As consumers look for bolder flavors, more customization and higher-quality meal options, convenience retailers must balance innovation with the realities of running a profitable program.At McLane Engage 2026 in August, NACS spoke with Farley Kaiser, vice president, retail foodse...

Using insights from the NACS State of the Industry (SOI) Report®, the 2026 NACS Show Education Session "What Top Retailers Do Differently," taking place Wednesday, October 7 at 8:00 am, will take a deeper look at consumer spending patterns, operational variables, and what separat...

The new Top Women in Convenience (TWIC) Connections luncheon at the 2026 NACS Show on October 8 will complement the traditional awards gala, which will honor a record class of 115 women in front of a crowd of more than 500 attendees.TWIC recognizes and celebrates female senior-le...

Twenty-one retailers put their hats in the ring for the inaugural Smartest Store in the World competition. They represent a who’s who of retail leaders from North America, Europe and Asia, ranging from large operations to tech-forward independents with a handful of stores.The win...

It’s not always about the food. Many of the forces influencing food and beverage decisions originate outside the food industry. Economics, health, travel, demographics, cultural exposure and the broader emotional environment all influence what consumers choose—and which flavors r...

As a supplier, building a relationship with retailers is a key component of getting your products in front of consumers. If you’ve ever wondered what makes the people who make the decisions about those products tick, this is your chance.The Education Session “Supplier Session: Co...

Rutter’s has selected NCR Voyix for a new multi-year enterprise agreement, according to NCR Voyix.“Under the agreement, Rutter’s is leveraging NCR Voyix’s extensive experience and capabilities across retail, restaurant and fuel to deploy a full suite of Voyix Commerce Platform ap...

The convenience industry faces of a host of issues that impact its businesses—burdensome swipe fees, complicated SNAP requirements, illicit nicotine products … and did we mention swipe fees? Few people have a better view of the policy issues affecting the industry than Doug Kanto...

Pennsylvania-based Rutter’s is launching a brand-new pasta menu featuring a “variety of dishes imported from Italy that put a fresh spin on a classic comfort food,” the retailer said in a press release sent to NACS.Featured items include the loaded fried chicken and mozzarella st...

This November, NACS is hosting the inaugural NACS Convenience Summit Middle East & Africa, an event for industry leaders to explore emerging trends, share innovative ideas and solutions and build connections that will shape the future of convenience across the region.The Middle E...