May 2024

This issue we're diving into foodservice with a look at preliminary NACS State of the Industry Data for one of the hottest categories in the convenience channel. Check out what a celebrity chef has to say about convenience stores, and find out what consumers are saying about your stores (and if they're in a better mood!).

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Features

A C-Store’s Heartbeat

Managers are the heart of the store, and retailers are finding the best ways to attract and retain them.

A Celebrity Chef’s Creative Ways to Elevate Foodservice

Chef Andrew Zimmern talks simple upgrades to food offerings that will impress customers.

A Parting of the Clouds

Drivers continue to feel better about the economy, and they are looking for retailers who best understand their needs.

Caught Red-Handed

C-stores use a mix of old-fashioned techniques and new technology to limit internal theft.

Creating C-Store Leaders of the Future

Ready Training Online helps customize your c-store training program to set managers on the path to success.

Cultivating C-Store Jobs Into Careers of Choice

The NCCRRC offers an action plan for how convenience retailers can attract prospective employees.

Foodservice Sales Stack Up

Convenience foodservice categories add another win as all foodservice categories increase in sales and gross profit dollars.

How To Build and Grow Your Culture

Every company has a culture—but is it the one you want?

Departments

Coming Soon: NACS 24/7 Day

Held on July 24, NACS is preparing for the sixth annual 24/7 Day to celebrate local heroes who work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week helping others in the community.