Shares plans to “refresh” the industry’s image. “Rest assured, you will not have to go it alone” — whether in fighting for a change to the broken payments system or in sharing positive stories about the industry,” NACS President and CEO Hank Armour told a standing room-only crowd during the Oct. 9 General Session at…
Jerry Weiner Honored
The c-store industry surprises Weiner with a special recognition plaque during a Thursday morning session. During the Foodservice Innovators Forum at the NACS Show on Oct. 9, Jerry Weiner, vice president food service for Rutter’s Farm Stores, based in York, Pa., received a special recognition in light of his long service to the industry and…
The Myths and Realities Behind Healthy Eating
Media has demonized c-stores, but retailers have a huge opportunity to play a role in addressing obesity epidemic. If your business has yet to jump on the healthy, wholesome food bandwagon, you aren’t doing yourself any favors. “Obesity is the greatest crisis we’ve ever faced,” said NACS Show Opening General Session keynote speaker journalist David…
Kwik Trip Celebrates Opening of 30th CNG Location
Expands fuel offerings using only its own internal resources and expertise. Kwik Trip Inc., the Wisconsin-based chain of convenience stores, celebrated the opening of its 30th compressed natural gas station today with the opening of its Fond Du Lac, Wis. location. Kwik Trip opened its first CNG location in April of 2012 and has since…
Survey Shows One In Nine Americans Have Worked at A C-Store
Of those whose first job was at a c-store, 96% say the work experience was valuable. One in nine American adults has worked in a convenience store and they say that the experience gave them valuable experience in how to work with people, how to manage processes and how to run a business, according to…
CST’s Tony Bartys Named To NACS Board
Bartys among five retail members named to board of National Association of Convenience Stores. Tony Bartys, chief operating officer for Corner Store’s parent company CST Brands, was named to the board of the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) during the NACS Board of Directors meeting at the NACS Show in Las Vegas on Wednesday.…
Creating a Positive Workplace Culture
Does your chain tolerate bullies? At the NACS Show on Wednesday, Bob Graczyk, vice president human resources, Quick Chek Corp., spoke about the impact of bullying on employee well being and productivity, and how c-store chains can prevent bullying behavior at their stores in an educational session titled, “No Bullies Allowed: Positive Workplace Culture,” Some…
CSD Honors RaceTrac At Awards Dinner
RaceTrac receives 2014 Convenience Store Chain of the Year. Last night, Wednesday, Oct. 8, Convenience Store Decisions honored RaceTrac Petroleum Inc. as the 2014 Convenience Store Chain of the Year at an awards dinner at Paradise Beach South at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The event drew ore than 200 attendees…
NACS Names Five New Retailer Members to Board of Directors
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) announced the election of five retail members to serve on its Board of Directors. The new members were named to their positions during the NACS Board of Directors meeting at the NACS Show in Las Vegas. The NACS retail members elected to serve on the Board of Directors…
NACS Show, Industry Are Big Winners, Says NACS Chairman Brad Call
Call urges retailers to redouble their efforts to build and operate stores that the community will be proud of. NACS Chairman Brad Call wants NACS Show attendees to remember one thing about the 2014 NACS Show: “You’re a winner, baby, and that’s no lie!” Repurposing the line from a 1970s-era hit song by the band…