The National Advisory Group (NAG) is proud to announce that Rocky Sickmann, a former executive with Anheuser-Busch and survivor of the Iran Hostage Crisis, now a vice president with Folds of Honor, will deliver the keynote address at NAG on Sept. 9. Rocky Sickmann, who retired from Anheuser-Busch in 2016 and is a survivor of…

Foodservice continues to serve as a key point of differentiation for convenience stores. Keeping the menu fresh requires innovation as well as a keen eye for new products and emerging consumer trends. At the 2018 NAG Conference, hear from three leading retailers that are leading the pack when it comes to thinking outside the box…

The best convenience store layouts can attract a steady stream of new business and create a flow of customers around the store. Only at the 2018 NAG Conference, hear from three leading convenience store chains why their winning c-store designs are driving traffic and boosting sales. Retail business owners know that a handful of factors…

Brisk sales of chips and other fashionable snacks are helping c-stores salt away in-store revenue. By Jeffrey Steele, Contributing Editor Snack lovers are always in search of the next new flavors and styles of chips, nuts, pretzels, popcorn, seeds and other salty snacks. For that reason, convenience retailers continually hunt for the next big flavor…

C-store design, including displays and fixtures factor into a c-store’s branding, helping to increase revenue and foot traffic. By Lisa White, Contributing Editor When Cruizer’s, a division of Chapel Hill, N.C.-based Holmes Oil Co., began its successful rebranding project, the goal was to differentiate its stores with a c-store design with cohesive brand message that…

Circle K to sponsor Dew Tour’s event for third year, increasing customer awareness and traffic. Circle K is an official sponsor of Dew Tour’s summer skateboard competition and festival for the third year. This year’s event is especially exciting as brand new women’s competitions have been added. With branded locations, sweepstake games through its App,…

IRI analyzes Hispanic shoppers’ buying habits when it comes to new products.  What are Hispanic shoppers buying and how do their attitudes and preferences shape their purchasing habits? Information Resources Inc. (IRI) set out to find out. The Hispanic community is the fastest-growing ethnic group in the nation and spends more than $94.7 billion on…

With a prototype store and new customer service programs, High’s of Baltimore is climbing the c-store ladder in the Maryland market. By David Bennett, Senior Editor In 1928, the High’s brand was born—the ice-cream store chain grew rapidly throughout the Mid-Atlantic. At one time, there were more than 500 locations, making High’s one of the…

This year’s tobacco legislative roundup outlines how state and local regulations continue to impact the c-store space. Now that all but 13 state legislatures have concluded their 2018 legislative sessions, Thomas Briant, executive director of the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO), sat down with us to discuss the outcome of state tobacco legislation across…

Voyager Point wine to appeal to wine-drinking customers seeking higher-quality yet affordable wine. 7-Eleven has introduced Voyager Point wine, which allows customers to trade up in quality at an affordable price. Voyager Point varietals include Cabernet Sauvignon and Red Blend from California and Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough region of New Zealand. Suggested retail price…