ALEXANDRIA, Va. — NACS and National Alliance of Trade Associations Inc. (NATA) have signed a memorandum of understanding in which the two organizations will collaborate on matters of mutual benefit and interest in the convenience store and petroleum retailing industry.

The understanding between NACS and NATA will allow the associations and their members to work together more closely on issues related to advocacy, training and education and general outreach.

NACS, the association for convenience and petroleum retailing, is an international trade association representing more than 2,200 retail and 1,800 supplier member companies. NATA represents more than 3,000 independently owned convenience store and gas station businesses throughout the United States. 

“Many of the issues that affect NACS members affect NATA members as well,” said NATA Chairman Nizar Ali. “Both of our organizations and our members are united in their desire to improve and grow their business, and we look forward to working more closely with NACS and its members,” he added.
      
“This understanding allows us to better serve the industry, especially independent retailers,” said NACS Vice President of Member Services Michael Davis. “NATA is a well-respected organization in the convenience and petroleum retailing industry, and just like NACS members, NATA members are extremely engaged with their government representatives on the local, state and federal level. This closer working relationship will deliver benefits to our collective memberships and the industry as a whole,” he said.

Note to editors: Photos of representatives from both NACS and NATA are available upon request.