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This month NACS Magazine unveils insights from the 2022 NACS Convenience Voices mobile shopper survey and talks to Don Rhoads, our new NACS chairman, about the important role convenience stores play in their communities. Get to know Don and his plans for the year ahead in "A Time to Give Back"
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What's Your Food Safety Culture?
The inaugural NACS Food Safety Conference explored ways to drive change and manage risk in c-store foodservice programs.
23 for 2023
Here’s what c-store foodservice pros see as on-trend.
Looking Backward—and Forward
The NACS 2022 Convenience Voices survey finds today’s c-store shopper wants the store they know and love—but better.
Next-Level Goodness
KeHE’s mission to serve and feed America is fueled by an obsession with natural and organic, specialty and fresh products.
A Time to Give Back
New NACS chairman applauds the industry for giving.
Departments
By the Numbers
Generation Search
Category Close-Up
A Fluid Staple
The milk category in convenience stores has been trending upward.
Convenience Cares
7-Eleven Expands CMN Fundraising
From the Editor
How It Used to Be
Gas Station Gourmet
The Corner Grocery
From chili dogs to live worms to beauty supplies—this is what convenience is all about.
Ideas 2 Go
Service With a Smile
Ewing Oil strives to fulfill its mission of excellent customer service in a friendly atmosphere.
Inside Washington
Divided Government
Here's what to expect in the 118th Congress.
One Voice: Frank Squilla
This month, NACS talks to Frank Squilla, EVP, industry and trade relations, InComm Payments.
NACS News
Future Capabilities of ICE Vehicles and Liquid Fuels
Register for NACS HR Forum
Expand Your Fuels Knowledge
The Big Question
The Big Question: Lisa Dell'Alba
Explore Other Issues
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.
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.