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August 2023

August 2023

In this issue, learn what experts say about the future of beer assortments and the beer-buying experience in c-stores, get a first look at the 2023 NACS Show and discover how digital signage can create a new shopping experience for consumers.

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Features

Inside Non-Tobacco Flavored Disposables

Knowing Your Shoppers

The key to success in retail is having actionable insights about your customer.

The Beer Cooler of the Future

Experts predict what the beer assortment and beer-buying experience of the future will be.

Envisioning an Electric Future

Here’s why you should make tomorrow’s EV plans a focus for today.

Do Better: Advancing the Food Safety Narrative

Food safety crusader Darin Detwiler discusses what is going right and where there are missteps in food safety performance.

EV Observations From Norway

The Scandinavian country has more EVs per capita than anywhere. What has that meant for convenience retailers?

Look Here

Eye-catching, attention-grabbing digital signage can help retailers boost sales and draw in customers.

The Need for Speed

POS enhancements are improving the in-store experience for customers.

Winning Together at the NACS Show

Join thousands of your convenience retail peers and industry stakeholders at the 2023 NACS Show.

Convenience Retail Is Global and Local

Insights and information flowed freely at Convenience Summit Europe in Dublin.

Making Convenience More Convenient

Departments

By the Numbers

Creating an Experience for EV Drivers

Category Close-Up

The Power of Sweetness

Increased prices haven’t soured America’s appetite for packaged sweet snacks.

Convenience Cares

Murphy USA Raises $6 Million for Boys & Girls Clubs of America

From the Editor

Looking Into the Future

No one knows what the future holds, but one thing seems likely: more dog parks.

Gas Station Gourmet

A Little Store With a Big Personality

Red Dirt Jack’s is a family store with great food and a fun mascot.

Ideas 2 Go

Not Going Through the Motions

Air Guitar mixes hospitality with high-end convenience to create a destination store.

Inside Washington

August Recess Refresh

Members of Congress are heading back home, which means grassroots action is more important than ever.

One Voice: Terry Gallagher

This month, NACS talks to Terry Gallagher, President, Gasamat Oil Corp/Smoker Friendly.

NACS News

Convenience Retailing Leaders Recognized at NACS Convenience Summit Europe

Awards were given for overall excellence, sustainability and technology.

Transportation Energy Institute Releases New Consumer Survey Report

NACS Welcomes Three New Team Members

The Big Question

The Big Question: John Roscoe

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