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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.
Features
Competing with QSRs
Challenge fast-food’s dominance by focusing on image, options, speed, consistency and seating.
Building a Winning People Strategy
Speed to hire, leadership development and the latest convenience industry employee data took top billing at the NACS HR Forum.
Front Line Engagement
Streamline store operations and critical employee communications.
The Main Course
Prepared food helped reignite foodservice growth in 2021.
Candy, But Better
This may be the answer to consumer demand for a (healthy) sweet treat.
Craft Soda Pops in C-Stores
Marketers and retailers see potential for premium CSDs on the fountain and in the cold vault.
Departments
By the Numbers
Checking In on Flavored Malt Beverages
Category Close-Up
Making Meals On-Site
C-store foodservice is aimed at growth after surviving a pandemic-related shutdown.
Convenience Cares
Get Ready for 24/7 Day
From the Editor
Meal Time
Gas Station Gourmet
Plate It
At Vautrot’s Mini Mart, specialty meats and Miss Janie’s TikTok-inspired Cajun lunches draw in customers
Ideas 2 Go
A Monster Store
How Fouke Monster Mart embraced its namesake – and became an international destination.
Inside Washington
Making Our Voice Heard
NACS Virtual Day on the Hill connected the convenience industry to lawnmakers in D.C.
Keep Daylight Saving Time
One Voice: Raymond Huff
This month, NACS talks to Raymond Huff, president, HJB Convenience Corp.
NACS News
TruAge Welcomes CEO and Staff
Here's Why You Should Add a Car Wash
Operating a car wash is high-margin, low-labor venture.
Calling All Foodservice Pros
NACS to host first-ever Food Safety Conference on October 1.
The Big Question
The Big Question: Annie St. Romain Gauthier
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!
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.