Community

Communication Strategies for Retailers
From crafting a press release to social media engagement, these resources provide insights and tips for your company to enhance, refresh or develop communication strategies. ​

Convenience Stores and Their Communities
Retailers have a positive impact on local communities by providing jobs, growing the economy and supporting charitable initiatives. ​

Be A Good Neighbor
Whether your store is decades old or new to the neighborhood, your business is a part of the fabric of the community, economically, socially and culturally. ​

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. ​

Be Local
Your loyal customers are likely locals stopping by for a grab-and-go occasion or to refuel their vehicle. Celebrate your community and the hard work that your neighbors have put into it. ​

Give Back
As part of the fabric of the community, convenience stores support local organizations and charities. Here’s some ideas on how you can support the community, along with examples from your peers. ​

Partner with American Red Cross
NACS is the first retail-focused association to partner with the American Red Cross to advance community giving in stores and assist in disaster recovery efforts. ​

Partner with Feeding America
Feeding America works with retailers – small and large - to safely rescue unsold food for hungry Americans in the communities they serve. ​