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This issue goes deep with its coverage of the 2023 NACS Show in Atlanta, including coverage of education sessions and the expo floor.
Features
10 Takeaways From the NACS Show
It’s a four-day marathon that brings the industry together.
But I Would Walk 500 Miles ...
Although after this year’s NACS Show, I’m not sure I could walk 500 more.
Finding Inspiration Together
Speakers at the general sessions focused on inspiration, innovation and telling the story of your business.
Innovating Together
From crawfish to a t-shirt press, this year’s NACS Ideas 2 Go program has something for everyone.
Looking For New Ideas
Adding revenue-generating services to a convenience store can boost traffic and the bottom line.
SO Cool!
Here are the top 10 new products from the 2023 NACS Show.
Departments
Ideas 2 Go
A Hometown Truck Stop
P&H Truck Stop serves homemade food and sells essentials to locals and truckers.
Category Close-Up
A Little This, a Little That
Retailers can use the general merchandise category to generate interest and surprise customers.
Inside Washington
A Year Out
What’s the lay of the land heading into the 2024 elections?
Gas Station Gourmet
C-Store Staples With Local Flair
Calloway’s Tennessee Kitchen features “affordable, delicious regional food.”
Coming of Age
The wine category has matured in c-stores with single serves and ready-to-drink cocktails.
By the Numbers
Feeling Good? You’re Not Alone
Convenience Cares
Maverik & Swire Coca-Cola Raise Over $686,000 for the National Park Foundation
Funds were raised through Round Up Your Change.
NACS News
NACS Compensation Survey
The 2023 Compensation Survey is now open.
NACS Launches Inaugural Retailer of the Year Award Latin America
Two winners, Lion Place Cardales and LiSTO! Castaños, showcase convenience retail excellence.
ONE VOICE: Brandon Duckett
This month, NACS talks to Brandon Duckett, Vice President of Finance RaceTrac Inc.
Paterno Leads NACS Board of Directors, Executive Committee
Retailer and supplier leadership changes were announced during the NACS Show.
From the Editor
Show First Impressions
The Big Question
The Big Question: Victor Paterno, President & CEO, Philippine Seven Corp., 2023-24 NACS Chair
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