Democrat Howard Dean and Republican Rick Santorum to debate issues impacting the industry. A political debate between Republican Rick Santorum and Democrat Howard Dean is set for part of the NACS Show closing general session on Oct. 10. “NACS Show attendees will get an insider’s perspective into the political process and what to look for…
NACS Show Named 47th Largest U.S. Trade Show
The NACS Show ranks 27th based on total exhibitors and is the top trade show for “buying plans.” The NACS Show was again named one of the top 50 trade shows based on net square feet, according to the Trade Show News Network’s (TSNN) Top 250 Trade Shows in the U.S., which was released this…
NACS and VIVA Creative Launch NACS Show Virtual
NACS Show Virtual features exclusive content from the 2011 event and insider information about the upcoming NACS Show. National Association of Convenience Store Retailers (NACS) and VIVA Creative, Agency of Results, are continuing their partnership to launch a highly interactive virtual environment, “NACS Show Virtual,” (www.nacsshowvirtual.com) to engage association members and attendees in preparation for…
Peter Sheahan To Speak At NACS Opening Session
Acclaimed global thought leader Peter Sheahan has been named as an Opening General Session speaker for the NACS Show, which takes place Oct. 7-10 in Las Vegas. Sheahan will speak during the NACS Show Opening General Session on Oct. 8. He is founder and CEO of ChangeLabs, a global consultancy that works with some of…
NACS Show Registration Opens Today
Overall, 22,312 attendees were at the 2011 NACS Show in Chicago, a 1.5% increase over last year’s attendance. Retailer registration and housing opens, today, on Monday, April 2, for the NACS Show. This year’s NACS Show will take place Oct. 7-10 in Las Vegas. NACS Show retailer attendees, as well as wholesalers and distributors, can…
MACS Adds New Executive Leadership Positions
New leaders bring expertise in strategy, brand development and retail focus. Mid-Atlantic Convenience Stores (MACS), the largest EXXONMobil fuel distributor in the region, has appointed two new members to its executive leadership team. Chad Lusk has been named chief strategy offficer, and Derek Gaskins will serve as senior vice president of marketing and merchandising.…
Tom Robinson Leads Slate of 2010-11 NACS Executive Committee Officers
NACS announced the election of its 2011-12 Executive Committee during its Board of Directors meeting at the NACS Show in Chicago. Tom Robinson, president of Santa Clara, Calif.-based Robinson Oil Corp., was named the association’s 2011-12 chairman of the board. Robinson also chairs the NACS Executive Committee, which provides strategic direction and financial oversight to the…
Tom Robinson Named New NACS Chairman
“I came [to NACS] for the advocacy and stayed for the knowledge and connections,” said new NACS Chairman Tom Robinson during the Oct. 4 Closing General Session at the NACS Show. An estimated more than 22,000 attendees from 50 countries attended the 2011 NACS Show, which featured more than 60 workshops and 1,300 exhibitors…
NACS Chairman Jeff Miller Urges Advocacy
Approximately $3.2 million dollars. That’s the savings thus far to the convenience and fuels retailing industry and their customers since the Durbin amendment took effect just yesterday, said NACS Chairman Jeff Miller during the NACS Show Opening General Session. Miller, who is president of Norfolk, Va.-based Miller Oil Co., said that the swipe fee reform…
Tracking the Trends in Convenience Retailing
Despite the global recession, convenience stores have thrived thanks to their ability to provide fast service, quality products and great value in strategic locations. As service and location remain the industry’s primary competitive advantage over supermarkets, drug stores and mass merchandisers, many of whom are moving into the fuel and fresh food business, convenience stores…