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NACS debuts its new podcast series “Convenience Matters”

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Feb-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — NACS debuted its new podcast series, “Convenience Matters,” that discusses topics related to the convenience store industry. The first three podcasts in the series “Convenience Matters,” can be downloaded at www.nacsonline.com/podcasts and iTunes. The podcasts also will soon be available on Google Play. The first episode (“New Cars…
February 16, 20160Comments

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NACS welcomes Melody Ain as its meetings & registration coordinato

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Melody Ain has joined the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) as meetings & registration coordinator.  Ain will join the NACS meetings and conventions team and assist in the operations and registration for several NACS meetings throughout the year, including the NACS Show, one of the nation’s largest…
February 10, 20160Comments

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NACS: Optimism about economy plunged to its lowest level even though gas prices fell at their lowest level in seven years

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Optimism about the economy plunged to its lowest level in almost a year even though gas prices fell 19 cents last month and are at their lowest level in seven years. Overall, consumer optimism fell three points to 44%, the lowest percentage of Americans who feel positive about…
February 10, 20160Comments

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U.S. convenience store count increased to 154,195 stores as of December 31, 2015

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Feb-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. convenience store count increased to 154,195 stores as of December 31, 2015, a 0.9% increase (1,401 stores) from the year prior, according to the 2016 NACS/Nielsen Convenience Industry Store Count. [infographic] Within the retail universe that Nielsen tracks, convenience stores account for 34.2% of all outlets in…
February 2, 20160Comments

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NACS launches new online resource for everything fuels-related: the Fuels Resource Center

​ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2016-Jan-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The convenience and fuel retailing industry sells 80% of the fuels purchased in the United States at approximately 128,000 convenience stores—that’s about 40 million fill-ups a day. As the voice of the industry in the fuels arena, NACS created the Fuels Resource Center to encompass research, news and…
January 20, 20160Comments

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NACS welcomes Greg Levitan as its research coordinator

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-1-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Greg Levitan has joined NACS as a research coordinator. In this role, Levitan will help design and distribute the annual NACS Compensation Survey (which provides benchmarking data and standards in key HR categories such as compensation, turnover and benefits), support NACS Shopper Panel research, and deploy and analyze…
January 11, 20160Comments

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NACS survey: continued drop in gas prices could spur last-minute shopping at stores over the holiday season

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-12-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Two in three gasoline customers report that gas prices in their area are lower than they were last month, and the continued drop in prices could spur last-minute shopping at stores over the holiday season, according to the latest Consumer Fuels Survey results released by the National Association…
December 15, 20150Comments

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NACS applauded the House Energy and Commerce for passing bipartisan menu-labeling legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C., 2015-11-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) today applauded the House Energy and Commerce for passing bipartisan menu-labeling legislation that would enable compliance for convenience store operators while increasing the availability of both nutrition information and choice for consumers. The committee approved H.R. 2017, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure…
November 19, 20150Comments

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Diane Rusignola appointed deputy editor at NACS

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-11-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diane Rusignola has joined NACS as a deputy editor. In this newly created role, Rusignola will help guide the content, design consistency and editing of the award-winning monthly NACS Magazine as well as content across NACS Media platforms including the NACS Daily e-newsletter and NACS social media. Rusignola previously…
November 16, 20150Comments

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NACS welcomes legislation for national, uniform nutrition-disclosure standard for foodservice establishments introduced in U.S. Senate

WASHINGTON, 2015-10-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) hailed legislation introduced today in the U.S. Senate, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act (S. 2217), as a thoughtful approach to providing the necessary flexibility and understanding of convenience store foodservice operations. A provision included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed…
October 30, 20150Comments

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NACS Board member congressional testimony: costs to small businesses of the transition to EMV credit and debit card technology are “staggering”

WASHINGTON, 2015-10-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The costs to small businesses of the transition to EMV credit and debit card technology are “staggering”—averaging more than half of annual profits for convenience stores—yet the switch still represents a “missed opportunity” to further reduce fraud, according to congressional testimony by a NACS Board member. Testifying before the…
October 22, 20150Comments

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2015-16 NACS Chairman Jack Kofdarali: Test your limits. Test the unknown. And work together to get better

​LAS VEGAS, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — “Test your limits. Test the unknown. And work together to get better,” Jack Kofdarali, president of Corona, California-based J&T Management Inc., told NACS Show attendees after accepting the gavel as the 2015-16 NACS Chairman of the Board during the 2015 NACS Show Closing General Session. Kofdarali urged attendees to…
October 14, 20150Comments

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The nine featured stores and companies in 2015 NACS Ideas 2 Go video

LAS VEGAS, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The 2015 NACS Ideas 2 Go video is now available for purchase online. 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…
October 14, 20150Comments

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NACS Consumer Fuels Survey: majority of American consumers optimistic about the economy

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lower gas prices have helped increased consumer optimism about the economy, and for the first time since June, a majority of American consumers (53%) are optimistic about the economy, according to the latest Consumer Fuels Survey results released by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Consumer optimism surged five…
October 14, 20150Comments

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NACS selected 11 college students as recipients of a $3,000 scholarship

LAS VEGAS, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) recognized 11 college students who were selected as recipients of a $3,000 scholarship, awarded by the NACS Scholarship Program. In addition to the scholarship, each of the recipients received a stipend to attend the 2015 NACS Show in Las Vegas, October 11–14,…
October 14, 20150Comments

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NACS President and CEO Hank Armour addresses the NACS Show general session

LAS VEGAS, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — “We’ve been hard at work developing tools to help you defend and grow your businesses,” NACS President and CEO Hank Armour told attendees at the Oct. 13 NACS Show general session. Armour said that NACS improves the convenience retailing industry by scouting and sharing global best practices, by…
October 14, 20150Comments

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NACS announced the election of its 2015–16 Executive Committee at the NACS Show in Las Vegas

​LAS VEGAS, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) announced the election of its 2015–16 Executive Committee during its Board of Directors meeting at the NACS Show in Las Vegas. Jack Kofdarali, president of Corona, California-based J&T Management Inc., was named the association's 2015–16 chairman. Kofdarali also chairs the NACS Executive…
October 14, 20150Comments

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Dr Pepper Snapple Group VP of convenience Kevin Martello named 2015-16 chairman of the NACS Supplier Board

LAS VEGAS, 2015-10-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kevin Martello, vice president of convenience, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, has been named 2015–16 chairman of the NACS Supplier Board. In addition, Brad McGuinness, senior vice president, corporate R&D, at Verifone Inc., was named chair-elect and will succeed Martello as 2016–17 chairman. Martello and McGuinness were named to their positions…
October 13, 20150Comments

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NACS President and CEO Henry Armour welcomed attendees at the 2015 NACS Show

LAS VEGAS, 2015-10-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The NACS Show is so important to the industry that it’s almost unimaginable to not attend it, noted NACS President and CEO Henry Armour, welcoming attendees at the 2015 NACS Show opening general session. “Whether you are attending your first NACS Show, or whether it’s your 30th NACS Show, like…
October 12, 20150Comments

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NACS: Convenience stores poised to capitalize on the growing trend of consumers seeking healthy products according to new Hudson Institute report

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-10-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Convenience stores are poised to capitalize on the growing trend of consumers seeking healthy, more convenient products, according to a new Hudson Institute report. “Consumers’ desire for convenience is a growing trend and a notable convenience store opportunity,” according to “Health & Wellness Trends and Strategies for the…
October 9, 20150Comments

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NACS Consumer Fuels Survey: lower gas prices have not significantly altered consumer behavior or attitudes about the state of the economy

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — While two in three American drivers (67%) report that gas prices are falling, lower gas prices have not significantly altered consumer behavior or attitudes about the state of the economy, according to the latest Consumer Fuels Survey results released by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Although drivers…
September 16, 20150Comments

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NACS and United Fresh publish new resource to help retailers examine what they need to consider to have success with a fresh produce program

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-8-4— /EPR Retail News/ — As more convenience stores consider expanding their fresh produce offer in stores, a new resource has been published to help them examine what they need to consider to have success with a fresh produce program. “Are You Fit for Fresh?” a simple 10-point checklist developed by the National Association of Convenience…
August 4, 20150Comments

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NACS: Consumer optimism about the economy slumped 5% points over the past month

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-7-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Consumer optimism about the economy slumped five percentage points over the past month and a minority (47%) of Americans are now optimistic about the economy, according to a survey of U.S. fuel consumers conducted on behalf of the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) by Penn, Schoen and Berland. The…
July 15, 20150Comments

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SPAR UK won the 2015 NACS Insight European Technology Implementation Award, sponsored by Verifone Inc.

​LONDON, 2015-6-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR UK has won the 2015 NACS Insight European Technology Implementation Award, sponsored by Verifone Inc. The award was presented during the NACS Insight Convenience Summit – Europe in London on June 11. The award recognizes SPAR UK for excellence in the implementation of innovative and outstanding IT solutions within…
June 16, 20150Comments

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Musgrave Group won the 2015 NACS Insight European Sustainability Retailer of the Year Award sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company

LONDON, 2015-6-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Musgrave Group has won the 2015 NACS Insight European Sustainability Retailer of the Year Award, sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. The award was presented during the NACS Insight Convenience Summit – Europe awards dinner in London on June 11. The award recognizes Cork, Ireland-based Musgrave Group for its leadership in sustainable…
June 16, 20150Comments

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Topaz Re.Store concept won the NACS Insight 2015 International Convenience Retailer of the Year Award

​LONDON, 2015-6-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Topaz has won the NACS Insight 2015 International Convenience Retailer of the Year Award for its Re.Store convenience forecourt concept. The award, sponsored by Imperial Tobacco Group, was presented during the NACS Insight Convenience Summit – Europe in London on June 11. With more than 330 locations across the country, Topaz…
June 16, 20150Comments

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NACS survey: Nearly three in five consumers expect gas prices will go up over the next 30 days

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-6-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — A majority of consumers expect gas prices will continue to rise during June, a period in which gas prices tend to moderate or even fall after the completion of the annual spring transition to summer-blend fuel. Nearly three in five consumers (59%) expect gas prices will go up…
June 12, 20150Comments

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NACS survey: More Vacationers say that they will travel by car this summer

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-5-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — One in four Americans (27%) say that they will take more time on vacation trips this summer, and  86% of these vacationers say that they will travel by car, according to new consumer survey results released by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Affordability is the top reason for…
May 21, 20150Comments

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NACS survey reveals 85% of consumers say that gas prices affect their feelings about the economy

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-5-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nearly nine in 10 consumers (85%) say that gas prices affect their feelings about the economy, according to survey results released by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS).  Gas prices have risen roughly 50 cents per gallon since February. One in 10 consumers (10%) say that they will…
May 13, 20150Comments

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NACS: University of Wisconsin students’ proposed battery swap model wins the Fuels Institute’s inaugural Future of Transportation Case Competition

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-5-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — A proposed battery swap model developed by University of Wisconsin students to increase the viability of electric vehicles was named the winner of the Fuels Institute’s inaugural Future of Transportation Case Competition at the Institute’s Spring Meeting in New Orleans. The University of Wisconsin team’s proposal, “Electricity and Petroleum…
May 5, 20150Comments

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