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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.
Features
Military Ready
Are veterans an overlooked hiring opportunity for c-stores?
Self-Checkout Strategies
Practical advice on why, how and who is doing what with cashierless options.
Spice It Up
Make sales sizzle with peppery products and fiery foodservice offerings.
Thanks for the LIFT
A lighting, image and facilities transformation revs up sales at one Wisconsin c-store.
The Top 100
Leading convenience retail chains in the U.S. are ranked by number of locations as of December 2021.
Departments
By the Numbers
C-Store Hourly Wages Rise Over 10%
Category Close-Up
Cocktail Hour
Liquor sales moderate, but long-term prospects remain strong.
Reheating a Once-Hot Category
Retailers and manufacturers rethink strategies to get coffee fans back in stores.
Convenience Cares
Fighting Hunger
From the Editor
Checkout, Please!
Gas Station Gourmet
A Taste of Nepal in Virginia
Everest Momo Plus sells as many as 2,000 Nepalese-style handmade dumplings each day.
Ideas 2 Go
A Cut Above
At Dave’s Grill & Grocery, customers come from miles around for its fresh cut steak, chicken, pork and roasts.
Inside Washington
One Voice: Joe Zietlow
This month, NACS talks to Joe Zietlow, industry and trade association manager for Kwik Trip Inc.
Mid-Term Moveout
At least 20 Democrats and six Republicans say they will retire from the House of Representatives.
NACS News
NACS Taps Jordan for Marketing Post
Congratulations to the 2022 Masters of Convenience
Kass Joins the Fuels Institute
Fuels Institute Report Shows Differences in Carbon Emissions
The Big Question
The Big Question: Lonnie McQuirter
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.
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.