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November 2021

November 2021

Delve into highlights of the 2021 NACS Show to revisit your favorites and see what you missed.

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A Joyous Reunion

Retailers and suppliers celebrated being together—at last—at the NACS Show.

Main Stage Magic

General session presenters shared best-in-class strategies and personal stories to help retailers navigate and thrive in today’s marketplace.

Share the Learnings

Ideas That Grow

From giving back to amplifying sustainability to innovating new concepts, the 2021 Ideas 2 Go c-stores are industry pacesetters.

Nice vs. Vice (the 2021 Edition)

Health-focused Frank Beard and Gas Station Gourmet’s Al Hebert reunite to share their snacking finds from the expo.

The Top 10

NACS Show retailer attendees voted, and these Cool New Products stood out.

Electricity, Oil and Water

A few (of many) fueling highlights from the NACS Show.

Protect and Defend

For many retailers, a cybersecurity attack is not a matter of if, but when.

We Got This!

Meat Snacks Sales Sizzle

New flavors and healthier options are broadening the appeal of the subcategory once marketed to outdoorsmen.

Departments

Back Page

Sim C-Store

Online PC gaming platform Steam has released a video game that lets players run a gas station, and much like real life, they aren’t handed a shiny new gas station complete with a robust customer base.

Category Close-Up

Vintage Year

Driven by restaurant closures and packaging inroads, wine sales surge.

From the Editor

All the Feels

Gas Station Gourmet

In the Eye of a Hurricane

In hard-hit Houma, Louisiana, Buchiki’s looks to rebuild three c-stores.

Global Trends

The C-Store Market in Thailand

With about 20,000 stores across the country, the convenience channel has more potential for growth.

Good Work

On the Greener Side

Ideas 2 Go

Crafting a Destination

Arroyo Shell built a loyal following with its wide selection of beer.

Inside Washington

One Voice: Wolfgang Manz

Climate Corner

Methane: The Most Powerful Greenhouse Gas

Tax and Spend

Biden looks to cap pass-through business income deductions and hike federal tobacco taxes.

NACS News

Scheeler Leads NACS Board of Directors, Executive Committee

Storage Tank Safety Resources

Compensation Survey Is Open

On the Rise

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