NACS, the leading global trade association dedicated to advancing convenience and fuel retailing, serves as a trusted advisor to over 1,300 retailer and 1,600 supplier members from more than 50 countries. A member-driven organization, NACS is led by a 29-member Board of Directors comprised of convenience retailers of all sizes from all over the globe.

NACS serves the convenience retail industry by sharing ideas and insights in its award-winning NACS Magazine and Convenience Matters podcast, delivers unique networking and education opportunities at global events such as the NACS Show, one of the 40 largest trade shows in the United States, and leads the industry with its proprietary research and analysis.

Improving Our Industry Around the Globe

When the industry succeeds, we all succeed.

There are more than 1 million convenience stores across the globe. In the United States alone, there are approximately 152,000 convenience stores, which conduct 160 million transactions a day and have annual sales of more than $906 billion. NACS plays a critical role in conducting a dynamic scan of global strategic industry issues and sharing insights across countries. NACS provides the resources, education and training necessary to help global convenience and fuel retailers prepare for the future.

In the United States, NACS communicates the convenience and fuel retailing industry’s voice before Congress and federal government agencies on a multitude of issues—from credit card swipe fees to fuels to data security.

State of the Industry Metrics

NACS produces the convenience industry’s most comprehensive collection of data, trends and benchmarking tools that examine sales by category and quartile. Targeted data around compensation, consumer tracking and customized consulting are also offered.

Cultivating a Community Spirit

NACS advances the role of convenience stores as positive economic, social and philanthropic contributors to the communities they serve. The NACS Foundation supports outreach like the annual 24/7 Day (July 24) that celebrates first responders in communities.

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