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The NACS State of the Industry Report of 2010 Data
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Order your copy of the convenience and fuel retailing industry's most comprehensive collection of firm-level, store-level and category data and trends based on 2010 data.

The NACS State of the Industry Compensation Survey for 2010 Data
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In order to help managers better understand current compensation practices and enable them to develop competitive compensation packages, NACS released this comprehensive tool.

The NACS State of the Industry Technology Report of 2010 Data
Available Now
Order your copy of the industry’s most in-depth examination of technology challenges and perceptions.

Previous years' of the NACS State of the Industry Reports are also available for purchase.

Research Resources

NACS State of the Industry Report
Published every year since 1972, the NACS State of the Industry Report provides data on financials, store operations, merchandising, motor fuels sales and quartile analysis. The data allows retailers to benchmark and improve their store operations and communicate the industry’s perspectives on motor fuels sales and trends. For more information, contact Bob Swanson at (703) 518-4219.

  • NACS State of the Industry Fact Book
    A companion piece to the NACS State of the Industry Report, the NACS Industry Fact Book download provides a detailed statistical account of industry data over the past several years, as well as a historical recap of the industry and key definitions and events that have shaped it. For more information,
    contact Bob Swanson at (703) 518-4219..

NACS State of the Industry Compensation Report
Published annually since 1978, the NACS State of the Industry Compensation Report for 2009 offers a vivid snapshot of total dollar value for 14 different job positions as well as turnover for six store-level and supervisory positions – including healthcare costs, 401(k) plans, life insurance and pension plans, and medical coverage. For more information, contact Leroy Kelsey at (703) 518-4255.

NACS State of the Industry Technology Survey
The NACS State of the Industry Technology Report of 2010 Industry Data examines industry challenges and perceptions regarding technology, as well as usage and expenditure metrics for a variety of key technology-enabled issues, including PCI compliance, pricebook, scan data, lottery and inventory management. For more information, contact Zaneta Purvis at (703) 518-4216.

Category Definitions
The NACS Research & Technology Board Committee has reviewed existing practices with regard to the organization of sales and purchase information by merchandise category within the convenience store industry. These categories can then be used by the industry to establish performance benchmarks and to establish a framework for retailers and manufacturers to have meaningful discussions regarding market performance comparisons.

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CSX LLC (CStoreXchange)
CSX is an online financial benchmarking application for the convenience and petroleum retailing industry. CSX provides meaningful insights regarding operational and financial performance in the convenience store industry based on monthly P&L and operational data. For more information, contact Leroy Kelsey at (703) 518-4255.
  • CSX Webinars for Subscribers
    Quarterly webinar presentations are offered on updates of the convenience channel to see how selected categories are performing using an internet format that enables two-way dialogue.

For Hunter Club Membership information or additional questions, contact Bob Hughes at (703) 518-4270.

CTP: Convenience Tracking Program
Go beyond scan data to learn what your customers think about your stores and others in your – and translate these findings into sales. A joint partnership with him!, allows retailers and suppliers to gain valuable insights into their business through shoppers eyes and benchmark against the best in class. CTP is full disclosure and provides a unique opportunity to learn more about your customers. For more information, contact Leroy Kelsey at (703) 518-4255.