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Cover Story | Courting the Fed Over Swipe Fees
NACS files suit against the Federal Reserve, alleging it failed to implement the law as required in issuing its final debit card swipe fee rules.

Feature | The Alcohol Beverage Beat Goes On
Convenience stores and state associations continue to pursue changes to licensed beverage laws.

Feature | What Are Your Customers Passionate About?
It’s a great question, but do you know the answer?

Feature | Roll Your Own Profits
A tax disparity could forever change the way cigarettes are manufactured, marketed and sold.

Feature | An Arlington Story
One storyteller discovers a few hidden retail gems in a suburb of Washington, D.C.

Ideas 2 Go | Top of the Class
In Missouri, the Bulldog Express convenience store excels in student training and community service.

Ideas 2 Go | From the Ashes
A successful community store tragically burns to the ground, only to rebuild better and stronger than ever.

NACS News | NACS Events Galore for 2012!
January is a big month for setting your sights on upcoming NACS events.

Category Close Up | Sparkling Performance
Already ubiquitous in convenience stores, packaged beverages still have strong growth potential.

Global Trends | Un Espresso, Un Panino e Un Croissant
The Italian c-store scene has yet to mature, though foodservice programs at highway stations thrive.

Bits & Bytes | Everything Is Based on Standards
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