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July 2023

July 2023

In this July issue, read about how c-stores are tying food and drink deals to microcelebrations, how c-store retailers are keeping their shelves stocked with the latest products and how category managers are staying nimble in the face of ongoing inflation.

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Features

Get In on the National Day Craze

C-stores are tying food and drink deals to microcelebrations—and it’s working.

Clear the Clutter: Rethinking Merchandising

Are you bombarding customers with too many product choices?

Is It Over Yet?

Category managers are staying nimble in the face of ongoing inflation.

Selling the Brands Your Customers Want … or Didn't Even Know They Wanted

Today’s hottest products can help you boost unit sales.

Trendsetters

Here’s how c-store retailers—big and small—keep their shelves stocked with the latest products.

Departments

By the Numbers

The High Cost of Hires

The NACS State of the Industry Compensation Report can help retailers navigate the challenges of hiring new team members.

Category Close-Up

Liquid Gold

Packaged beverages are vital to c-store profitability, especially during inflationary times.

A C-Store Icon Stays Strong

Beverage buyers love the flavor, the fun and even the brain freeze.

Convenience Cares

Wawa Pledges $1 Million to Second Harvest

The pledge will support school partnerships and summer food service programs.

From the Editor

Focus on Fun

Gas Station Gourmet

Farm, Family, Food

Ozarks TravelCenter has a winning recipe for success … and a winning recipe for brisket.

Ideas 2 Go

Bigger Is Better

Wally’s locations are 10 times the size of traditional c-stores to accommodate more foodservice, bathrooms and merchandise.

Inside Washington

One Voice: Lance Klatt

This month, NACS talks to Lance Klatt, Executive Director, Minnesota Service Station Association

Many Twisted Fibers Make the Strongest Rope

NACS News

Max Your NACS

NACS Show Registration Is Open

NACS Food Safety Forum

The Big Question

The Big Question: Brian Kimmel

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