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NACS announces appointments focused on the European market and the launch of NACS Convenience Summit

ALEXANDRIA, VA , 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — NACS has expanded its leadership role in the international convenience and fuel retailing space with the addition of two hires focused on the European market and the launch of a new conference, the NACS Convenience Summit – Asia. In early December, Mark Wohltmann joined NACS as director,…
December 9, 20160Comments

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NACS appoints Dawn Pope as accounts payable coordinator

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dawn Pope has joined the NACS finance and accounting team in the role of accounts payable coordinator. She will provide hands-on support to management by researching and analyzing accounts and preparing financial statements for NACS and its seven affiliates. Pope comes to NACS from the Community Health Charities…
November 17, 20160Comments

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NACS releases 2016 “Ideas 2 Go” video; now available for purchase online

ATLANTA, 2016-Oct-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The fast-paced “Ideas 2 Go” program showcases emerging concepts that redefine convenience—as well as quick takeaways that retailers could easily implement at their own stores. Since 1994, “Ideas 2 Go” has provided a fast-paced video tour of some of the most interesting, creative and potentially profitable ideas in…
October 26, 20160Comments

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NACS: ​Aloha Petroleum, Ricker Oil Company and Core-Mark commits to the Partnership for a Healthier America

ATLANTA, GA., 2016-Oct-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (October 20, 2016), convenience store chains Aloha Petroleum, operators of Aloha Island Marts, and Ricker Oil Company, operators of Ricker’s convenience stores, and Core-Mark, a leading national food and beverage distributor, announced commitments to the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) at the NACS Show in…
October 25, 20160Comments

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NACS elects its 2016–17 Executive Committee; Rahim Budhwani named new chairman

ATLANTA, 2016-Oct-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) announced the election of its 2016–17 Executive Committee during its Board of Directors meeting at the NACS Show in Atlanta. Rahim Budhwani, CEO at Hoover, Alabama-based 6040 LLC, was named the association's chairman; he also chairs the NACS Executive Committee, which provides…
October 25, 20160Comments

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NACS: convenience stores contributed nearly $1 billion to charities over the past year

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Oct-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Convenience stores contributed or collected nearly $1 billion to charities over the past year, according to a national survey of retailers released today by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). More than 97% of convenience store companies responding to the survey say they donate to charities. The…
October 21, 20160Comments

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Brad McGuinness named 2016–17 chairman of the NACS Supplier Board

ATLANTA, 2016-Oct-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Brad McGuinness, senior vice president of global petroleum systems at Verifone, has been named 2016–17 chairman of the NACS Supplier Board. In addition, Jay Ard, vice president of national sales CR at The Coca-Cola Company, was named chair-elect and will succeed McGuinness as 2017–18 chairman. McGuinness and Ard were…
October 21, 20160Comments

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Four retail members to serve on National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Board of Directors

ATLANTA, 2016-Oct-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) announced the election of four retail members to serve on its Board of Directors. The new members were named to their positions during the NACS Board of Directors meeting at the NACS Show in Atlanta. New board members are: Chris Coborn, President…
October 21, 20160Comments

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NACS: U.S. convenience store industry invested more than $6 billion in upgrading stores in 2015

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. convenience store industry cumulatively invested more than $6 billion in upgrading stores in communities across the country in 2015, according to industry metrics announced today (10/18/2016) by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). The average cost of a store remodel in 2015 was $409,582, up 40%…
October 18, 20160Comments

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NACS and Tyson Foods help fight hunger with donation to Atlanta Community Food Bank

Atlanta, Ga., 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tyson Foods, Inc. and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) partnered today ( Oct. 17, 2016 ) to donate a truckload of protein to Atlanta Community Food Bank to help eliminate hunger in the greater Atlanta area. Atlanta Community Food Bank, which serves 29 counties, will distribute…
October 18, 20160Comments

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NACS appoints Laura Genovese as education program manager

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Laura Genovese has joined NACS as education program manager and will manage and help deliver the association’s educational and performance-focused offerings, namely around the NACS Show. Genovese joins NACS after six years of several account management roles at Potomac Management Resources, an association management and event planning firm based…
September 15, 20160Comments

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NACS: U.S. consumer optimism remained stable despite increase in gas prices over the past month

ALEXANDRIA, Va, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Despite a 10-cent increase in gas prices over the past month, U.S. consumer optimism about the overall state of the U.S. economy remained stable according to the latest national consumer survey released by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). U.S. fuel consumers quickly noticed this month’s price increase.…
September 14, 20160Comments

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NACS issues statement on the House Financial Services Committee vote to report the Financial Choice Act

Alexandria, VA, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lyle Beckwith, senior vice president of government relations at NACS, today (9/13/2016) issued the following statement on the House Financial Services Committee vote to report H.R. 5983, the Financial Choice Act: “NACS is deeply disappointed at the House Financial Services Committee’s vote to report the controversial and misnamed ‘Financial…
September 14, 20160Comments

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NACS releases statement regarding Hensarling’s intention to mark up the Financial Choice Act

Alexandria, VA, 2016-Sep-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lyle Beckwith, senior vice president of government relations of the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), today (9/9/2016) released the following statement regarding House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling’s announced intention to mark up the Financial Choice Act, which includes a provision to repeal debit swipe fee…
September 10, 20160Comments

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NACS survey: Only 44% of Americans are optimistic about the economy, down 3 points from last month

ALEXANDRIA, Va, 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Despite declining prices at the pump and a prevailing expectation that lower prices will continue, a majority of U.S. fuel consumers remain pessimistic about the overall state of the American economy, according to the latest national consumer survey released by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Only 44%…
August 12, 20160Comments

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NACS partners with REDTAIL to offer Background Check program

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — NACS has partnered with REDTAIL to offer the NACS Background Check program. The REDTAIL program incorporates award-winning background screening services from SecurTest and patented iReviewNow technology, offering an FCRA-compliant and accurate background screening solution. The NACS Background Check Program offers access to a unique background screening solution with benefits,…
August 9, 20160Comments

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NACS appoints Kashae Williams as state association advocacy manager

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kashae Williams has joined NACS in the newly created role of state association advocacy manager. She will be responsible for liaising between NACS and state and ethnic-American trade associations that represent convenience and fuel retailers and fuel marketers across the country. Williams will help NACS provide support to…
July 22, 20160Comments

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NACS survey: Overall consumer optimism about the U.S. economy increased three points to 47% in July

ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Consumer optimism increased to its highest level since March as gas prices reversed a four-month climb and dropped 12 cents per gallon last month, according to the latest national consumer survey released by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Overall consumer optimism about the U.S. economy increased three…
July 14, 20160Comments

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NACS releases the NACS State of the Industry Report of 2015 Data

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Jun-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — NACS has released the NACS State of the Industry Report of 2015 Data, the convenience and fuel retailing industry’s premier benchmarking tool and most comprehensive collection of data and trends. Published since 1972, the NACS State of the Industry Report provides valuable information to help industry stakeholders maximize their…
June 29, 20160Comments

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Applegreen wins the NACS Insight 2016 International Convenience Retailer of the Year Award for its new M1 Lisburn Motorway Service Area in Northern Ireland

LONDON, 2016-Jun-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Applegreen has won the NACS Insight 2016 International Convenience Retailer of the Year Award for its new M1 Lisburn Motorway Service Area in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The award, sponsored by Accenture, was presented during the NACS Insight Convenience Summit – Europe in London on June 9 at this…
June 13, 20160Comments

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NACS recognizes S-Group with 2016 NACS Insight European Technology Implementation Award at the NACS Insight Convenience Summit – Europe

LONDON, 2016-Jun-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — S-Group has won the 2016 NACS Insight European Technology Implementation Award, sponsored by Verifone, a world leader in payments and commerce solutions. The award was presented during the NACS Insight Convenience Summit – Europe in London on June 9 at this year’s International Convenience Retailer Awards gala. The award recognizes…
June 13, 20160Comments

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NACS strongly opposes Rep. Hensarling’s proposal to repeal debit swipe fee reform

Alexandria, VA, 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — NACS today released the following statement regarding plans announced by Rep. Jeb Hensarling (TX-5), chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, to repeal the Durbin Amendment, which reformed debit card swipe fees: “NACS strongly opposes Rep. Hensarling’s proposal to repeal debit swipe fee reform, which has saved consumers nearly…
June 8, 20160Comments

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NACS releases new online toolkit on how convenience store operators increase sales of better-for-you items

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-May-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — NACS has published a new online toolkit for retailers that shares eight easy to implement, low-cost and proven examples of how convenience store operators can successfully grow their healthy offer and increase sales of better-for-you items. Through the NACS reFresh initiative, the new online Ideas That Work to Grow…
May 31, 20160Comments

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NACS survey: 72% of vacation travelers more likely to stop to use the bathroom than any other activity

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-May-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — This summer, vacation travelers are more likely to stop to use the bathroom than any other activity, including buying gas or food and drinks, according to results of a nationwide consumer survey conducted by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Nearly three in four American drivers (72%)…
May 31, 20160Comments

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NACS and Pinnacle to enhance fuel dispenser security and combat skimming through new SkimDefend app

ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2016-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fuel dispenser security is of great concern for the convenience store industry. Approximately 39 million Americans fill-up their gas tanks every day and fuel dispensers have become one of many targets for thieves looking to steal credit and debit card information by “skimming,” an aggressive tactic used to…
May 19, 20160Comments

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National Safe Place Network CEO Laurie Jackson featured in Convenience Matters episode “Convenience Stores as Safe Places”

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — National Safe Place Network President and CEO Laurie Jackson talks about how convenience stores and other community businesses are helping youth in distress — and how more can join them — in the latest Convenience Matters podcast. Jackson is featured in the episode “Convenience Stores as Safe Places,” which…
April 20, 20160Comments

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Fuel consumers expect gas prices to rise over the next 30 days – NACS survey

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Apr-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Two in three U.S. fuel consumers (64%) say that they expect gas prices to rise over the next 30 days, an 11-point jump from a month ago and the highest percentage of Americans expecting price increases since May 2015 according to the results of a new consumer survey…
April 14, 20160Comments

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Record 2015 in-store sales for convenience stores in U.S. – NACS State of the Industry Summit

CHICAGO, 2016-Apr-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — U.S. convenience stores experienced record in-store sales in 2015, led by strong growth in foodservice products. These industry’s overall metrics for 2015 were released today at the NACS State of the Industry Summit, taking place April 11–13 in Chicago. Convenience stores sell 80% of the fuel purchased in the country…
April 14, 20160Comments

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Finalists announced to compete in the NACS Fuels Institute’s 2016 Future of Transportation Case Competition

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Mar-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Duke University, Morgan State University and the University of California, Berkeley, have been chosen as finalists to compete in the Fuels Institute’s 2016 Future of Transportation Case Competition, taking place April 27–29 in San Francisco at the Institute’s annual meeting. In its second year, the Fuels Institute’s Case Competition, sponsored…
March 18, 20160Comments

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NACS survey: 50% of Americans are optimistic about the economy due to sustained period of lower gas prices

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Mar-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fully half of all Americans (50%) say they are optimistic about the economy, a strong six-point jump over the past month and the highest percentage since November 2015, according to the results of a new consumer survey released today by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Two in…
March 18, 20160Comments

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