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August 2020

August 2020

Our must reads for August include “Above & Beyond,” a special section honoring some of the convenience stores that stayed open to serve their communities throughout the pandemic.

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Last-Mile Demands

Whether third-party parcel pickups, on-lot or drive-thru pickups, c-stores are answering consumers’ calls for low-touch, safe options.

Double-Down on Local Search

Digital listings are the new front door of the convenience store—keep yours up to date.

Chaos Is Her Middle Name

After years on the front lines of global crises, Corinne Hancock shares how to thrive amid chaos.

Coronavirus, Hurricanes and Other Disasters, Oh, My!

Retailers can’t afford to let COVID-19 derail their emergency preparedness.

Winning Over Women

Retailers see growing opportunity with female-friendly stores.

The ‘Vision’ of Future Checkout

Artificial intelligence, sensors and cameras combine to deliver a frictionless experience.

What's Next for Foodservice?

By being flexible and responsive, the c-store industry weathers the pandemic and raises the bar.

Building for Tomorrow

The pandemic has forced a reckoning among retailers when it comes to technology.

Departments

Back Page

Thank Ewe

Category Close-Up

Sweet Expectations

Packaged sweet snacks continue to hit the spot with consumers looking to indulge.

From the Editor

Waiting Game

Gas Station Gourmet

Small Town Boy Does Good

Waller Petroleum goes big on flavor and style with Bon Temps and Smokin’ J’s: A Barbeque Joint.

Global Trends

Local Is Focal Post COVID-19

Community stores, services and products are poised to flourish in the U.K. after the pandemic.

Good Work

Dairy Donations

Ideas 2 Go

A Friend to the Community

Ben’s Shell Service Center & Towing has served customers for more than 50 years.

Inside Washington

Are We There Yet?

A U.S. infrastructure bill journeys through the legislative process.

One Voice: Nick Paich

Short-Changed

Nationwide coin shortage emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic.

NACS News

Heard on the Frontlines

And the Winner Is…

Allison Dean Joins Member Services

Bill Deichler to Manage NACS Age-Verification Initiative

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