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April 2022

April 2022

Read results of the NACS Consumer Fuels Survey, see how retailers are making way for beverage innovation in the cold vault, get tips for food sampling programs and more!

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Features

Elevate the In-Store Experience

Sampling new foodservice and limited-time offers delivers excitement to your stores.

Battle for the Cold Vault

Retailers wrangle to balance core and new products.

Happy Workers, Happy Customers

Here’s why a positive employee culture can result in increased customer loyalty—however your store defines loyalty.

Leadership Forum

The NACS Leadership Forum explored the Great Attrition, customer experience, the digital path to purchase and more.

How the Pandemic Reshaped Fueling

And here’s what you can do about it.

Departments

By the Numbers

Fewer Trips, Bigger Baskets

Category Close-Up

Out of the Ordinary

Alternative snacks provide a taste of the unusual.

Prepare Now for Ice Cream Season

Frozen treats sell well, so keep that trend going.

Convenience Cares

Supporting Ukraine

From the Editor

Filled Up

Gas Station Gourmet

Rolling With Pepperoni

Mt. Top Convenience is a must-stop for locals and tourists alike in Thomas, West Virginia.

Ideas 2 Go

The Heart of Community 

Shiv’s Convenience gives UofSC students a place to call home. 

Inside Washington

One Voice: Kevin Martello

This month, NACS talks to Kevin Martello, vice president, national retail sales convenience/industry affairs for Keurig Dr Pepper.

Solving for Transportation and Labor

Policy proposals would help relieve the trucker shortage and allow retailers to hire more immigrants and older workers. 

NACS News

TruAge™ Adds Reynolds American as Sponsor

Max Out Your NACS Membership

The Big Question

The Big Question: Ina “Missy” Matthews

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