National Association of Convenience Stores

rdf:langString National Association of Convenience Stores

rdf:langString The Association for Convenience and Fuel Retailing

rdf:langString The Association for Convenience and Fuel Retailing

rdf:langString Alexandria, Virginia, United States

rdf:langString Nonprofit

rdf:langString Association

rdf:langString The Association For Convenience & Fuel Retailing (NACS) was founded August 14, 1961, as the National Association of Convenience Stores. Today it is an international trade association representing more than 2,100 retail and 1,600 supplier company members. NACS member companies do business in nearly 50 countries worldwide, with the majority of members based in the United States. The association serves the convenience and filling station industries by providing industry knowledge, connections and advocacy to ensure the competitive viability of its members' businesses. NACS defines a convenience store as a retail business that provides the public with a convenient location to quickly purchase a wide variety of consumable products and services, general food and gasoline. While not a fixed requirement, convenience stores have the following general characteristics: 1. * Building size of fewer than 5,000 square feet (460 m2). 2. * Off-street parking and/or convenient pedestrian access. 3. * Extended hours of operation, with many open 24 hours, seven days a week. 4. * Offer at least 500 stock keeping units (SKUs). 5. * Product mix includes a significant mix of tobacco, beverages, snacks, candy and grocery items.