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The fastest growing publication in the convenience and petroleum retailing industry, NACS Magazine features thought-provoking and insightful articles that focus on trends, best practices, metrics and analysis for the decision makers and leaders of this dynamic industry.

August 2009

Solid Gold 
Mega events bring in huge sales for retailers in their path.
By Michael Klein

Bad Climate 
The climate bill promises to hit convenience retailers and their customers where it hurts — their pocketbooks.

The Economics of Loyalty Marketing 
Return on investment — ROI — often stands in the way of launching and sustaining a successful loyalty program. No longer.
By Roger L. Brooks

How to Handle Angry Customers 
Twenty ways retailers can turn angry customers into satisfied shoppers.
By Howard Riell

Our Congressional Advocate 
Representative Bill Shuster (R-PA) — cosponsor of the Credit Card Fair Fee Act — talks about lessening our industry’s $8.4 billion payout to credit card companies.

Inside Washington: Tobacco Regulation Begins 
FDA starts the rulemaking process and NACS stays engaged to ensure that retailers are protected.
By John Eichberger

A Hometown Experience 
The NACS global Forum “Focus on Foodservice” showcased the fresh perspective of today’s versatile and innovative foodservice experts.
By Chris Blasinsky

Category Close-Up: The Good Stuff 
Milk not only does a body good, but seems to benefit the convenience industry too.
By Sarah Hamaker

Category Close-Up: Gifted Merchandise 
Branded cards and new technologies sustain the gift card business despite a U.S. economic downturn.
By Pat Pape

August 2009

August 2009