Cover Story | Dirty Secret
You might think your store is clean and safe — think again. Consumers rank convenience stores the dirtiest among 10 retail channels.

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THIS AUGUST

Feature | What's the Big Idea?
NACS visited 12 businesses in eight states — and we always paid in cash — for this year's exciting NACS "Ideas 2 Go" program.

Feature | A Mayor Player
Location-based social media platform foursquare transforms passionate customers into your grassroots marketing team.

Feature | Political Debate the Cornerstone of NACS Show Closing Session
A spirited political debate between Republican Rick Santorum and Democrat Howard Dean will energize the NACS Show closing general session.

Ideas 2 Go | Corn Flakes and a Cold One
One Bellingham, Washington, store offers 800 craft beers — allowing customers to sip while they shop — and more than 20 cereals at the cereal bar.

Ideas 2 Go | Meat-ing Place
Vine Bros. offers unique conveniences that meet the needs of customers in their locale — deer country.

Category Close-Up | Salty Snacks Far From Stale
Anytime snacking patterns, a healthy mindset and new flavors keep the category fresh.

Category Close-Up | Healthy Gains
Energy shots and over-the-counter allergy and sinus medications boosted the category's sales significantly.

Global Trends | Global Forum Looks to the Future of Fuels
Liquid fuels will continue to dominate, but hydrogen may re-emerge as the alternative fuel of choice.

Inside Washington | NACS Rejects Proposed Antitrust Settlement With Card Companies
The NACS Board of Directors rejected the proposed settlement with Visa and MasterCard.

Bit & Bytes | EMV Migration Made Easy
EMV technology recognizes unique microchips embedded in credit and debit cards and validates their legitimacy, potentially cutting down fraud.

Ideas 2 Go Snapshot | Cheap Yet Profitable
Macadoodles is also a purveyor of a beverage holder made from fine plastic and glass: the red Solo cup chalice.