Great Industry Resources for Retailers

They say knowledge is power and in the convoluted world of tobacco, that sentiment could not ring more true.

As the regulatory environment within the tobacco industry is constantly evolving and growing increasingly more complex by the day, staying informed on the latest compliance and regulatory guidelines is a necessary action for retailers to protect their business and the ability to sell tobacco products to adults in store. Legislative bans can happen quickly, sometimes even overnight, and we’ve seen numerous occasions when tobacco products that were once approved to sell in store one day, be banned the next. These regulatory enforcements can have devastating financial repercussions to unaware retailers if not followed, but fortunately, there are many great resources available to store owners that can help mitigate the risk that comes with the complex nature of selling tobacco.

If you’re a retailer selling tobacco, there are many great industry associations available to you that can help keep you up to date on major issues affecting the convenience industry and your business. These associations are dedicated to protecting the best interests of members within the convenience retailing industry and are devoted to keeping retailers engaged in the legislative process, an essential part of your long-term success. Sign up today for the below resources to gain firsthand knowledge of the tobacco industry and retail store operations.

National Association Convenience Stores

NACS advances the role of convenience stores as positive economic, social, and philanthropic contributors to the communities they serve. The U.S. convenience store industry, with 148,000 stores selling fuel, food, and merchandise, serves 160 million customers daily—half of the U.S. population.

For more information or to join NACS, visit https://www.convenience.org/membership

Convenience Store News

CSN delivers insights, analysis, market research and business intelligence that helps c-store retailers stay ahead of what’s next – including critical information to grow sales and profits.

Learn more at https://csnews.com/

Convenience Store Decisions

CStore Decisions is your resource for c-store trends, data, new products, and category management best practices.

CSD also offers an online meeting place for c-store retailers, convenience store suppliers and c-store distributors to stay ahead of the curve on industry trends, new products and best practices.

To sign up for the latest CSD tobacco updates, visit https://cstoredecisions.com/

Convenience Store Products

CSP magazine and e-newsletter cover the convenience and petroleum retailing industry. Consistently at the forefront of the day’s critical issues and trends, CSP is an essential resource for retailers selling tobacco.

Subscribe to Convenience Store Products today by clicking on this link here – https://www.cspdailynews.com/