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July 2009

NACS Magazine

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.

July 2009

Leaders are Readers
Convenience retail powerhouses reveal their sources for news, knowledge and inspiration.
By Pat Pape

Writing the Book on Convenience Stores
If business books are too dry and trade publications too dull, check out this fiction on convenience stores.
By Susan Reese

From Pricebook to Facebook
Technology goes from the back office to consumer-facing applications at NACStech.

The Future of Motor Fuels
A transformation in the global fuels market signals big changes for retailers.
By Sander Cohan

A Level Playing Field
Erratic and unenforced taxation of tobacco on tribal lands leaves many states short millions of dollars in tax revenue.
By Scott Orr

Travelin’ Man
As president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, Roger Dow has nearly 40 years of experience in the travel industry, and almost as many ideas to help convenience retailers.

Inside Washington: Congress Turns Up the Heat
Credit card measures recently reintroduced in Congress give NACS and retailers something to cheer about.
By John Eichberger

Global Trends: Eastern Promise
In the Middle East, grocery retailers and oil companies open smaller, express formats both on and off the forecourt.
By Fiona Briggs

Category Close-up: Glass Half Full
Beer sales and new package trends offer promising opportunities during a tight economy.
By Terri Allan

June 2009

July 2009