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October 2019

October 2019

Features

The Buck Stops Where?

Dollar stores continue to encroach on c-store territory.

Bright Ideas

The 2019 Ideas 2 Go retailers are running the convenience stores of tomorrow.

Meat Your Plant-Based Burger

This has been a good year for artificial meat.

Delivering Value

C-store wholesaler partners go beyond orders and dropping off products.

We Are the Champions

Yes, your store can be in the Guinness World Records Book.

Fuel of the Future?

The Fuels Institute shines a spotlight on the growth of the biofuels market.

Let's Do Lunch

Healthy fare, marketing at the pump can help boost traffic during the busy daypart.

Convenience Down Under

Australia’s up and coming c-stores find success with foodservice despite supply and labor challenges.

Fuel's Errand?

Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle adoption has slowed, with a refueling infrastructure limited to the coasts. Will retailer investment pay off?

A Winning Team

HR, Operations must forge a strong partnership to win the talent war.

The First Line of Defense

To help their communities during emergencies, convenience stores need to be prepared.

Around the Clock

Retailers honor first responders on the NACS Foundation’s inaugural 24/7 Day on July 24.

Departments

Back Page

Dairy Divert

Category Close-Up

Chugging Along

Beer sales remain stagnant, but encouraging signs promise future growth.

From the Editor

On the Hunt

Gas Station Gourmet

Street Food

Andrae’s Kitchen stays true to its food truck roots, serving up made-from-scratch tacos and smoked meats.

Global Trends

Customers First

Circle K focuses on making customers feel welcome in its new concept stores.

Good Work

Support Local Food Banks

Inside Washington

Action Items

Grassroots engagement in three easy steps.

One Voice: Andrew Sokolski

Write This Down

An impactful way to reach out to your member of Congress is by letter. Below is an example of a letter you can send to your representative about pressing issues that affect our industry.

NACS News

Connect and Grow at the NACS HR Forum

The Customer Journey

Food Safety Awareness

Store Tour

Keeping It Simple

Dandy built a successful chain on one modest idea: good quality products at a good price.

Updating Tradition

How one family brought their store into the 21st century.

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August 2023

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