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January 2023

January 2023

This month NACS Magazine unveils insights from the 2022 NACS Convenience Voices mobile shopper survey and talks to Don Rhoads, our new NACS chairman, about the important role convenience stores play in their communities. Get to know Don and his plans for the year ahead in "A Time to Give Back"

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What's Your Food Safety Culture?

The inaugural NACS Food Safety Conference explored ways to drive change and manage risk in c-store foodservice programs.

23 for 2023

Here’s what c-store foodservice pros see as on-trend.

Looking Backward—and Forward

The NACS 2022 Convenience Voices survey finds today’s c-store shopper wants the store they know and love—but better.

Next-Level Goodness

KeHE’s mission to serve and feed America is fueled by an obsession with natural and organic, specialty and fresh products.

A Time to Give Back

New NACS chairman applauds the industry for giving.

Departments

By the Numbers

Generation Search

Category Close-Up

A Fluid Staple

The milk category in convenience stores has been trending upward.

Convenience Cares

7-Eleven Expands CMN Fundraising

From the Editor

How It Used to Be

Gas Station Gourmet

The Corner Grocery

From chili dogs to live worms to beauty supplies—this is what convenience is all about.

Ideas 2 Go

Service With a Smile

Ewing Oil strives to fulfill its mission of excellent customer service in a friendly atmosphere.

Inside Washington

Divided Government

Here's what to expect in the 118th Congress.

One Voice: Frank Squilla

This month, NACS talks to Frank Squilla, EVP, industry and trade relations, InComm Payments.

NACS News

Future Capabilities of ICE Vehicles and Liquid Fuels

Register for NACS HR Forum

Expand Your Fuels Knowledge

The Big Question

The Big Question: Lisa Dell'Alba

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