NACS 50th Anniversary: Celebrating 50 Years

June 2007

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Cover Story: Mixed Messages
We are where America shops," said 2006-07 NACS Chairman Sam Turner kicking off the 2007 NACS State of the Industry Summit in partnership with CSP.
By Chris Blasinsky and Jeff Lenard

Feature: State of Consumers
David Portalatin of The NPD Group, moderated the "State of Consumers" panel discussion that featured three different and important convenience retailer consumers: baby Boomer women, Hispanics and teenagers.

Feature: CSX On the Numbers
In April, NACS acquired CSX LLC (CStoreXchange®), adding to its industry-leading data portfolio the largest purpose-built, online database of financial and operating data in the industry.

Leadership Profile: Great Sport
Quaker-Tropicana-Gatorade President and CEO Chuck Maniscalco shares growth opportunities to expand the industry's customer base.

Takeaways: Rx for Prescription Drug Costs
It’s almost impossible to pick up a newspaper these days and not read something about rising healthcare costs, whether it’s out-of-control insurance premiums, new and expensive medical technologies or devices, rising drug costs, the list goes on.
By Dave Cameron

Takeaways: Breakfast for Lunch…or Dinner
A recent study by The NPD Group reveals that consumers are grabbing breakfast foods throughout the day — and sometimes night — to satisfy their hunger.

Takeaways: 7 Steps to Easy Inventory Audits
An accurate inventory audit is a thing of beauty. It provides retailers with a detailed look at what is going on inside the store.
By Barrett Crook

Takeaways: Teens and Technology
The first of several online action reports emerging from the multi-year NACS/Coca-Cola Retailing Research Council is now available.

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