The year ahead

This year when you come with your New Year's resolutions, be sure to add "get more involved with NACS" to your list.

April 2009

It’s April 1 — don’t be a fool! Register today to participate in the industry’s most comprehensive event, the NACS Show, held October 20 to 23 in Las Vegas. Visit www.nacsshow.com for information on registration and housing.

Join us in Chicago, April 6 to 8, for the NACS State of the Industry Summit in partnership with CSP. Get a comprehensive review of industry data from premier sources, including the NACS CSX database. Also, network with industry peers, gain key insights from industry decision makers and participate in special sessions on key categories and consumer behavior. To register, visit www.nacsonline.com/SOISummit.

Discover innovative best practices for your operation in the 2008 edition of “Ideas 2 Go,” a 38-minute DVD presentation full of pioneering new ideas from 11 retailers around the country. The DVD also includes three never-before-seen bonus store tours. Order at www.nacsonline.com/shop.

May 2009

Spring is here and the grass is turning green again. And speaking of green...

Purchase the NACS Green Toolkit, an electronic guide for implementing sustainable business practices. The toolkit will show you how to make your business greener — both environmentally and financially — with practical tips and information that will help you navigate the overwhelming amount of information on how to build a sustainable business. Order your copy at www.nacsonline.com/gogreen

Get ready for the summer rush — learn more about these NACS products, which can help streamline your business and cut expenses: the NACS Card Processing Program and the Be Our Guest: The NACS Guide to Good Customer Service CD-ROM. To order, visit www.nacsonline.com/shop