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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.

Features

10 Takeaways From the NACS Show

It’s a four-day marathon that brings the industry together.

But I Would Walk 500 Miles ...

Although after this year’s NACS Show, I’m not sure I could walk 500 more.

Innovating Together

From crawfish to a t-shirt press, this year’s NACS Ideas 2 Go program has something for everyone.

Finding Inspiration Together

Speakers at the general sessions focused on inspiration, innovation and telling the story of your business.

Learning Together

From safety to seasonal offerings and from foodservice to fuel, NACS Show education sessions had it covered.

Looking For New Ideas

Adding revenue-generating services to a convenience store can boost traffic and the bottom line.

SO Cool!

Here are the top 10 new products from the 2023 NACS Show.

Departments

By the Numbers

Feeling Good? You’re Not Alone

Category Close-Up

A Little This, a Little That

Retailers can use the general merchandise category to generate interest and surprise customers.

Coming of Age

The wine category has matured in c-stores with single serves and ready-to-drink cocktails.

Convenience Cares

Maverik & Swire Coca-Cola Raise Over $686,000 for the National Park Foundation

Funds were raised through Round Up Your Change.

From the Editor

Show First Impressions

Gas Station Gourmet

C-Store Staples With Local Flair

Calloway’s Tennessee Kitchen features “affordable, delicious regional food.”

Ideas 2 Go

A Hometown Truck Stop

P&H Truck Stop serves homemade food and sells essentials to locals and truckers.

Inside Washington

A Year Out

What’s the lay of the land heading into the 2024 elections?

ONE VOICE: Brandon Duckett

This month, NACS talks to Brandon Duckett, Vice President of Finance RaceTrac Inc.

NACS News

Paterno Leads NACS Board of Directors, Executive Committee

Retailer and supplier leadership changes were announced during the NACS Show.

NACS Compensation Survey

The 2023 Compensation Survey is now open.

NACS Launches Inaugural Retailer of the Year Award Latin America

Two winners, Lion Place Cardales and LiSTO! Castaños, showcase convenience retail excellence.

The Big Question

The Big Question: Victor Paterno, President & CEO, Philippine Seven Corp., 2023-24 NACS Chair
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