Cover Story | The High Tech Payments Battle
The smartphone is changing how payments are made, but the details are far from settled. Could retailers eventually face another interchange fee scenario?

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Feature | Vapor Pressure
In the midst of regulatory and legal stresses, the e-cigarettes market is poised for growth.

Feature | The iPad Coffee Program
iPads present viable — and attractive — ordering and payment options for convenience stores.

Feature | Competing With QSRs (Not So Hard, Really)
Steering clear of deep menu discounting, savvy operators opt instead for bundled programs.

Feature | Invest In Convenience Leaders
The Convenience Store Foundation for Education & Research develops promising c-store employees.

Ideas 2 Go | So Michael Moore Is at Your Store... 
Prepare your business for positive public relations opportunities that won't blow up in your face.

Inside Washington | Swipe Fees Attack Gains Strength
Tester and Corker are working hard to undermine the Fed's efforts to implement swipe fee reform.

Category Close-Up | Candy: Sweet and Steady 
Today's convenience customer wants quality, value and lots of options.

Category Close-Up | Cold Category 
Can a few new trends heat up frozen treats?

Global Trends | Eco-Heroes
Leading convenience retailers in Europe harness environmental initiatives with local community involvement.

Capitol Punishment | One Trick Pony
Most vocations require multi-tasking and the ability to do many things well.

Supplier Side | A Mystery No More
Effective exhibiting is no mystery at the NACS Show.

A NACS from the Past | From Ticket Book to Technology
W. V. Gardenhire made three promises to his wife, Faye, when they got married...

NACS CAFE | Food for Thought
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