Resources

NACS resources and tools can help convenience retailers serve their communities and communicate the results.

 

ReFresh Retailer Case Studies
Learn simple ways to sell more snacks, meal kits and beverages – including water – from six pilot tests conducted at convenience stores.

 

Being a Good Neighbor
This guide provides quick and easy tips for convenience stores to improve their customers’ experience, help the environment and, ultimately, enhance their reputation and bottom line.

 

Community Toolkit
This interactive guide provides ideas around numerous community-focused areas that retailers of all sizes can implement.

 

NACS Public Relations Toolkit
Learn to execute publicity efforts such as writing press releases, crafting talking points, pitching an interview and inspiring media coverage.

 

Convenience Stores and Their Communities
Discover positive impacts convenience stores have in their communities by creating jobs, improving local economy, and contributing to the community contributions.

Fresh Produce Distribution Options  

Skimming and Payments Security
This online guide contains resources to proactively initiate and maintain effective payment security procedures that help reduce the occurrence of skimming.

Fresh Produce Distribution Options  

Fresh Produce Distribution Options
Demand is pushing the sales of more fresh items and putting pressure on new distribution options. See how partnering with the right distributor can help.

8 Evidence-Based Ideas for Growth  

8 Evidence-Based Ideas for Growth
Explore 8 low-cost, proven examples of how convenience stores can successfully grow their healthy offer and increase sales of better-for-you items.

Are You Fit for Fresh?  

Are You Fit for Fresh?
Use this 10-point checklist to assess whether your convenience store is ready to create or enhance a fresh produce offer.

Closing the Gap 

Closing the Gap
The Food Trust and NACS examined strategies to help improve food distribution in underserved communities.

Grow ‘BFY’ Sales  

Grow ‘BFY’ Sales
Convenience stores should grab the opportunity among consumers seeking healthier and convenient products. Read about trends and strategies to appeal to these customers.

Site Approval Toolkit 

Site Approval Toolkit
This guide explains the planning process to build or expand stores and will help prepare retailers for zoning or land use boards.

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