I’m sure everyone will join me in saying good riddance to 2021, and let’s hope 2022 brings good health, and personal and professional growth. As we move into a new year, we are working hard on the upcoming National Advisory Group (NAG) conference scheduled for March 27-30 in La Jolla, Calif. Personally, I can’t wait…
Celebrating Yesway and Industry
I sat down to write this column after honoring Yesway as our 2021 Convenience Store Chain of the Year at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show in Chicago. It felt so good to be out with the industry again and to recognize the hard work all retail chains have done these past 12…
Yesway Honored as 2021 Chain of the Year
Outstanding leadership, great stores, a distinguished brand and a commitment to treating your people with class and dignity deserves recognition, and CStore Decisions has been proud to shine a light on companies that meet these high standards for the past 32 years. Over the past two years, Yesway, now headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, has…
Joy Almekies Joins the NAG Board
The convenience store industry continues to grow sales at record numbers, but the stakes have never been higher as convenience store owners face competition from multiple retail channels. The National Advisory Group (NAG) has been working overtime to create an environment where small, mid-sized and family-owned retailers can interact with one another and share ideas for…
Jared Scheeler Named NACS Chairman
Jared Scheeler, CEO of The Hub Convenience Stores, has been named the 2021-22 NACS chairman, beginning his term following the NACS Board of Directors meeting on Oct. 5 during the NACS Show in Chicago. The NACS Show is the premier global event for the convenience and fuels retailing industry. The NACS Show, which takes place…
Final NACS Education Sessions Address Seltzer Spike, Foodservice Consistency
On Thursday, Oct. 6, at the 2021 National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show in Chicago, educational sessions provided convenience retailers with key insights on a range of topics to help them better compete. Cold Vault in 2021: Trends and Takeaways The cold vault of 2021 is vastly different from the cold vault of 20…
NACS Sessions Cover Drive-Throughs, Foodservice Sampling and More
The 2021 NACS Show’s education sessions continued Wednesday, Oct. 6, covering a range of topics important to convenience retailers and supplier partners alike. In The Convenience of Drive-Thru: Are C-Stores Asleep at The Wheel? This session looked at the recent exponential growth of drive-through sales for QSR and fast-casual brands — the brands that are…
NACS Show Kicks Off in Chicago
The 2021 NACS Show, Oct. 5-8, kicked off in Tuesday in Chicago at McCormick Place Convention Center. Tuesday’s education sessions ran from 12 p.m. through 3:30 p.m., followed by the Opening General Session featuring Jennifer Powers. Meeting Consumers Where They Are — Everywhere In one of the first sessions of the day, Matt Miller, global solutions…
Seating Open for Yesway Chain of the Year Gala
Continuing a tradition that began in 1990, CStore Decisions is proud to announce Yesway as its 2021 Convenience Store Chain of the Year. What makes Yesway special is that it continues to cement its presence as a retail leader by evolving to meet and exceed customers’ expectations, all while being one of the fastest growing…
Wawa Offers Chance to Win #WawaRun Swag
Wawa announced a social media sweepstakes giving fans the chance to win branded #WawaRun swag to celebrate the last days of summer. Customers have the chance to win a variety of merchandise that would be useful on final summer road trips, including custom tents, coolers and cameras. As the featured giveaway of the #WawaRun Gear…