NACS was founded August 14, 1961, as the National Association of Convenience Stores.  It is an international trade association representing more than 2,200 retail and 1,800 supplier company members. In 2007, the association shortened its name to NACS and added a tagline that better defines its presence both internationally and at the retail fueling level: The Association for Convenience and Petroleum Retailing.

NACS serves the convenience and petroleum retailing industry by providing industry knowledge, connections and advocacy to ensure the competitive viability of its members’ businesses.

Global Connection became a member of NACS in 2009.