3 Potential Futures for the Backbar

With smoking down and future bans looming, retailers will have to reevaluate their tobacco assortment.

A Friction-Free Future

Convenience retail experts look at ways to transform the customer and employee experience through technology.

Another Record Year for Sales

Sales grow as labor remains a challenge and operating expenses increase.

Back to Basics … and the Future Is Here: Six Insights from the SOI Summit

We’ve all heard that the pace of change is accelerating faster than it ever has. That’s true—and will likely always be true.

Brewing Up Perfect Partnerships

Want to make coffee a destination driver? Start by collaborating with your suppliers.

Daypart Disruption

With fewer people following a traditional meal schedule, innovative offerings can cater to a wider selection of eating occasions.

Evolving Globally

Convenience retail innovations from around the world are driving the industry forward at home and abroad.

Future Foresight

NACS Human Resources Forum provides insights on what’s next for the industry's HR community.

Let It Roll

Despite an increase in foodservice options, c-stores remain a haven for roller-grill aficionados.

Optimizing the Foodservice Formula

Krispy Krunchy Chicken’s simplified menu and streamlined supply chain leads to more profits for retailers.

Region Breakdowns

Data from the six NACS regions shows that even when big trends align, there are important differences in performance around the country.

Surviving a Time of Possibilities

No one is coming to save you—so put on your own cape.

The Age of Convenience Retail Resiliency

Retailers can find success in the current ‘Goldilocks economy.’

The More Things Change...

Led by a few standout subcategories, in-store sales look steady.

The Only Thing Predictable in the Fuels Market Is Unpredictability

Volatility may come from the sky, whether human-made missiles or Mother Nature’s storms.

Unpacking the Menthol Black Market

Massachusetts and California provide a scary preview of what happens during a menthol prohibition.