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- We are the voice of our membership and industry on Capitol Hill. We relentlessly advocate for our members against harmful laws and regulations that can negatively impact their bottom lines.
Solutions
- Cool New Products Discovery Center
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- NACS Membership Directory
- The electronic Membership Directory is a listing of NACS Member Companies and Individuals.
  
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- Online Store
- Designed especially for c-stores, THRIVR is an integrated social media, reputation and listings management solution that helps you gain new customers, retain the ones you have and build basket size all around.
  
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Research
- Purchase the Latest NACS State of the Industry Report®
  
  The convenience and fuel retailing industry’s premier benchmarking tool and the most comprehensive collection of data and trends. Discover what’s next and how to get there faster.
  
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Events
- Government Relations
- NACS Day on the Hill
- Human Resources
- NACS Human Resources Forum
- NACS Loss Prevention and Safety Symposium
- December 3-4, 2025 | Dallas, TX
  
  The NACS Loss Prevention and Safety Symposium is the industry’s only and fully dedicated event designed exclusively for convenience retailers, wholesalers and suppliers who are seeking the latest insights, tools and resources that can help them proactively prepare for and mitigate risks.
  
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- NACS Food Safety Forum
- April 13-14, 2026 | Schaumburg, IL
  
  The 2026 NACS Food Safety Forum will take place April 13-14 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, IL. Presentations, interactive discussions and content are geared toward food safety, foodservice, and quality assurance professionals. The Food Safety Forum is the only industry-specific food safety event for the convenience retail community.
  
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- NACS Show
- October 14-17, 2025 | Chicago, IL
  
  For four days, attendees will be networking with industry experts, attending thought-provoking and empowering education sessions, and exploring a show floor with the latest merchandise for convenience and fuel retailing.
  
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- Webinars
- Sign up for upcoming webinars or browse through NACS’s video archive for industry best practices and case studies on a variety of topics and categories.
  
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- Keep up with all events that's happening in the industry.
  
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- Speaker Engagement
- We are always looking for dynamic speakers to share their expertise with our members.Submit your speaker proposal or simply add your name to our speaker database.
  
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- NACS Day on the Hill
  
  March 17-18, 2026
  Washington, DC
  
  NACS Day on the Hill helps convenience retailers just like you share their story with elected officials to show that convenience matters. Join us in March to advocate for your business, and ultimately, all c-stores across the United States.
  
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Membership
- Renew Membership
- Existing members, renew your membership to continue to access benefits and tools that your organization needs to thrive in today's competitive market place.
  
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- The online Membership Directory is a listing of NACS Member Companies and Individuals, available only to NACS Members.
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- Our audience is part of a U.S. industry of more than 154,000 convenience stores with retailers who rely on information and insights from NACS to make them stronger and more profitable.
  
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Education
- NACS Leadership for Success
- The NACS Leadership for Success program provides rising leaders in the industry an invaluable opportunity to discover personal strengths that they can use to grow their career while creating a more profitable performance-oriented environment within their company.
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- NACS Loss Prevention and Safety Symposium
- December 3-4, 2024 | Dallas, TX
  
  The inaugural NACS Loss Prevention and Safety Symposium is the industry’s only and fully dedicated event designed exclusively for convenience retailers, wholesalers and suppliers who are seeking the latest insights, tools and resources that can help them proactively prepare for and mitigate risks.
  
  Learn More
- NACS Food Safety Forum
- April 13-14, 2026 | Schaumburg, IL
  
  The 2026 NACS Food Safety Forum will take place April 13-14 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, IL. Presentations, interactive discussions and content are geared toward food safety, foodservice, and quality assurance professionals. The Food Safety Forum is the only industry-specific food safety event for the convenience retail community.
  
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- Webinars
- Sign up for upcoming webinars or browse through NACS’s video archive for industry best practices and case studies on a variety of topics and categories.
  
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- We offer best-in-class education for convenience industry leaders who are driven to gain the subject matter expertise and leadership skills needed to successfully respond to the challenges of a competitive industry.
Topics
- There are myriad issues that convenience stores face every day, whether inside the store, on the forecourt, in the back office or in the boardroom. Here are some of the many topics that NACS can help you discuss and develop strategies around to enhance your business.
  
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Advocacy
- We are the voice of our membership and industry on Capitol Hill. We relentlessly advocate for our members against harmful laws and regulations that can negatively impact their bottom lines.
Solutions
- Designed especially for c-stores, THRIVR is an integrated social media, reputation and listings management solution that helps you gain new customers, retain the ones you have and build basket size all around.
  
  Learn More
Research
- Purchase the Latest NACS State of the Industry Report®
  
  The convenience and fuel retailing industry’s premier benchmarking tool and the most comprehensive collection of data and trends. Discover what’s next and how to get there faster.
  
  Order Now
Events
- NACS Day on the Hill
  
  March 17-18, 2026
  Washington, DC
  
  NACS Day on the Hill helps convenience retailers just like you share their story with elected officials to show that convenience matters. Join us in March to advocate for your business, and ultimately, all c-stores across the United States.
  
  Learn More
Membership
- Don’t Forget to Renew Your Membership!
  Existing members, renew your membership to continue to access benefits and tools that your organization needs to thrive in today's competitive market place.
  
  Renew Now
News
- Read the latest issue of NACS Magazine for a monthly dose of insights, industry data and best practices from leading retailers.
  
  Read NACS Magazine
Education
- We offer best-in-class education for convenience industry leaders who are driven to gain the subject matter expertise and leadership skills needed to successfully respond to the challenges of a competitive industry.
Topics
- There are myriad issues that convenience stores face every day, whether inside the store, on the forecourt, in the back office or in the boardroom. Here are some of the many topics that NACS can help you discuss and develop strategies around to enhance your business.
  
  View Trending Topics

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Jan 21, 2026

Casey’s and Monster Energy Launch American-Themed Drink
Monster’s Ultra Red, White and Blue Razz celebrates 250 years of American independence.

Sunoco Acquires 36 C-Stores
Pops Mart Fuel sold over half of its stores to the company.

McDonald’s To Open 8,000 New Locations in 2026
The QSR is also reportedly revamping about 27,000 drive-thru locations.

Smithfield Foods To Acquire Nathan’s Famous
The $450 million deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026.

Datassential: Here’s Why Americans Are Drinking Less
A focus on health and higher price points are shifting consumers away from drinking.

How Can Operators Navigate Operational Changes?
The Vision Group Network’s (VGN) new vision report reveals how leaders view the future of convenience retail.

Jan 20, 2026

OXXO Debuts Bakery QSR in Texas Store
German-style bakery Ditsch opened its first U.S. location in an El Paso, Texas, OXXO location.

Behind the Counter With a C-Store Corporate Chef
How Chef Jason Lord of Alltown Fresh found a home in the convenience industry.

Nittany MinitMart Donates $26,000 to Food Pantries
The Pennsylvania-based retailer raised the money during its ‘Fuel the Hungry’ round-up campaign.

Jan 19, 2026

Hemp THC Ban Could Kill a Burgeoning Category for C-Stores
With a federal intoxicating hemp ban on the horizon, NACS and CABA’s Diana Eberlein share why advocacy efforts in 2026 are critical.

Applications Are Open for the Lisa Dell’Alba Scholarship
The scholarship is a first-of-its-kind award established in memory of longtime industry leader Dell’Alba.

Hunt Brothers Pizza Brings Back Buffalo Chicken LTO
The LTO is available beginning January 19 and features ranch dressing and buffalo wing sauce.

Datassential: 10 ‘New Classic’ Menu Items Customers Want
The research company named food, flavors and techniques that are ‘must-haves’ for restaurants in 2026.

New Year, New Menus for QSRs
Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Dunkin’ and more launched new menus to kick off 2026.

Jan 16, 2026

Podcast: Behind the Battle for Swipe Fee Reform
NACS continues to advocate for the passage of the Credit Card Competition Act in Congress.

Now Is the Time to Act: Come to Day on the Hill 2026
Meet with your lawmakers and make your voice heard on CCCA and other issues critical to the industry.

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