How Cashier-less Sites Will Impact the C-Store Industry
Amazon and other cashier-less concepts are no longer a novelty. They are fast becoming destinations in markets such as San Francisco, Seattle and Chicago, and they are challenging conventional convenience stores in the race for time-pressed customers. Beyond retail competition, the concept is also changing consumer behavior to expect a […]
NAG Continues Support of Higher Education
As the founder of Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes, John MacDougall was a longtime supporter of the National Advisory Group (NAG). In his personal life, he was also a strong supporter of higher education. Though MacDougall passed away in 2014, we continue to honor his legacy and his longtime support […]
NAG Scholarship Deadline Expiring June 17
The application deadline for The John MacDougall/NAG Memorial Scholarship expires June 17. Exclusively for National Advisory Group (NAG) members, the scholarship was developed to help qualified individuals offset some of the costs of a college education. The scholarship is named for John MacDougall, the late founder of Nice N Easy […]
Foodservice Strategies in Small Spaces
Space limitations used to be the bane of convenience store operators who wanted a professional foodservice program. But now manufacturers are stepping up to the plate with equipment that serves multiple purposes and still fits nicely within the c-store footprint. Choosing the right equipment can often be an overwhelming task […]
NAG Partners with Folds of Honor
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 […]
Why Your Store Design and Layout Matters
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 […]
The Machine Revolution: Are Robotics Right for Convenience Stores?
From robots in the aisle to customer service bots and simulation modeling across the supply chain, a new “Industrial Revolution” is upon us. Are you ready to embrace this robotic culture? Join us at the 2018 NAG Conference to see a firsthand demonstration of how these robots work and the […]
Celebrating Next-Generation Leaders
The convenience store industry’s young executives face unique challenges as they grow their businesses in the competitive c-store market. The National Advisory Group’s (NAG) Young Executives Organization (YEO) was formed specifically to addresses these challenges and help the industry’s leaders of tomorrow identify solutions with others in their age group. […]
Register Today for the 2018 NAG Conference
Kwik Trip, Maverik, Cumberland Farms and Buc-ee’s among the outstanding retailers scheduled to speak at this can’t-miss convenience store conference. 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 […]
Omnichannel Latest Issue for Young Executives
Next generation executives review how innovative channel leaders are creating an interactive, digital retail landscape. Capping a day of information sessions at the annual National Advisory Group (NAG) Conference Sept. 12, members of the Young Executives Organization (YEO), part of NAG, gained some futuristic insights. In a session entitled “What […]