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
- Cool New Products Discovery Center
- Cool New Products Innovations Box
- 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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- Industry Calendar
- 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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- Membership Directory
- The online Membership Directory is a listing of NACS Member Companies and Individuals, available only to NACS Members.
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- Friends of NACS
- An individual can become more engaged in NACS activities by becoming a Friend of NACS. There are no membership dues associated with becoming a Friend of NACS.
  
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- 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.
  
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News
- Blog
- Convenience Corner
- Podcast
- Convenience Matters
- Fuels Market News
- Fuels Market News, published by NACS, is the downstream petroleum industry’s trusted source for fuels-related news and information, covering the fuels of today and tomorrow.
  
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- Advertise
- 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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- Read the latest issue of NACS Magazine for a monthly dose of insights, industry data and best practices from leading retailers.
  
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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.
  
  Learn More
- 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.
  
  Learn More
- 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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Dec 31, 2025

Honoring Henry Armour
Celebrating 20 years as NACS president and CEO.

What Were the Top Trending Flavors of 2025?
From popular flavors to fun brand mash ups, here’s a look back at what was hot this year and what to keep your eye on in 2026.

Love’s Financial Acquires Three Freight Providers
The company acquired TBS Factoring Service, Saint John Capital and Financial Carrier Services.

FNS Releases SNAP Clarifications on Retailer Compliance
The new guidance outlines enforcement timelines and penalties for retailers as SNAP Food Restriction Waivers begin January 1, 2026.

Dec 30, 2025

NACS Daily’s Top 10 Stories of the Year
From upcoming Buc-ee’s openings to major industry mergers, these were the most-read stories of 2025.

Retailers Close Out 2025 With New Store Openings
The Spinx Company, Fresh Stop, Wawa and more recently celebrated grand openings.

Turn Your Compensation and Benefits Metrics Into an HR Strategy
The NACS Talent Insights Dashboard delivers industry-specific benchmarking data on turnover, salaries, benefits and more.

How C-Stores Can Fight Human Trafficking
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention month.

Rutter’s Donates $55,000 to Local Police
The proceeds will go to the York County Safety Collaborative’s Honor Their Service Fund.

Dec 29, 2025

Treasury Issues Guidance for Penny Shortage 
Plus, the House Committee presses the Fed to increase penny recirculation. 

NACS Community Remembers Carl Bolch, Jr.
RaceTrac’s Bolch, Jr. was an industry icon, influential leader and the 2000-2001 NACS Chairman.

5 C-Store Podcasts That Resonated in 2025
A behind-the-scenes look at what made five Convenience Matters podcasts from this year so compelling.

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