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February 2024

February 2024

This issue is dedicated to industry advocacy, highlighting various ways your voice can be heard. Additionally, we dive deep into the state of data tools in convenience as well as the number of c-stores in the country—which has grown for the second consecutive year.

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Features

Becoming Data-Driven

Data tools continue to be a catalyst for change in the convenience industry.

Let Your Voice Be Heard

Being an industry advocate can be as simple as telling your story.

Power in Numbers

The Greater Houston Retailers Cooperative Association is a leading example of the power of industry associations.

C-Store Diplomacy State by State

It’s vital for operators to make their voices heard in their state capital.

U.S. Convenience Store Count Stands at 152,396 Stores

Being an industry advocate can be as simple as telling your story.

Departments

By the Numbers

Do Your Customers Want Fries With That?

Category Close-Up

A Better For You Alternative

The alternative snacks category delivers the unusual flavors consumers crave.

Convenience Cares

OnCue Raises $367,000 for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital

OnCue has raised $3,603,857 for the organization since 2007.

From the Editor

Advocating for Advocacy

Gas Station Gourmet

Looking Back for Future Ideas

Al Hebert looks at the best foodservice ideas he’s encountered in the past year.

Ideas 2 Go

From Swings to BBQ

Duke’s Travel Plaza sells an eclectic array of services and Texas-made products.

Inside Washington

The Administration’s Labor Agenda

As elections approach, President Biden’s administration is pushing various labor regulations.

NACS News

Save Your Seat for the NACS SOI Summit

Connect Over Lunch

Convenience Unites at the 2024 NACS Day on the Hill

The Big Question

The Big Question: Tom Brennan, chief merchandising officer, Casey’s General Stores

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