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January 2021

January 2021

This month we sit down with new NACS Chairman Kevin Smartt as he outlines his goals for the new year, take a look at NACS research on bridging the last mile and explore the CBD wellness trend.

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Features

Covering the Last Mile

Convenience retailers fulfill the coveted direct link to consumers—and discover some watch outs.

A Tech Leader

Kevin Smartt shares his three key goals as 2020-21 NACS chairman.

The CBD Wellness Era

C-stores can responsibly leverage interest in CBD as customers cope with stress and uncertainty.

Seize Opportunity

From motivating staff to embracing drive-thrus, convenience experts shared how they are adapting to change at Crack the Code.

Departments

Back Page

Boxers or Briefs?

Category Close-Up

Dairy Dilemma

Fluid milk remains challenging to sell but sees renewed attention during the pandemic.

The Workhorse Works

In a year of chaos, other tobacco products hold steady.

From the Editor

A New Buzz

Gas Station Gourmet

Small Town Celebrity

CD’s Quik Mart pizza puts Hopkins, Michigan, on the map.

Global Trends

On the Move

EG Group owners signal intention to build a differentiated forecourt convenience brand for Asda.

Good Work

Convenience Cares for Communities

Ideas 2 Go

Something for Everyone

Otto’s Cones Point General Store throws a wide net to capture customer attention.

Inside Washington

Biden’s Cabinet Takes Shape

A look at how his picks might affect the convenience retailing industry.

Climate Corner

Look for a renewed push in the states and on Capitol Hill to create a low carbon fuel standard.

One Voice: J. Scott Apter

NACS News

Top 20 Cool New Products

Calculate the Value of Employee Investment

Free calculator tool helps quantify the benefits of key operational choices on your workforce retention and productivity.

Succeeding in a Post-Pandemic Workplace

Help Develop an Energy Star Score for C-Stores

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