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The future of HR training is gamification, category managers share their tips and tricks and gum and mints are back on track after a pandemic hiatus.
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Chew On This
Getting the candy subcategory of gum and mints back on track.
Women On The Road
A shortage of truck drivers has carriers tapping into a diverse talent pool.
A Texas-Size Transition
Kwik Chek’s rebrand to TXB puts a spotlight on food and emerging technology.
Ahead of the Game
Circle K Europe shares its successes and strategies around gamified training, and experts weigh in on the future of employee engagement.
For Adults Only
Spiked slushies attract new customers and lift margins.
Safe and Secure
Digital safes streamline cash management tasks while enhancing security and accountability.
Convenience Customers and Sustainability
The NACS/Coca-Cola Retailing Research Council reveals insights on how a store’s sustainability practices influence customer loyalties.
Mapping Innovation
Convenience retailers with longer-term tech roadmaps are more likely to focus on customer-facing initiatives.
Challenge or Opportunity?
The investment community’s spotlight on ESG is creating a groundswell for retailers to establish benchmarks.
Reawakening the Morning Daypart
Convenience retailers lean into breakfast with bean-to-cup coffee, breakfast pizza and French toast flavors.
A New Look at Category Management
Advice from leading category managers on how to stay current in the shifting retail environment.
From Concept To Operations
How to make strategic decisions about investing in public EV charging.
Protecting Revenue After the EMV Deadline
Rented outdoor payment terminals are an affordable option for retailers that have yet to upgrade to EMV.
Departments
Back Page
Flower Power
An abandoned convenience store in Port Austin, Michigan, received a fresh makeover.
Category Close-Up
Candy Crush
Turn treats into sweet sales with thoughtful merchandising, seasonal offers and bulk bags.
From the Editor
The Windy City
Gas Station Gourmet
Huckleberry Love
St. Regis Travel Center embraces Montana’s wild summer fruit.
Global Trends
Outstanding Achievement
Congratulations to the 2021 NACS Asian Convenience Retail Award winners.
Good Work
Give Back by Pumping Gas
Ideas 2 Go
Food Takes Center Stage
The Filling Co. Gas and Grub puts the menu first.
From Shop to Store
How one retailer transformed his local goods shop to a thriving convenience store.
Inside Washington
Remembering Senator Mike Enzi
Fair Game
DOJ and FTC call for competition in debit marketplace.
One Voice: Annie Gauthier
NACS News
The New Age of Verification
Keep Up With the Industry
Weekly Price Fuel Data
NACS Hires Digital Marketing Director
Spice It Up
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