Puerto Rico is facing a humanitarian crisis in the wake of Hurricane Maria. To help the U.S. territory in the storm’s aftermath, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has started a drive to collect bottled water and diesel fuel. Suppliers that can provide diesel fuel or bottled water are encouraged to contact NACS Director of […]
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Groups Hail Settlement That Blocks NYC’s Premature Menu Labeling
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the New York Association of Convenience Stores (NYACS) all hailed a settlement reached Friday afternoon, Aug. 25, that blocks New York City’s efforts to enforce FDA menu labeling rules before the May 7, 2018, federal compliance deadline. Lyle Beckwith, NACS’ SVP of government […]
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NYC Menu Labeling Regulations Delayed Until Aug. 25
A court hearing with plaintiffs including the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has delayed the implementation of New York City menu labeling regulations until Aug. 25. On Aug. 16, counsel for the plaintiffs, defendant and federal government met with the judge presiding over NACS’s challenge to New York City’s attempt to enforce its menu […]
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NACS Cites ‘Significant Flaws’ With Final Menu-Labeling Rule
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America (SIGMA) have filed their comments with the FDA regarding menu labeling. The chief NACS concern is comparison of c-stores to chain restaurants. “The final rule contains significant flaws, many of which stem from that fact that the regulations appear to have been […]
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Trade Groups Sue To Block NYC From Overriding Menu Labeling
On July 14, the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and the New York Association of Convenience Stores (NYACS) as well as the Restaurant Law Center (RLC) filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to stop New York City from prematurely enforcing rules on calorie […]
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FDA Extends Menu Labeling Comment Period To Aug. 2
The FDA has extended its menu labeling comment period for retailers. The agency delayed its rule until May 2018, largely due to a petition filed by NACS and the National Grocers Association. The FDA announced June 29 that it would extend the comment period for the interim final rule an additional 30 days to Aug. 2; […]
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NACS Partners With The American Red Cross
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and the American Red Cross are teaming up to advance community giving and disaster relief programs for NACS member companies. NACS is the first retail-focused association to partner with the American Red Cross on such a program. The groups are focusing on developing resources to facilitate donation collection by convenience store […]
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NACS Steadfast In Opposition To Repeal Debit Swipe Fee Reform
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has sent House Resolution 10, the Financial Choice Act, to the full House for a vote. The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) opposes the bill because it includes a provision to repeal debit swipe fee reform. “As long as HR 10 includes a repeal of debit swipe fee reform, NACS […]
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FDA Delays Menu-Labeling Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on April 27 submitted an interim final rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget that signals a delay in the agency’s final menu-labeling rule set to take effect on May 5. While the FDA announced the submission that has yet to be published, the final rule […]
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Groups Ask FDA To Delay Menu Rule Effective Date
National Grocers Association (NGA) and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) have filed a petition asking the FDA for a stay on the Final Rule on Food Labeling. The associations asked the commissioner to hold off on the effective date, currently scheduled for May 5. The petition requested the stay and re-evaluation because of […]
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Convenience Stores Hit Record In-Store Sales In 2016
U.S. convenience stores experienced record in-store sales of $233.0 billion in 2016—as well as their third straight year of $10 billion-plus in pretax profits—according to newly released “NACS State of the Industry” data, which provides benchmarks and key performance category insights for the convenience and fuel retailing industry. Convenience stores, which sell more than 80 […]
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NACS: Surge In Store Sales Expected In Second Quarter
A combination of low gas prices, strong consumer confidence and warmer weather is expected to continue the year’s already strong sales at convenience stores into the second quarter of 2017. That’s according to a recent survey of convenience store owners conducted by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS.) A sizable percentage of retailers surveyed say that […]
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NGA Aligns Its Fall Leadership Meetings With NACS Show
The National Grocers Association (NGA) is aligning its Fall Leadership Meetings comprised of the Trading Partner Business Sessions and Financial Management and Technology Conference with the NACS Show, which will take place Oct. 17-20 in Chicago. The strategic partnership brings together the leading small format and independent retailers to explore emerging trends in foodservice, consumer packaged […]
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NACS Launches Fuels Market Resources
For each of the past 16 years, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has provided fact-based analysis of market dynamics to explain how gas is sold and the composition of the retail fuels industry. These resources are updated with exclusive consumer survey data each month and include additional backgrounders on key industry issues. NACS recently rolled out […]