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, 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.
  
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- NACS Food Safety Forum
- April 8, 2025 | Dallas, TX
  
  The 2025 NACS Food Safety Forum will take place April 8 in conjunction with the NACS State of the Industry Summit. Join food safety, foodservice, and quality assurance professionals at 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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- October 14-17, 2025
  Chicago, IL
  
  The NACS Show brings together convenience and fuel retailing industry professionals for four days of learning, buying and selling, networking and fun — all designed to help participants grow their bottom line.
  
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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
- 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
- October 14-17, 2025
  Chicago, IL
  
  The NACS Show brings together convenience and fuel retailing industry professionals for four days of learning, buying and selling, networking and fun — all designed to help participants grow their bottom line.
  
  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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