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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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Packaged Beverages

 

Costly Pitfalls

 

Cash Cows

   

Global Trends

 


Cover Story |
All About Engagement
The NACS Show brings together industry stakeholders to deliver new ideas, new products and a wealth of knowledge.

TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                                                                               

Feature | Is a Bigger Store Footprint Better?
C-stores keep adding square feet, but whether that’s a good thing is up for debate.

Feature | Look Out for Costly Pitfalls
Seven management mistakes — already tested — and how you can avoid them.

Feature | Cash Cow
An ATM puts cash in your customers’ hands, which leads to more in-store purchases.

By the Numbers | The Top 10
Game-like customer service training makes employees want to learn.

Ideas 2 Go | Move Over, Playstation
Game-like customer service training makes employees want to learn.

Inside Washington | Why Do You Need to Get Involved?
Hear what our industry leaders have to say about it.

Capitol Punishment | Creative Juices
I just returned from the NACS Show in Atlanta — and boy were the creative juices flowing!

Global Trends | Convenience Rules!
An overview of the European convenience channel reveals changing consumer habits and rapid expansion of smaller format stores.

Category Close-Up | Packing It Up
After a downturn last year, can packaged beverage sales in convenience stores make a comeback?

Category Close-Up | Wine Is Divine
Despite the challenges of competing with supermarkets and big box stores, some convenience retailers have a fine time selling wine.

PCI | A Day at the Breach
Brought to you by NACS EZ PCI.

Supplier Side | Thriving in the C-Store Industry
With more than 159 million transactions a day, convenience stores are the fastest way for suppliers to get their product to market.

A NACS from the Past | Service with a Smile
Most convenience stores probably don't think about how self-service came about.

NACS CAFE | Food for Thought