- Get a first-look at the consumer, financial and operational data months before the SOI Report is released.
- Benchmark your business against competitors in your region and across the country.
- Get ahead of trends before they get ahead of you with the latest economic, consumer, convenience and adjacent channel trends that impact your business.
- Retailers and industry experts share insights that will help you capitalize on trends, avoid pitfalls and optimize the performance of your business.
With nearly 50 years of convenience industry data, analysis and strategic insights behind it, the NACS State of the Industry (SOI) Summit provides the data-powered answers you need to help set the course forward for your business. Each spring, we bring together business professors, economists and top-performing c-store retailers to help break down the latest consumer, financial and operational data across the convenience channel—live from the stage. Held over two, fast-paced days, this annual benchmarking conference is the only event where convenience retailers gain access to the newest metrics—as well as industry trends, opportunities and ‘watch-outs’—in essential topic areas such as finance, labor, store operations, merchandising and fuel sales.
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The SOI Summit is only open to NACS Retail and Supplier Members. If you are unsure about the status of your membership with NACS, or would like to learn more about how you can participate in the event, please contact:
Nicole Walbe
Membership Manager, Supplier Relations
(703) 518-4229
- Have first look at the newest retail data, industry benchmarks and key performance category insights. Gain a fresh perspective on how your business is performing against competitors in your region and across the country.
- Learn what makes top retail performers stand out. Discover how our industry’s superstars continue to grow their businesses, along with areas to enhance your own company's performance.
- Get insights on hot operational topics: macroeconomic performance and forecast, labor; shared data on cost of labor, turnover and market predictions, cross channel info; how are top performers in other channels staying relevant.
- Gain new perspectives on convenience retail consumer behavior. Grow your sales and strengthen your bottom line using exclusive NACS data on consumer shopping behavior that tracks the path to purchase at U.S. convenience stores.
- Develop new business relationships. Ample networking time provided to swap stories, share tips and have fun.
- Get a regional look at financial and operational metrics. See how your performance compares locally, regionally and nationally.
A Quick Look at the 2019 Summit:
What Past Attendees are Saying about the Summit:
Adaptable for Change
Decades of industry metrics presented at the NACS State of the Industry Summit help pave a path forward for the U.S. convenience and fuel retailing industry.
Record U.S. Convenience Store Food, Merchandise Sales in 2018
In-store sales rose 2.2% to $242.2 billion, new NACS State of the Industry data show.
SOI 2019: Half of the Industry Is a ‘10-Year-Old Business Model’
Evolve now or go the way of Blockbuster, c-store leaders caution.
SOI 2019: Competitive Threats That Should Matter to C-Stores
Retail expert sees opportunity in new formats, technology from convenience-channel rivals.
SOI 2019: Five Essentials for C-Store Promotions
Retailers should focus on three types: traditional discounts, multibuys and bundles.
SOI 2019: Modern Consumers Want Convenience That Delights
Market trends and the redefinition of convenience require the c-store channel to adapt.
SOI 2019: Creating Digital Experiences That Make Connections
Three sure ways to build loyalty via digital, in-store means.