcement -- we all know that what gets rewarded gets repeated. Employees who perform well at their jobs often report that management not only stays on top of how they’re doing but also rewards their good performance. One of the best ways to do this is to provide positive reinforcement when employees do the right things and constructive feedback when they do the wrong things. If you don’t, your employees will do what they think is right instead of what you know is right.

Reading the news headlines you might think that those underage are getting tobacco and vapor products primarily by buying them from retail outlets. This is not the case.

According to a 2017 survey conducted by NACS of more than a 1,000 consumers, many Americans got their start working in a convenience store. It’s a great place to gain experience, work with customers and learn the ropes.