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- December 3-4, 2024 | Dallas, TX
  
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- 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.
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- 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.
  
  Order Now
Events
- NACS State of the Industry Summit
  
  With over 50 years of convenience industry data, analysis and strategic insights behind it, the NACS State of the Industry (SOI) Summit provides the data-powered answers you need to help set the course forward for your business.
  
  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.
  
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Ideas 2 Go

Now in its 30th year, NACS Ideas 2 Go showcases industry leaders who are leading the way by staying ahead of the everchanging consumer, technology and retail landscape.

From innovative foodservice offers to engaging their workforce and focusing on the customer experience, retailers today are operating the convenience store of tomorrow. Ideas 2 Go has featured hundreds of interviews with convenience retailers in nearly every U.S. state and 10 countries.

View our catalogue of videos below. NACS also spotlights ideas from smaller operators each month in the NACS Magazine Ideas 2 Go column. You can also check out innovative retailers from around the world in the NACS Ideas 2 Go guides from two global events: Convenience Summit Europe and Convenience Summit Asia.

Ideas 2 Go 2024

RJ WagsPark
Newtown, OH
Duration: 04:29

Hop Shops
Florence, KY
Duration: 4:45

Nouria
Milford and Logan International Airport, MA
Duration: 4:49

Seasons Corner Market
Cranston, RI
Duration: 4:37

Rusty Lantern Markets
Bethel, ME
Duration: 4:28

Family Express
Cedar Lake and Valparaiso Training center, IN
Duration: 5:41

Dash In
Indian Head, MD
Duration: 5:11

Ideas 2 Go 2023

Wally’s
Fenton, Missouri
Duration: 04:48

FavTrip
Grandview, Missouri
Duration: 04:47

Sheetz
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Duration: 03:45

Y-Not Stop
South Oakdale, Louisiana
Duration: 04:32

Louisiana’s Gas Station Food Finds
Louisiana
Duration: 09:05

Ideas 2 Go 2022

TXB Stores Inc.
Georgetown, TX
Duration: 05:17

The Walk-Off Market, powered by Amazon
Seattle, WA
Duration: 03:24

Lou Perrine’s Gas & Groceries
Kenosha, WI
Duration: 04:45

Coen Markets Inc.
Imperial, PA
Duration: 04:44

Kwik Trip Inc.
Holmen, WI
Duration: 05:16

Wakepoint LBJ
Kingsland, TX
Duration: 03:54

Ideas 2 Go 2021

Wawa’s Social Purpose
Wawa, PA
Duration: 06:02

7-Eleven’s Evolution
Dallas, TX
Duration: 06:48

Weigel’s Community Involvement
Lenoir City, TN
Duration: 08:04

Tiger Fuel’s Solar Future
Charlottesville, VA
Duration: 06:45

Parent Petroleum’s Brewing Success
St. Charles, IL
Duration: 05:47

Ideas 2 Go Store Tours

The Ideas 2 Go store tours explore innovative convenience-focused formats.

Barcelona, Spain
2024 Convenience Summit Europe

Seoul, South Korea
2024 Convenience Summit Asia

Dublin, Ireland
2023 Convenience Summit Europe

Singapore
2023 Convenience Summit Asia

Berlin, Germany
2022 Convenience Summit Europe

Bangkok, Thailand
2022 Convenience Summit Asia

Ideas 2 Go 2020

Doing More and Doing Good
The Goods Mart, NYC
Duration: 07:42

What Being an Essential Business Means
The Convenience Group, WA
Duration: 06:23

Leading When Leaders are Needed Most
36 Lyn Refuel Station, MN
Duration: 06:31

Ideas 2 Go 2019

Revitalizing the Brand
Gambrills, Maryland
Duration: 4:24

Do Good, Feel Good
New York City
Duration: 4:28

Healthy Offers
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Duration: 5:23

A Frictionless Experience
Denver, Colorado
Duration: 3:04

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Ideas 2 Go 2018

Community Hub
Dickinson, ND
Duration: 5:47

Food Hall Excitement
Ballycoolin, Ireland
Duration: 4:54

Loop Neighborhood Market/AU Energy
Daly City, CA
Duration: 5:25

Farm 2 Counter
Springfield, MO
Duration: 5:07

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