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Preview October's 2021 NACS Show, plus hurdles to making EV charging services pay off at your c-store, employee mental health, craft coffee, Gen Z and more!
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Evolving the Fueling Experience
Optimize assets on the forecourt and win customer trust through a frictionless forecourt experience.
The Pivot
Author and executive coach Jennifer Powers shares what to do when “shift” happens.
Capturing an Underserved Daypart
The afternoon and evening dayparts offer opportunity for retailers to grow basket size and customer base.
Piece of the Action
After largely losing out on increased consumer snacking during the pandemic, c-stores are positioning for recovery.
Are You Ready for a Gen Z Workforce?
Attracting the next-generation workforce means understanding what it seeks from employers.
Mental Health in the Workplace
Convenience retailers are prioritizing their employees’ emotional well-being.
Honoring Hometown Heroes
The third annual NACS 24/7 Day celebrated first responders and raised funds for disaster relief.
A Hurdle to Overcome
Demand charges are stumbling blocks in the push for the fast chargers EV drivers want.
We Got This!
The NACS Show is on, and here’s why you should join us in Chicago.
An IDEA That’s Good for Everyone
Join us for a conversation to spark dialogue that advances inclusion, diversity, equity and awareness in the convenience industry.
Big, Bold and Beautiful
A successful brand loyalty strategy starts with the right technology and finishes with sound execution.
Craft Coffee Haven
Convenience retailers offer the kind of coffee drinks consumers can’t reproduce at home.
Delivery Dilemma
C-stores weigh the trade-offs between own-staff versus third party in the mobile order and delivery landscape.
Departments
Back Page
Free the Fritters
Celebrity chef Ree Drummond bills herself as an “accidental country girl,” but during one c-store visit, you could call her an “accident-prone girl.”
Category Close-Up
General Store
The general merchandise category is small, but it can be mighty.
From the Editor
New Connections
Gas Station Gourmet
One Stop Cajun Shop
Le Marché has it all—from specialty meats to hardware—in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
Global Trends
Where Do You Fit in the Future of Fuels?
Mobility leaders see opportunities in EV charging, alongside a mix of fuels, from gasoline to hydrogen.
Good Work
Maverik Campaign Rounds Up
Ideas 2 Go
Living Up to Its Name
Roaster’s Market serves rotisserie chicken and high-quality coffee in a unique environment.
Inside Washington
One Voice: Lisa Biggs
Antitrust in Us
NACS pushes for a level playing field in the issues that matter most to convenience retailers.
Climate Corner
As EV adoption expands, global supply-chain issues relating to batteries and minerals also increase.
NACS News
Help Stop Human Trafficking
Still Virtual
Bright Future
NACS Hires Marketing Director
Continuing Education
There’s still time left in the year to develop the leaders in your organization—or yourself—through NACS executive education programs. Here’s what NACS offers through 2021.
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!
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.