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We're closing out 2025 by celebrating the past two decades of Henry Armour as our NACS president and CEO.
Features
A+ Insights From The NACS Show Education Sessions
C-Store Coffee Station Innovation
New equipment, flavors and functional concoctions keep the coffee category percolating.
Celebrating 20 Years of Leadership With Henry Armour
From the growth of global engagement to transforming our NACS culture and cultivating future leaders, Armour's vision and guidance will take this industry to the next level.
Each NACS Show Expo Tops the One Before
This year's Expo was nothing short of AmaZing.
How C-Stores Can Fight Human Trafficking
The convenience retail industry plays a leading role in a movement that is saving lives.
The Missing Step in Communication: Accountability
Your team may be great—but without clear communication and accountability, even the best operations can lose consistency as they grow.
The Next Big Flavor Trends in C-Stores
How can convenience store operators stay on top of what’s hot now with flavors and what’s going to be popular next?
U.K. Tobacco Sales at a Crossroads
Operators in the United States should take notice as regulations and societal changes transform U.K. tobacco retailing.
Departments
Category Close-Up
Are Cigarettes Losing Their Grip?
In a challenged tobacco market, will cigarettes lose their top in-store spot?
Faces of the Industry
Ashley Joseph has a Heart for Helping Out
“Something just kept pulling me back into the guest services field. One of the things I love about it is that there is always a need to help out somewhere,” she said.
Ideas 2 Go
Feeling at Home at Kimura General Store
For more than 100 years, Hawaiians have considered the Kimura General Store in Papaikou their home away from home.
Gas Station Gourmet
‘Good Vibes’ Drive Business at South End Country Mart
Taking care of people is at the heart of this Lafayette c-store's purpose and mission.
From the Editor
Lasting Leadership
"I’m so happy that Henry is on the cover of this issue, and that we can celebrate everything he’s accomplished."
Explore Other Issues
Access exclusive insights, data and coverage from the 2026 NACS State of the Industry Summit in this issue of NACS Magazine. Take a deep dive into the future-focused ideas and explore other insights on technology, human resources and category trends.
From cooler door innovation to energy drinks and functional beverages, find the latest cool ideas for the cold vault inside this issue of NACS Magazine. Also, recap the learnings from the 2026 NACS Convenience Summit, and read more about brand mashups that blend fun and unique flavor profiles.
Point-of-sale systems, agentic AI, global tech trends...this month's issue covers the ideas and innovations transpiring in the technology space. As you read this issue, keep one question in mind: What problem are you trying to solve for? Look no further than tech for a solution.