ALEXANDRIA, Va. – NACS today introduced NACS Connect 365™, its latest tool for retailers and suppliers to communicate about products and services online.

NACS Connect 365 is an extension of the SmartBooth™ and NACS Show Connect™ technology, powered by BDMetrics, that was used by 84 percent of attendees at the NACS Show 2007 to match attendees with qualified exhibitors and relevant Show activities. 

"NACS Connect 365 provides an online venue for NACS Retailers and Supplier members to conduct business throughout the year in the $569 billion convenience and petroleum retailing channel," said NACS Vice President of Member Services Michael Davis.

NACS Connect 365 is free for all NACS Retailer Members. In addition, all NACS Supplier Members have been provided a free basic listing, which can be expanded and enhanced. The online resource allows retailers to find and connect with suppliers throughout the year and also provides suppliers with a comprehensive media platform to extend their visibility and promote their products and services.

More than 10,000 NACS retail members were provided with personalized "My NACS 365" accounts that allow retailers to create personalized watch lists of the suppliers and products of specific interest. In addition, My NACS 365 provides retailers with a channel to contact suppliers directly for more information on their products and services.

"NACS Connect 365 allows retailers and suppliers to make one-on-one connections throughout the year in what is the industry's ultimate virtual marketplace," said NACS President and CEO Hank Armour. "It is yet another example of how NACS connects retailers and suppliers to grow their businesses."