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2025 Show highlights

Catch up on all the excitement from last year’s NACS Show as you prepare for what’s in store for 2026.

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Attendees

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Education Sessions

Video Highlights

Revisit 2025 NACS Show Excitement

Last year's NACS Show in Chicago delivered four days of Expo, ample opportunities to capture new ideas, and see what's new and exciting for the convenience channel.

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Level Up

A recap of what we saw and heard at the 2025 NACS Show, along with an exclusive interview with 2025-2026 NACS Chairman Annie Gauthier.

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Each NACS Show Expo Tops the One Before

The 2025 Expo was nothing short of AmaZing.

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A Masterclass in Convenience Retailing Leadership

Frank Gleeson, Henry Armour and Brian Hannasch talk about leadership and the industry’s future during the 2025 NACS Show General Session.

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Life Skills at the Local C-Store

Closing General Session speakers Jay and Silent Bob agreed that working in a convenience store has had a long-lasting impact on their careers.

Sessions

Highly Attended Education Sessions

The Science (and Art) of Flavor Trends

Philip Santini of Rutter’s shares how balancing creativity, data and storytelling keeps flavors fresh and customers coming back.

More Than Just a Cup

C-store leaders brew new approaches to coffee culture and customer connection.

Conexxus Unfolds Its Roadmap to Future Technology

From on-the-go retail, digital identity and workforce technology, prepare for the future with a map for technology innovation through 2035.

Opening the Door for THC

Collaboration and education are essential to breaking into this new category.

State of the Industry Update

Recapping industry data from January–June 2025 teed up whether the year would close on a high note or wave a caution flag.

Insights on Effective Inventory Practices

From having the right people providing oversight to adopting AI, retailers share strategies for success.