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April 2020

April 2020

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Under Siege

The convenience retailing industry is a prime target for data attacks. What are you doing to protect your network? And how will you respond if a breach occurs?

A Trusted Partnership

How to know if you are selling safe and legitimate CBD products.

Pumped Up for Carbon Neutrality

What to consider when you’re considering a carbon offset program.

A Town Without Tobacco

How retailers can fight total tobacco bans like the one enacted by Beverly Hills, California.

Labor & Delivery

Despite challenges, many retailers are jumping on the delivery train.

The Customer Experience Journey

NACS 2020 Leadership Forum attendees learn how to create a more customer-centric organization.

Departments

Back Page

I’m on a Mission, Deer

Category Close-Up

A Healthy Alternative

Jerky and protein bars provide more healthful snacking options for busy customers.

The Daily Grind Is Good

Hot dispensed beverages deliver high margins and keep customers returning.

From the Editor

A Novel Disruption

Gas Station Gourmet

Burritos in Lake Country

Papacito’s brings Southwestern flavor to northern Minnesota.

Global Trends

EV Lessons from Norway

Exploring new strategic realities for our industry.

Good Work

Energy Efficiency Tools

Ideas 2 Go

A New Beginning

After nearly half a century, Jiffy Trip has reimagined the way it does business.

Inside Washington

It’s All Legal

NACS takes an active role in litigation to advance the convenience and fuel retailing industry.

October Is Coming

Only six months until the EMV liability shift happens at fuel dispensers.

One Voice: TJ Lynch

NACS News

Be Prepared: NACS Resources for COVID-19

Online Training Leads to Success

Are You Ready for EMV Upgrades?

Investing in Future Leaders

Applications are open for the NACS Scholarship Program.

Rare vs. Frequent Customers

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