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September 2024

September 2024

The 2024 NACS Show will be here before you know it. Now's the time to plan your NACS Show experience, beginning with useful tips we've curated from industry veterans and NACS staff. You'll also find information on new ideas for merchandising, Sunrise 2027, and how to recruit, train and retain neurodiverse employees. Check out all the great ideas inside this pre-NACS Show issue of NACS Magazine! 

Features

CoCos Comeback

Major oil companies continue to return to retail.

We Are Convenience

Developed by retailers for retailers, this year’s NACS Show features 50 unique learning opportunities.

Future-Proofing Convenience

Technology advancements, foodservice innovations and private label products cater to changing tastes.

Check It Out

Barcodes enter the next dimension.

Have A Seat

Inviting dining areas allow c-store customers to take a break while operators build baskets.

Inside a Car Wash Built for Neurodiverse Employees

Looking Ahead: The Gas Station’s 10 Year Forecast

How will new fuel options, electric charging and the popularity of hybrid vehicles change the forecourt?

Navigating the NACS Show

It’s even better when you plan ahead.

New Ideas in Merchandising

C-stores use innovative tactics to stand out and drive sales.

Overheard at the Backbar

Retailers and suppliers offer perspectives on what remains one of the most important traffic drivers in c-stores.

Self Check-Out

Retailers evaluate the benefits, drawbacks and best practices of self-checkout.

Tapping the Neurodivergent Talent Pool

How to recruit, train and retain neurodiverse employees.

The Proof Is in the Data

Cutting into foodservice subcategory sales trends.

Weathering the Storm

Making sure that c-stores can be the last to close and the first to open in the face of a crisis requires constant planning.

Departments

By the Numbers

The Cost of Swipe Fees

Without legislative action to reign in Visa and Mastercard, swipe fees will continue to be a growing operating expense.

Category Close-Up

Cold Is Hot

Hot coffee remains a staple, but changing tastes, temperatures and flavors are shaking up the hot dispensed beverage bar.

Technology Tackles Challenges at the Coffee Bar

Innovations and automations in equipment can help improve hot dispensed programs.

Convenience Cares

Wills Group Commits to Combatting Food Insecurity

The retailer partnered with a local nonprofit to help bring fresh food and an outdoor gathering space to a food desert.

Faces of the Industry

From College Cashier to Corporate Career

Aisha Jefferson, corporate communications manager, QuikTrip

From the Editor

Labor Gains

Our new column “Faces of the Industry” will tell stories of the people who make our industry great while doing our part to broadcast the message that c-store jobs are great jobs.

Gas Station Gourmet

Yo!Boca!Taco! is the Talk of the Town

The Massachusetts c-store gained local notoriety after a viral TikTok video of its tacos.

Ideas 2 Go

Come Happy, Leave Happy at Fav Trip

Fav Trip provides an edgy, fun and satisfying customer experience.

Inside Washington

SNAP Into Action: Get Ready for the Transition to EBT Chip Cards

Seeking to make SNAP and EBT more secure, states are preparing to adopt EBT chip cards. Retailers should start preparing now.

One Voice: Nick Stanley

Vice president and co-owner, JJ’s Convenience Stores

NACS News

EV Drivers Value Safety Features at Charging Sites

"This type of analysis is critical if we are to build a charging network that satisfies the needs of both the driver and the site host."

Industry Celebrates Another Successful 24/7 Day

Over 80 retailers and suppliers participated, representing 30,000 locations nationwide.

Register for Convenience Summit Asia 2025 in Tokyo

Registration is now open for next year’s event, which will be held in Tokyo, Japan, February 25-27.
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November 2024

November 2024

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October 2024

Get ready to explore our biggest issue of the year! Inside you'll find that nearly every aspect of convenience retailing is covered. Learn more about reaching new customers, what's exciting and new for beer caves and other in-store merchandise, as well as a unique look at creating more parking spaces for semi-trucks at your locations. There's something for everyone inside this issue of NACS Magazine!
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. 
July 2024

July 2024

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June 2024

June 2024

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May 2024

May 2024

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April 2024

April 2024

Summer road trips are on the horizon, and we share how convenience stores are gearing up to be the ultimate one-stop shop. Also, check out “What Consumers Say about Prices, Crime and C-Store Jobs” with the latest survey results from the 2024 NACS Consumer Survey. Read more—from optimal team uniforms to protecting your EV charging station from vandals—this April issue is packed with industry insights.
March 2024

March 2024

In this issue, we focus on foodservice, and delve into navigating food recalls, food packaging sustainability and stackability and how cookies can change the game. Also, check out the Top 100 retailers list and how to prepare for the upcoming once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse.
February 2024

February 2024

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.
January 2024

January 2024

In this issue, we navigate the Conexxus Roadmap and how technology will reshape the c-store landscape, discuss the importance of food safety and discover trends behind the modern nicotine consumer.
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