Management/Leadership/CEO News
Leadership Forum Kicks Off in Miami
Two prominent retailers share their visions of the future at the NACS leadership Forum.
Posted Feb 23, 2012
Gender Equity “A Business Imperative”: Walmart Executive Says
Walmart’s Cathy Smith tells NEW Leadership Summit audience to move beyond the traditional mentoring process and instead begin sponsoring one another.
Posted Sep 29, 2011
Summer Reading: Top Business Books
INC shares what’s on top of business book bestseller list.
Posted May 9, 2011
Thumbs Down on Corporate Green Efforts
Consumers are skeptical when it comes to corporate claims about their efforts of "going green."
Posted Sep 2, 2010
Speedway SuperAmerica Announces Speedy Rewards Pay Card
The company has partnered with the National Payment Card Association on a Speedway-branded debit card tied into loyalty cards.
Posted Aug 3, 2010
NYACS Announces Latest Hall of Famers
New York Association of Convenience Stores names Gary Mikutel and Tom Purcell to the New York Convenience Store Hall of Fame.
Posted Apr 9, 2010
Find What the Customer Wants, and Deliver
Altria’s Mike Szymanczyk tells NACS Leadership Forum attendees that opportunities abound in the tobacco category.
Posted Feb 11, 2010
Challenges Abound Amid Opportunities
Couche-Tard’s Alain Bouchard opens the NACS 2010 Leadership Forum with a look toward the future.
Posted Feb 10, 2010
New Gatorade Line Kicks Off At Super Bowl
Gatorade kicks off G Series advertising campaign; brand to launch in spring.
Posted Feb 9, 2010
NACS Leadership Challenge Registration Deadline Approaches
Registration for the annual leadership development program will close February 15.
Posted Feb 2, 2010
Corn Syrup Association Fights Back
As more manufacturers retool products to eliminate high-fructose corn syrup, the Corn Refiners Associations takes to the airwaves in support of the sweet substance.
Posted Aug 24, 2009
Management Guru Comments on Failure
Jim Collins’s new book tackles the sticky subject of businesses that fail.
Posted Jul 8, 2009
Slots Still Left for NACS Leadership Executive Program
August event helps tomorrow’s leaders develop their skills and learn from industry peers.
Posted Jun 22, 2009
NACS Leadership Executive Program Features Top PepsiCo Executive
Individuals from NACS retail member companies must register by July 3 to attend.
Posted May 11, 2009
Tough Times Today, Promise for Tomorrow
Coca-Cola Company President and CEO Muhtar Kent tells NACS Leadership Forum attendees that convenience is well positioned to lead change and revive economy.
Posted Mar 2, 2009
NACS Leadership Forum Attendees ‘Think Like the Customer’
Attendees prioritize tactics to explore emerging opportunities and hear high-level presentations on companies acclaimed for understanding their customers.
Posted Feb 27, 2009
NACS Leadership Forum Opens With Challenges to Leaders
“There will be no bigger test of leadership than 2009 and 2010,” notes Wawa CEO and opening day speaker Howard Stoeckel.
Posted Feb 26, 2009
NACS Leadership Challenge: Last Chance to Register
Friday is the last day to register for the industry's premier leadership development program for district managers/supervisors.
Posted Feb 25, 2009
New Report Challenges Retailers to Become Change Agents
The NACS/Coca-Cola Retailing Research Council releases its latest report, “Fast Forward: Emerging Opportunities in Convenience Retail.”
Posted Jan 22, 2009
Get Ahead in the Industry
Applications are now being accepted for the NACS Industry Achievement Award.
Posted May 22, 2008
Jim Yates Scholarship Offers Education, Career Development
NACS is accepting Jim Yates Scholarship program applications for retail member employees who are seeking to further their education and career development in the convenience and petroleum retailing industry.
Posted May 19, 2008