Once a month, Convenience Corner will publish a new five-question interview with industry experts. Up first is an interview with NACS President and CEO Hank Armour. Coming up will be interviews with experts on finance, compliance and regulation, human resources and labor, marketing and merchandising, store design, leadership, motor fuels, foodservice, training and customer service, community involvement, tips on growing your business and succession planning. Accompanying each interview will be a companion guide that can be downloaded.

These interviews are aimed at those considering opening a store. By hearing experts discuss strategies and tactics related to launching, owning and operating a convenience store in today’s market, potential retailers can become better prepared to meet the challenges of this industry.

To learn more—and what Armour always purchases when visiting a convenience store—visit Convenience Corner.

About NACS
National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) advances the role of convenience stores as positive economic, social and philanthropic contributors to the communities they serve. The U.S. convenience store industry, with more than 154,000 stores nationwide selling fuel, food and merchandise, serves 160 million customers daily—half of the U.S. population—and has sales that are 10.8% of total U.S. retail and foodservice sales. NACS has 2,100 retailer and 1,750 supplier members from more than 50 countries.

NACS Contact:
Jeff Lenard
V.P., Strategic Industry Initiatives
703-518-4272

To register as media for a NACS event contact Erin Pressley.