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Meet NACS Chairman Jared Scheeler, see how c-stores are using AI and explore the latest packaging options for your foodservice in the January issue.
Features
Thinking Big
NACS Chairman Jared Scheeler aims to inspire smaller retailers to take their stores to the next level.
Package Deal
Convenience retailers turn to sustainable packaging to keep food and drinks fresh and warm.
Welcome to an Intelligent 2022
As AI moves mainstream, it's time to lean in and embrace machine learning's present-day uses.
Departments
Back Page
Lucky Stop Indeed
Category Close-Up
Up, Up and Away
E-cigs rebound as smokeless continues to soar.
A Necessary Staple
Fluid milk might not have high margins, but it has the potential to contribute.
From the Editor
Meet the Future
Gas Station Gourmet
Indian Food Gem
Stop by the Chit Chaat Café for butter chicken, chutneys, curries, samosa burritos and family.
Global Trends
New in Norway
Reitan's 7-Eleven Market offers grocery items and food to go for people on the move.
Good Work
‘C’ Stands for Community
Ideas 2 Go
An Attitude of Service
Iowa 80 Truckstop has built its business on making customers happy.
Inside Washington
7.5 Billion Reasons to Read This
Bipartisan infrastructure law funds new grant programs for alternative fueling.
One Voice: Aaron Littlefield
Common Sense in a SNAP
Modernizing the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) to allow hot foods.
NACS News
The Evolution of Self-Checkout
Tap Into NACS Resources on Trending Topics
The HR Conference for C-Stores
Get Key Insights at the NACS SOI Summit
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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.
See who made our Top 100 list of convenience retailers by store count, and hear from leaders of fast-growing chains about their M&A strategies. Learn about self-checkout, hiring veterans and more.
Read results of the NACS Consumer Fuels Survey, see how retailers are making way for beverage innovation in the cold vault, get tips for food sampling programs and more!
NACS SOI data on the foodservice category, tips for competing with QSRs, what’s new in craft sodas and better-for-you candy and more awaits you in the foodservice issue.
Read our exclusive coverage of the 2022 NACS State of the Industry Summit, featuring data and insights from the NACS State of the Industry Report of Data.
Get tips for handling inflationary pricing pressure, see what brands are top of mind for c-store shoppers, rethink the tobacco back bar and more.
See why private-label brands have real sticking power in c-stores, how energy and sports drinks are amping up healthier options and get an inside look at new store designs.
ESG reporting, drive-thru how-tos, snacking trends, loyalty programs, social media and store security are among the topics we cover in this month's pre-NACS Show issue.
Delve into customer journeys, corporate culture, beverage trends, 24/7 operations and much more in the latest issue.
Recap highlights of the 2022 NACS Show—including the Top 10 Cool New Products, education sessions, general sessions and more—in the November issue.