Trends & Research
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6 Big Takeaways From the NACS State of the Industry Summit
Despite the uncertainty, retailers can take steps to position their business for success in 2025.
June 2025
How Much Does It Cost to Build?
Retailers looking to expand or build rather than remodel existing stores face significantly different costs.
May 2025
Sluggish Start, Strong Finish
How did the industry overall perform in 2024? It depends on which half of the year you look at.
June 2025
The Convenience Industry’s 2023 Highlight Reel
As 2024 comes to a close, here's a review of key data highlights.
December 2024
The Power of Productivity—and How to Track It
Operational productivity metrics can reveal opportunities for your workforce.
October 2024
Is Your Sales Growth Outpacing Inflation?
Although inflation declined in 2023, it still influenced convenience retailers’ financial performance, especially inside the store.
June 2024
NACS State of the Industry Report Is Available to Purchase
Stay ahead of the curve with industry-specific data and analysis that can help your business set tomorrow's strategies today.
June 2024
The View From NACS Research
It's imperative that retailers focus on building inside transactions and basket values as growth of inside sales will likely slow in 2024.
June 2024
Region Breakdowns
Data from the six NACS regions shows that even when big trends align, there are important differences in performance around the country.
June 2024
Another Record Year for Sales
Sales grow as labor remains a challenge and operating expenses increase.
June 2024
The Age of Convenience Retail Resiliency
Retailers can find success in the current ‘Goldilocks economy.’
June 2024
The Top 10 In-Store Categories
These companies combine to account for nearly 45,000 stores.
May 2024
Go Deep With the State of the Industry Data Archive Subscription
NACS members can get access to up to 10 years of exclusive data from over 27,000 convenience stores.
May 2024
Knowing Your Shoppers
The key to success in retail is having actionable insights about your customer.
August 2023
Trendsetters
Here’s how c-store retailers—big and small—keep their shelves stocked with the latest products.
July 2023
NACS State of the Industry Compensation Report of 2022 Data Is Now Available
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May 2023