Putting thought into restrooms leads to positive impressions of the whole store.

Across the country, state associations fight legislative battles with a shared goal of protecting the industry.

Leaning into a Bigfoot theme has helped one store owner stand out.

"What I enjoy most is connecting with people. For many guests, we are their first stop on their way to work, and I love being able to help start their day on a positive note."

Independents are playing a different game than the biggest retailers—but smart maneuvers aren’t about size.

According to the NACS/NIQ TDLinx convenience store count, there were 151,975 convenience stores in the United States at the end of 2025.

AI is transforming the field, but that’s just part of the story as retailers lean into loss prevention strategies and solutions.

On-site alcoholic beverage service in c-stores—in other words, adding a bar—is the ultimate tool for building dwell time.

As we pick up speed in 2026, what are the fuels and energy issues that will be important to convenience retailers? NACS asked two leaders in the field for their thoughts on what to expect: John Eichberger, executive director of the Transportation Energy Institute, and Denton Cinquegrana, chief oil analyst at OPIS.