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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.

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Global Trends

 

Menu Labeling

 

Brave New World
  

   

Mobile Apps
  

Cover Story | From Shelf To Sale
Every retailer wants to maximize profits, but getting there relies on a dedicated SKU “rationalization” plan.

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Feature | Your Customers Have Spoken
3.7 million consumers join retailers in urging Congress to reform swipe fees.

Feature | Increase Your Mobile (-Ability)
Mobile marketing helps increase store traffic.

Feature | Brave New World
For top executives who ring the register and mop the floor, enlightenment awaits.

Ideas 2 Go | Sample Sales
A successful food sampling program drives sales and consumer excitement.

Ideas 2 Go | Safety First
HACCP food safety principles can head off potential disaster from alcohol incidents.

Web Preview | Inside Washington | It’s All in the Details
As if health-care legislation wasn’t hard enough on retailers, under-the-radar menu labeling requirements also inflict pain.

Capitol Punishment | Ham Sandwich
Legislation could make it easier for unions to reach your employees.

Global Trends | French Twist
French retailer Chronodrive looks to perfect a hybrid-like grocery format by focusing on convenience.

Category Close-Up | How Sweet It Is
Candy retains its position as the top impulse item in convenience stores.

Category Close-Up | Paper, Plastic or Virtual?
Pre-paid cards continue to remain popular for gifts and gaming.

PCI | We’ve Got Your Back
Retailers that have already undertaken the task of compliance reporting to their acquirer(s) have quickly learned some bad news.

Public Speaking | Encourage Interactivity
What can you do to incorporate interactive elements that emotionally, physically and verbally involve your audience the next time you speak publicly or lead an important meeting?

A NACS from the Past | 80 Years of Snickers
IWhen Snickers hit the market in 1930, it sold for 5 cents. Eighty years later, it is the number one selling candy bar in the United States and is sold in more than 70 countries around the world.

NACS CAFE | Food for Thought