Do you ever wish you could talk to someone who had the same business challenges as you to learn how they overcame them? You can, and it’s just one of the many benefits of joining a convenience store association. They often provide c-store owners with valuable resources such as training classes for your team, insights to inform your strategy, discounts on retail solutions, and even advocacy for issues on the state or international levels. Let’s dig into which convenience store groups provide the fuel you need to grow your business.
Of course, your business is only as good as the employees you have on staff, and adding one simple tool to your hiring process helps improve retention and productivity. It instantly reveals the ideal applicants for your convenience store, enabling you to make the best hiring decisions every time.
Do you ever wish you could talk to someone who had the same business challenges as you to learn how they overcame them? You can, and it’s just one of the many benefits of joining a convenience store association. They often provide c-store owners with valuable resources such as training classes for your team, insights to inform your strategy, discounts on retail solutions, and even advocacy for issues on the state or international levels. Let’s dig into which convenience store groups provide the fuel you need to grow your business.
Of course, your business is only as good as the employees you have on staff, and adding one simple tool to your hiring process helps improve retention and productivity. It instantly reveals the ideal applicants for your convenience store, enabling you to make the best hiring decisions every time.
Grow Your Business With the Help of These Convenience Store Associations
NACS
The Association for Convenience and Fuel Retailing, also known simply as NACS, has been helping c-store owners for over 60 years. It’s the premier global trade association, founded in 1961 under the name “The National Association of Convenience Stores.” Today, NACS advises more than 1,300 retailer and 1,600 supplier members across 50 countries.
Free Resources
NACS is an exceptional source of news articles full of helpful insights, like How to Hire in a Labor Shortage and Here’s an Intelligent Way to Reduce Employee Turnover. Topics include everything from human resources to sustainability. In addition, they host various webinars, a podcast titled Convenience Matters, and a “Discovery Center” to find new products for your convenience store. We also highly recommend subscribing to the NACS Magazine; all you need to do is create a free account to gain digital access.
NACS Events
You’re welcome to attend a variety of NACS events, such as leadership training programs and convenience summits. Of course, the biggest and most popular event is the annual NACS Show (October 1 to 4, 2022). It attracts over 20,000 attendees for educational sessions, workshops, speakers, and more than 1,200 exhibitors. Check out the “Cool New Products Preview Room” and consider attending a pre-conference workshop (NACS Advanced Category Management Certification and NACS Food Safety Conference).
Tip: Keep an eye out for the Sprockets booth (6386) on the exhibitor floor to learn how our hiring solution helps c-stores drastically improve employee retention!
NACS Membership
NACS membership pricing starts at $250 per year for c-store retailers in the U.S. Your rate depends on your annual sales figures. You’ll enjoy discounted rates for events, reports, and resources as well as members-only access to expos and education. Plus, retail members receive personal representation through their national advocacy group. (There are additional membership options available for supplier companies and members of the press.)
C-Store Associations by State
If you’d like to explore some of the more local options specific to your state, feel free to browse the list of related associations below:
REVEAL THE IDEAL APPLICANTS WITH SPROCKETS’ HIRING PLATFORM
Each bad hire can cost your c-store up to $5,000 — a cost you can’t afford during a labor crisis. That’s why so many businesses turn to Sprockets’ unique hiring solution that shows you precisely who to hire, removing the guesswork and improving employee retention by an average of 43%. You’ll be able to spend less time on the hiring process and more time on daily operations, which is crucial to running a successful convenience store.
Schedule a free, 15-minute demo to start hiring employees who will drive success for your c-store!
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