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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.
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How to Face an Overheating Economy
Create an inflation war room to triage the impacts of rising prices, stay flexible and invest in employees.
Small and Mighty
Unique general merchandise products can help you stay trendy and relevant in your market.
Numbers Check
Three years of performance data show the industry is recovering as new headwinds emerge.
The State of Cigarettes and OTP
There are opportunities to win a crucial but challenging convenience category.
A Private Offer
Sales of private-label products in convenience stores outpace growth of national brands.
Almost Back
Recapturing lost coffee sales—and morning daypart traffic—just might pull foodservice out of the pandemic slump.
What Shoppers Want
Four things to watch now: digital, spend, value and fundamentals.
Packaged Beverages Power the Cold Vault
The core players are carbonated soft drinks, energy drinks, water and sports drinks.
Alcohol Boom Fizzles
Following a historic year for beer, wine and liquor, sales slowed in 2021 but are holding their own.
A Sweet—and Salty—Deal
Gum and mints hit refresh, while salty snacks regain their crunch.
Regional Breakouts
Leading retailers broke down the data specific to their geographic areas.
Fuels Outlook 2022
There’s some optimism, but the return to “normal” will be slow.
Departments
By the Numbers
Morale Trouble
Category Close-Up
Fountain Refresh
Some stores are jazzing up their beverage bars with new flavors and functional drinks.
Category Clout
Despite slower growth, beer continues to bring profits and foot traffic to c-stores.
Convenience Cares
Kum & Go Supports Suicide Prevention
From the Editor
Not Just a Number
Gas Station Gourmet
Rustic Charm
At Knoxville Store, good food and a fun vibe—plus a water wheel—are worth the stop.
Ideas 2 Go
Rethinking Space
Street Corner scaled down its Express stores to fit smaller floorplans in busy foot-traffic areas.
Inside Washington
One Voice: Danielle Holloway
This month, Danielle Holloway, senior director, industry engagement, Altria Group Distribution Company.
Lots of Smoke but Little Fire
Marijuana legalization has support in Congress, but significant legislation is unlikely to pass this year.
Congress Cracks Down on Synthetic Nicotine
NACS News
Read Our Annual Report
What our industry has accomplished together is a story that’s worth sharing.
NACS Wins ENERGY STAR Award
Find New Cool New Products Online
The Big Question
The Big Question: Charlie McIlvaine
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.
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.
Recap highlights of the 2022 NACS Show—including the Top 10 Cool New Products, education sessions, general sessions and more—in the November issue.