NACS Show Hosted Retail Education Sessions
Industry leaders met to discuss the expansion of foodservice programs and retail media networks.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Healthy Food
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The NACS Show hosted education sessions highlighting strategies for convenience store growth. Experts shared best practices for managing foodservice programs and participating in retail media networks.
Why it matters
Convenience store retailers are increasingly focusing on foodservice and media integration to drive traffic. These operational adjustments help stores compete in a changing retail environment.
Retailers can enter retail media networks by building, partnering, or joining, while foodservice success relies on 10 core non-negotiables. Programs must focus on testing products, menu simplification, and scalability.
The players
NACS Show
The NACS Show is a major annual industry trade event for the convenience and fuel retailing sector.
Weigel's
Weigel's is a convenience store and dairy chain operating in the United States.
Sprint Mart
Sprint Mart is a retail company operating a network of convenience stores.
The details
Executives from Weigel's and Sprint Mart presented insights on building sustainable foodservice operations. The sessions also clarified that retail media network participation remains accessible to stores of any size.
Timeline
October 8, 2026: The NACS Show held education sessions on the third day of the event.
October 9, 2026: The NACS Show event concludes.
Culture Shift
The push toward foodservice and retail media follows the broader industry move to transform convenience stores into comprehensive lifestyle hubs. This reflects a shift from simple fuel-and-snack stops toward service-heavy retail models.
Customers can expect to see more streamlined and diverse meal options at local convenience stores as these foodservice strategies are adopted. These changes may also lead to more personalized promotions through new retail media networks.
The takeaway
Retailers succeed in the current market by focusing on menu scalability and strategic media partnerships. These sessions demonstrate that even smaller chains can leverage professionalized media networks to increase their visibility.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CStore Decisions.
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