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November 2020

November 2020

Get to know some of the heroes in our industry. See how the cigarette category has benefited from COVID-19 lockdowns, learn the story behind the Yesway and Allsup’s merger and see how the jobber-dealer relationship is evolving.

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Look for the Heroes

Operating without a playbook, convenience retailers find their way through chaos with their hearts.

You Can Crack the Code to Convenience

This past year has been a challenge, but now is the time to set yourself up for success in 2021.

Reduce Your Energy Bill

A clear grasp of key analytics can help retailers save money on energy costs.

Weak Signals No More

How the pandemic is shaping 10 key trends in the convenience and fuel retailing industry.

Marketing Disrupted

Loyalty survey reveals the need for technology to personalize and modernize customer loyalty.

Bulking Up

Consumer response to COVID-19 might change the cigarette category’s trajectory for 2020 and beyond.

The Relationship Business

Jobbers and dealers navigate an evolving business model—and pandemic—to find success.

Leave the Tech, Take the Burrito

Yesway and Allsup’s came together thanks to a strong relationship, mutual respect and a beloved burrito.

Optimize Decision-Making

Navigate the new and unpredictable fuel environment by diversifying your supply options.

Simplify and Amplify

Day-to-day decisions about fuel supply can be made easier with AI-powered software.

Departments

Back Page

Sneaky Snake

Category Close-Up

Everything’s Coming Up Rosé

Despite a slight dip last year, retailers and marketers have a “glass half full” view of wine’s prospects.

From the Editor

Rescue Story

Gas Station Gourmet

Eating Happy

Wellcome Johnston Shell relishes the joys of pairing Cajun barbecue and Indian food.

Global Trends

Subscription Society

Subscription services are booming, proving to be the ultimate loyalty program.

Good Work

Retailers Supporting Retailers, Socially

Ideas 2 Go

Nothing Halfway

Family-run Tobie’s Station is a “must-stop” between Minneapolis-St. Paul and Duluth, Minnesota.

Inside Washington

One Voice: Rick Brindle

How to Tell Which E-Cigarettes Are Legal to Sell

FDA heeds requests from NACS, other groups and agrees to publish a PMTA list.

Election Watch

A look at what the presidential race results might mean for the convenience and fuel retailing industry.

NACS News

NACS Welcomes Executive Committee, Board of Directors

NACS Supplier Board: New Members Announced

Compensation Snapshot

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