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August 2024

August 2024

Arguably, convenience stores own the packaged beverages space. So when it comes to innovation, this channel is where customers are excited to see what's new and unique for quenching their thirst, as well as curiousity. "Beyond Taste" gives you a glimpse at how are emerging beverages are creating experiences for your customers. We're also giving you a first look at what's to come in October at the 2024 NACS Show, and a recap of the NACS Convenience Summit Europe. Explore all that's inside this issue of NACS Magazine. 

Features

A Fresh Focus On Design

Taking notes from QSRs, c-stores are highlighting food, community and experience in their interiors.

A Tale of Two Plants

Marijuana legalization takes a material step forward while hemp remains ‘murky.’

Beyond Taste

Emerging beverages are designed to create experiences for consumers.

Connecting Through Data

PDI Technologies provides a bridge between CPG companies and operators.

Postcard From Barcelona

At the annual NACS Convenience Summit Europe, c-store leaders traded ideas for navigating a rapidly changing landscape.

Q&A

Terry Gallagher of Smoker Friendly discusses the future of tobacco, family businesses and the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival.

The Drink-Driving Demographic

Who’s behind the next round of adult beverage sales? Women.

We Are Convenience

Get a glimpse of what’s to come at the 2024 NACS Show in Las Vegas.

Departments

By the Numbers

Every Penny Counts

Category Close-Up

Packaged Sweet Snacks Snag Steady Sales

Consumers continue to seek out snack cakes, pastries, muffins and more.

Convenience Cares

EG America Raises $657,000 for the American Red Cross

The in-store fundraiser was held in honor of Red Cross Month in March.

From the Editor

Global and Local

Gas Station Gourmet

Burgers on the Beach

A North Carolina retailer gave up its forecourt and focused only on its restaurant after a hurricane.

Ideas 2 Go

Community at the Core

Cole’s Fairfield Market carries on the tradition of being a cornerstone of the community.

Inside Washington

Making the Most of August Recess

Why retailers should use this time to meet with members of Congress at home.

NACS News

European Retailers Win With Convenience Excellence

Empowering Our Industry’s Female Leaders

Road Trips in the Rearview
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This issue is dedicated to industry advocacy, highlighting various ways your voice can be heard. Additionally, we dive deep into the state of data tools in convenience as well as the number of c-stores in the country—which has grown for the second consecutive year.
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