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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…

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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…

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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…

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NACS survey: low gas prices drive the optimism about the economy in majority of Americans

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-4-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — A majority of Americans say they are optimistic about the economy and low gas prices are driving the optimism. Overall, 52% of Americans are optimistic about the economy, an eight-point jump from March. Those most optimistic are younger consumers ages 18-34 (58%) and those in the West (58), according to…

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NACS published new Public Relations Toolkit to help retailers launch their own publicity efforts in their communities

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-3-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — NACS has published a new Public Relations Toolkit to help retailers launch their own publicity efforts in their communities — from how to write a press release and craft talking points to how to pitch an interview and elicit great media coverage. The 24-page NACS Public Relations Toolkit includes overviews,…

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NACS published new primer defining 10 key areas of the convenience store business

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — NACS has published a new primer defining 10 key areas of the convenience store business. “How Convenience Stores Operate and Their Contributions to Communities” provides a starting point for retailers who seek to define their businesses before communities groups and addresses issues including jobs, property values, overnight hours, traffic…

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NACS survey: Consumer optimism fell from 54% to 44%, the largest decrease in optimism in more than two years as gas prices rise

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rising gas prices are taking a toll on consumer optimism about the economy, with optimism falling to its lowest level since August 2014. Consumer optimism fell from 54% to 44%, the largest decrease in optimism in more than two years, according to survey results released by the National Association…

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NACS survey: Even with gas prices near six-year lows, U.S. consumers are still looking for the best gas prices

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-2-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Even with gas prices near six-year lows, U.S. consumers are still looking for the best gas prices. Three in five (63%) consumers say they would drive five minutes out of their way to save 5 cents per gallon. An even greater percentage (72%) would pay by cash if they…

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Majority of Americans are optimistic about the economy thanks to the continuing slide in gas prices, NACS survey

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-1-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the first time in two years, a majority of Americans are optimistic about the economy, thanks to the continuing slide in gas prices. A survey of gas consumers found that 57% of Americans are optimistic, including nearly two-thirds (65%) of those ages 18-34. The levels of consumer optimism are…

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NACS survey: Declining gas prices may increase holiday spending this year

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2014-11-13— /EPR Retail News/ — Declining gas prices may increase holiday spending this year — especially among men and those ages 18-34, according to a new national survey measuring consumer optimism. For the first time in two years, a majority of men (51%) are optimistic about the economy and an even greater percentage of younger consumers…

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NACS launches Ideas 2 Go website

​ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2014-9-19— /EPR Retail News/ — The convenience and fuel retailing industry’s deepest video archives just became more accessible with the launch of the new NACS Ideas 2 Go website at nacsonline.com/ideas2go. The site allows retailers to search for best practices by topic from dozens of Ideas 2 Go video segments. It also showcases NACS Magazine…

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