Category Management
Effective category management can help retailers drive sales, reduce out-of-stocks and deliver new and exciting products to millions of c-stores shoppers each day.
Category definitions provide a common language for retailers, suppliers and manufacturers to establish a framework for discussions about benchmarking and market performance at the store level. Version 8.0, developed by the NACS Research & Technology Committee, is the most recent iteration.
Training and Development
In a time when many retail channels are targeting the convenience-oriented shopper, it is more critical than ever for the convenience operators to have the right product mix to meet the consumer needs.
CEU Credits or Certification Available
Retail operators can earn a Certified Convenience Advanced Category Management (CCACM) designation by completing a 4-module online training series.
CEU Credits or Certification Available
Category Benchmarks
Improve operations by comparing your company’s metrics with top-performers across financial, operational, and categorical analytics from across the convenience industry. Gain a better understanding to make informed decisions, see key comparisons, and set a strategic course forward for your business.
Increase revenue and spur growth by fully understanding the needs of your customers. The NACS Convenience Voices program is a syndicated approach to onsite mobile shopper intercepts designed to unlock customer feedback at the “moment of truth.”
CSX allows participants compare financial performance and operating trends against various industry averages with NACS powerful business intelligence and benchmarking tools.
NACS Magazine includes relevant feature articles as well as category close ups in every issue. Stay in the know on how the industry’s categories are trending.