Home    Issues    June 2023

June 2023

June 2023

In this June NACS State of the Industry issue, read about how inside sales in convenience retail held on in 2022 despite facing high inflation and record gasoline prices, c-stores being the destination for food, snacks and beverages and four emerging shopper trends that are shaping 2023 and beyond.

View Digital Version

Features

Fuels Outlook 2023

Up, down, or sideways?

Growing Your Basket Size in 2023

NACS Convenience Voices program reveals four shopper trends that are shaping 2023 and beyond.

Inside Sales Exceed Expectations

Convenience stores are the destination for food, snacks and beverages.

A Fresh Look at Managing Retail Fuels

Branded or proprietary? How many grades or blends?

How Each Region Stacks Up

Regional performance metrics reveal insights for fuel, merchandise and store expenses in 2022.

The Ultimate C-Store Road Trip

What happens when two sisters and a cat drive 3,189 miles across 13 states in seven days?

Uncertainty Remains

The economic outlook is ‘really, really difficult to read’—but retailers can prepare for whatever scenario unfolds.

4 Key Points From the SOI Summit

Amid thousands of data points and a treasure trove of insights, here are some important big-picture takeaways.

Should You Compete With Your Battleship or Destroyer?

Battleships are massive vessels, with unmatched firepower. Destroyers are smaller but offer agility and easier operations. When you’re looking at a new site, consider:

Billions of Touchpoints

Casey’s marketing approach aims to create a unified experience wherever customers engage.

The Elephant in the Room

Inside sales held on in 2022 despite facing a high inflationary environment and record gasoline prices.

The Headlines Don’t Tell the Whole Story

EVs will play an important role in the future. The question is when … and where.

Departments

By the Numbers

Private-Brand Sales Surge

Category Close-Up

Traffic Building Brews

Beer continues to attract customers into c-stores as category sales hover near their pandemic peak.

A Flavor Playground

Innovation and variety keep the cold dispensed beverage category fresh.

Convenience Cares

Parker’s Community Fund Donates Landmark $5 Million Gift

From the Editor

Summiting Another SOI

Gas Station Gourmet

Where Everybody Knows Your Name

At Geaux Fresh Convenience Market, community and festival-worthy food come together.

Ideas 2 Go

The Road Well-Traveled

EddieWorld caters to those coming and going between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

Inside Washington

Summer Fuels and E15

NACS advocates for retailers to have the ability to sell E15 year-round.

Unsustainable Swipe Fee Increases

One Voice: Sharif Jamal

This month, NACS talks to Sharif Jamal, Director of Brand Development Chestnut Market.

NACS News

Get to Know Your Customers Through Better Marketing

Making Sustainability Convenient: The NACS Sustainability Playbook

The Big Question

The Big Question: Chuck Maggelet

Explore Other Issues

April 2024

April 2024

Summer road trips are on the horizon, and we share how convenience stores are gearing up to be the ultimate one-stop shop. Also, check out “What Consumers Say about Prices, Crime and C-Store Jobs” with the latest survey results from the 2024 NACS Consumer Survey. Read more—from optimal team uniforms to protecting your EV charging station from vandals—this April issue is packed with industry insights.
March 2024

March 2024

In this issue, we focus on foodservice, and delve into navigating food recalls, food packaging sustainability and stackability and how cookies can change the game. Also, check out the Top 100 retailers list and how to prepare for the upcoming once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse.
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.
January 2024

January 2024

In this issue, we navigate the Conexxus Roadmap and how technology will reshape the c-store landscape, discuss the importance of food safety and discover trends behind the modern nicotine consumer.
December 2023

December 2023

In this issue learn what retailers are doing to stave off shoplifting, read the latest tips on right-sizing your beer cooler and how cigarettes are still powering sales. 
November 2023

November 2023

This issue goes deep with its coverage of the 2023 NACS Show in Atlanta, including coverage of education sessions and the expo floor.
October 2023

October 2023

In this issue, read about how convenience stores can score big in a new era of NIL deals, growing cannabis legalization, maintaining EV chargers, and trends in the Candy category.
September 2023

September 2023

In this issue, read about how consumers rely on c-stores for their favorite salty snacks, preview 2023 NACS Show education sessions and join NACS Chairman Don Rhoads for five days for another great ‘Rhoads’ trip.
August 2023

August 2023

In this issue, learn what experts say about the future of beer assortments and the beer-buying experience in c-stores, get a first look at the 2023 NACS Show and discover how digital signage can create a new shopping experience for consumers.
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.
Subscribe Advertise Editorial Guidelines & Submissions Permissions & Reprints Contact NACS Media

© NACS All Rights Reserved

Privacy Policy Terms of Use Help
To provide complete functionality, this web site needs your explicit consent to store browser cookies. We recommended that you "allow all cookies" so you may be able to use certain features, such as logging in, saving articles, or personalizing content.