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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.
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
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.