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Buy Me Some Peanuts and Cracker Jacks
At times like these it is amazing what comes to mind and what memories come to the forefront. Since quarantine for many means contemplation and yearning for what was and hopefully what will once again be, many of us have had numerous opportunities to think about what made us who we are today and I […]
They Have Been Writing The Obituary for Movie Theatres Since the 50’s
Like many of you I have had a life-long love affair with movie theatres; a romance that for many is difficult to explain and comprehend. I recall seeing Star Wars: A New Hope in a small northern Wisconsin theatre that certainly didn’t have all the ambiance our current day cinemas boast, but boy did they […]
CinemaCon and Related NAC Activities Cancelled
Due to the cancellation of the 2020 CinemaCon, CLICK HERE FOR THE CINEMACON STATEMENT, The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) regrets to announce that all NAC activities at CinemaCon have also been cancelled or altered. The decision by NATO and CinemaCon could not have been easy, but we congratulate and support the CinemaCon Team and […]
The 2020 NAC Concession & Hospitality Expo
Join the top food and beverage leaders at THE International Concessions and Hospitality Marketplace. The 2020 Concession & Hospitality Expo will be at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista on July 28-31, 2020. Visit often for information on an evolving Agenda, Sponsorships and Trade Show. Registration is now open! You may register for the Expo […]
Key Considerations for the 2020 FedEx and UPS Rate Increases
Rates are going to increase in 2020 with carriers FedEx and UPS. NAC members need to stay informed of the changes in order to keep costs low. Here are the top takeaways you need to know: · FedEx and UPS small package rates are increasing an average of 4.9% – effective January 6, 2020 and […]
Movie Theatre Preference Research on Sale (Includes Spreadsheet Tools)
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) and The University of Memphis Kemmons Wilson School (KWS) of Hospitality and Resort Management have released a report, and the accompanying spreadsheet tools, on the findings of research first unveiled at CinemaCon 2019. The report has been published into a book and is available for purchase now. As a […]
Government Relations Update: NAC Joins Coalition Opposed to D.C. Beverage Excise Tax
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has joined The Alliance for an Affordable D.C. along with District of Columbia (D.C.) business, community and trade associations, both local and national, to oppose a proposed 1.5 cent-per-ounce tax on beverages in the District. The measure imposes an excise tax of 1.5 cent-per-ounce on the distribution of beverages […]
Member Spotlight – Kim Cook-Sorano, Galaxy Theatres, LLC
NAC Member Name: Kim Cook-Sorano Title: Director of Food & Beverage Company: Galaxy Theatres, LLC is a fully integrated movie theatre company, formed in 1998, and now boasting 15 locations throughout California, Nevada, Washington, Texas, and Arizona. Galaxy is privately owned, ranked in the top 10 percent of the industry by NATO, and proud to […]
Video: ShowEast Legacy Award presented by NAC to Michael Rosenberg, Promotion in Motion
Promotion in Motion received the first annual ShowEast “Legacy” Award presented by NAC. The award was accepted by Michael Rosenberg, President and CEO of Promotion In Motion, Inc. The presentation of this special honor was part of the Final Night Awards Ceremony sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the Fontainebleau […]
Beverage Industry Announces Comprehensive Every Bottle Back Initiative to Reduce Plastic Footprint
America’s leading beverage companies and NAC members – The Coca-Cola Company, Keurig Dr Pepper and PepsiCo – today announced the launch of the Every Bottle Back initiative, a breakthrough effort to reduce the industry’s use of new plastic by making significant investments to improve the collection of the industry’s valuable plastic bottles so they can […]
