ALEXANDRIA, VA -- On Thursday, Jan. 19, NACS will launch a new program to help retailers stay connected with industry updates, NACS business and more. The call will take place from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time.

To participate, NACS retailer members must log on to NACS Online with their username and password and register for the call by completing the online form located on the Web site's home page. Once registered, NACS will send a confirmation and additional call instructions via e-mail.

The membership call is exclusively for NACS retail members and will cover the following topics:

• The current Visa/MasterCard class action lawsuit
• NACS State of the Industry data
• Upcoming industry events

The call will also give retailers the opportunity to share and discuss other issues they are facing. NACS Chairman Scott Hartman will host the call.

Throughout the remainder of the year, NACS will host retail membership calls on the third Thursday of each month from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. Each call will cover a designated topic, update callers on NACS issues and allow for ample time for discussion. Prior to each call, NACS Daily will feature an agenda and Web site link to register for the call.

Monthly membership calls are exclusively for NACS retail members. For additional information, contact Carolyn Schnare at (703) 518-4248 or cschnare@nacsonline.com.