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December 2025

December 2025

We're closing out 2025 by celebrating the past two decades of Henry Armour as our NACS president and CEO. 

Features

Celebrating 20 Years of Leadership With Henry Armour

From the growth of global engagement to transforming our NACS culture and cultivating future leaders, Armour's vision and guidance will take this industry to the next level. 

How C-Stores Can Fight Human Trafficking

The convenience retail industry plays a leading role in a movement that is saving lives.

The Missing Step in Communication: Accountability

Your team may be great—but without clear communication and accountability, even the best operations can lose consistency as they grow.

C-Store Coffee Station Innovation

New equipment, flavors and functional concoctions keep the coffee category percolating.

The Next Big Flavor Trends in C-Stores

How can convenience store operators stay on top of what’s hot now with flavors and what’s going to be popular next?

A+ Insights From The NACS Show Education Sessions

U.K. Tobacco Sales at a Crossroads

Operators in the United States should take notice as regulations and societal changes transform U.K. tobacco retailing.

Departments

Category Close-Up

Are Cigarettes Losing Their Grip?

In a challenged tobacco market, will cigarettes lose their top in-store spot?

Faces of the Industry

Ashley Joseph has a Heart for Helping Out

“Something just kept pulling me back into the guest services field. One of the things I love about it is that there is always a need to help out somewhere,” she said. 

From the Editor

Lasting Leadership

"I’m so happy that Henry is on the cover of this issue, and that we can celebrate everything he’s accomplished."

Gas Station Gourmet

‘Good Vibes’ Drive Business at South End Country Mart

Taking care of people is at the heart of this Lafayette c-store's purpose and mission.

Ideas 2 Go

Feeling at Home at Kimura General Store

For more than 100 years, Hawaiians have considered the Kimura General Store in Papaikou their home away from home.

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Each NACS Show Expo Tops the One Before

This year's Expo was nothing short of AmaZing.

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