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We Can
Through the strength of the NACS Show community, we can evolve and grow the convenience industry.
Immersed in Europe
From self-checkout to loyalty programs to sustainability, Convenience Summit Europe took convenience retailers on a deep dive into the new retail landscape.
Pump-Side Delivery
Ordering in-store merchandise while filling up is the ultimate convenience for fuel customers.
Waste Not, Want Not
Minimizing food waste is essential for a profitable foodservice program.
Promo Partners
Digital coupon partnerships offer convenience retailers a larger share of the $400 billion annual coupon business. Are you on board?
What Can-A-Business Do?
Legal marijuana is roiling company drug policies.
Purpose-Driven Fuel
Pete Davis, CEO at GreenPrint, discusses retailer sustainability programs focused on carbon reduction.
Great Expectations
Market changes heighten the need for retailers to embrace mobile.
Jump Start
What will it take to accelerate electrification and EV growth?
Ultimate Team Player
NACS Show Day 2 General Session Speaker Robyn Benincasa believes each team member should embrace the concept of shared success.
Departments
Back Page
Thirsty?
Category Close-Up
A Sweet Reward
Consumers indulge in packaged sweet snacks.
From the Editor
At Your Service
Gas Station Gourmet
Feeding the Flock
Sunday is the busiest day for barbecue sales at this Church Point, Louisiana, Kwik Stop.
Global Trends
EVs Ahead
Former Circle K leader Jacob Schram reimagines mobility in 2030 and urges convenience retailers to seize the opportunity.
Good Work
Disaster Planning
Inside Washington
An Unknown Gamble
Online lottery games face an uncertain future in light of a recent Justice Department opinion.
One Voice: Bill Henry
NACS News
#Winning
First Things First
Reduce Credit Card Fees
Online Training Leads to Success
Store Tour
A New Lease on Life
The Warren General Store has been resurrected into a modern convenience store.
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