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February 2022

February 2022

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. 

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Features

Ring the Dinner Bell

The evening daypart offers opportunities to enhance your foodservice business.

High and Dry

Convenience retailers are adapting to beverage supply disruption.

Learning to Lead

District and store-level managers look within to each other to learn what it takes to be a better leader.

Search Me

When customers ask Google or Siri—where is your nearest coffee shop, bakery or ATM?—will your c-store show up?

What's New With CBD?

Five key questions for 2022 and beyond.

U.S. Convenience Store Count

This marks the fourth-straight yearly decline as single-store operators continue to exit the industry.

Departments

By the Numbers

Don’t Leave Home Without It

Category Close-Up

Bounce Back

Salty snacks are recovering from their pandemic decline.

Convenience Cares

Tornado Relief

From the Editor

Seek and Find?

Gas Station Gourmet

Fresh Flavor on a Stick

Deep-fried pickles and chicken tenders are a winning combination at Chip’s To Go Market. 

Ideas 2 Go

Raising the Bar

Mellen Street Market has groceries, fresh foodservice and a full bar.

Inside Washington

One Voice: Chris Hartman

2021 Legislative Wins

How NACS worked to make the industry’s voice heard in Congress.

NACS News

Industry Update Luncheons

The Big Question

The Big Question

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