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In the April issue, read about opportunities to set yourself apart despite current consumer sentiments, how rebranding can revitalize your business and how retailers can connect with consumers before they walk in the door.
Features
Finding the Right Brand Partner
Choose what fuel to carry wisely because it’s an ongoing partnership.
Freshening Up Your Brand
Rebranding can revitalize your business—if it’s done right.
Permitting Pitfalls
How to avoid (or learn to accept) the common hiccups that occur with local development and building approvals.
Power Breakfast
Capitalize on the most important meal of the day.
Thriving in an Online World
THRIVR, created by NACS and powered by SOCi, helps retailers connect with consumers before they walk in the door.
How to Sell Fuel to People in a Bad Mood
There are opportunities to set yourself apart and create a connection with your customers—even if they’re grumpy.
How to Lead in the Age of Disruption
The 2023 NACS Leadership Forum explored transformation, inspiration and innovation.
Departments
By the Numbers
Communication Really Is Key
Category Close-Up
Ice Creamy Sales
Packaged ice cream continues to bring in solid sales, especially as the weather warms.
Looking at the Alternative
Alternative snacks were making a comeback, but that momentum was cut short by inflation. What’s next for the category?
Convenience Cares
Wawa Warms Up Polar Plungers
From the Editor
Fueled Up
Gas Station Gourmet
Epic Proportions
Rocket Market is a neighborhood hub that offers its customers a uniquely local experience.
Ideas 2 Go
More Than a Truckers’ Paradise
While Kenly 95 Petro caters to professional drivers, the complex has plenty to lure tourists and locals alike.
Inside Washington
Meet the New Senators of the 118th Congress
Among the eight freshmen, there are six Republicans and two Democrats.
One Voice: Jay Nelson
NACS News
Connect With Exec Ed Alumni
NACS Welcomes Logan Dion
The Big Question
The Big Question: Blackie Wills
Explore Other Issues
Meet NACS Chairman Jared Scheeler, see how c-stores are using AI and explore the latest packaging options for your foodservice in the January issue.
Read how to put your c-store on the digital search map, plus get tips for managing supply-chain issues and beefing up the dinner daypart in the February issue.
See who made our Top 100 list of convenience retailers by store count, and hear from leaders of fast-growing chains about their M&A strategies. Learn about self-checkout, hiring veterans and more.
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!
NACS SOI data on the foodservice category, tips for competing with QSRs, what’s new in craft sodas and better-for-you candy and more awaits you in the foodservice issue.
Read our exclusive coverage of the 2022 NACS State of the Industry Summit, featuring data and insights from the NACS State of the Industry Report of Data.
Get tips for handling inflationary pricing pressure, see what brands are top of mind for c-store shoppers, rethink the tobacco back bar and more.
See why private-label brands have real sticking power in c-stores, how energy and sports drinks are amping up healthier options and get an inside look at new store designs.
ESG reporting, drive-thru how-tos, snacking trends, loyalty programs, social media and store security are among the topics we cover in this month's pre-NACS Show issue.
Delve into customer journeys, corporate culture, beverage trends, 24/7 operations and much more in the latest issue.