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NAC – 2016 Year in Review
A year ago, we closed out 2015 with a Holiday-style letter that reviewed the year that was and previewed coming attractions. It proved to be quite popular with you, our valued members, so we decided to do it again. 2016 was another standout year for the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) as members continue to […]
How an Obsessive Movie-Goer Reinvented the Theater’s Favorite Food
Bric Simpson was a genuine movie buff. He hit the theatre about five times a month. That also made him attuned to the finer points of snacking, and he had some problems. In 2009, Simpson and his wife were shaking a popcorn bucket when she said, “You know what we need?, a lid.” Today, Simpson […]
Marcus Theatres® Completes Acquisition of 14 Wehrenberg Theatres Locations
Marcus Theatres®, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS), today announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of 197 screens at 14 Wehrenberg Theatres® locations in Missouri, Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota. The acquisition expands Marcus Theatres’ footprint by 29% to 885 screens at 68 locations in eight states. Terms of the transaction were not […]
NAC CinemaCon Seminar Announced
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) and CinemaCon announced a truly unique educational opportunity at CinemaCon 2017 titled: A Profitable Mix: Adult Beverages at the Movies. The hour-long seminar will take place on Wednesday, March 29 at 2:45 PM and is open to all registered CinemaCon attendees. Growth in the Cinema Concession Industry continues to […]
Atlanta CCM Scheduled for February 2017
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced that a new Concession Manager Certification Course (CCM) has been added on February 13-16 in Atlanta, Georgia. The class will be held at Regal Hollywood Stadium 24, located at 3265 Northeast Expressway. Class times are Monday-Wednesday at 8:00-4:00, and Thursday at 8:00-1:00. DON’T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY for […]
Van Holten’s Names Midwest Sales Manager
Van Holten’s has announced the hiring of Darlene Herrmann as Midwest Regional Sales Manager. Herrmann graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from UW-Oshkosh College of Business. She joins Van Holten’s with over 6 years of experience in sales with a background in telecommunications, packaging and insurance industries. She previously held several positions at Verizon Wireless where […]
2017 Concession Profession Advertising Available Now
Concession Profession Advertising – Reach the Buyers in the Concession Industry! The next issue of Concession Profession will come out in March 2017. Deadline to participate is February 17, 2017. Concession Profession, the annual member magazine of the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC), is a proven resource of news, photos and features for the leaders […]
CineAsia University brings essential advice to the tradeshow
Jeff Waaland, principal of Golden Link, Inc. conceived a valuable notion: If we educate the owners and operators of cinemas, they will be considerably more successful. The more successful the cinema owner, the more growth in that channel of business. Golden Link and its team of experts have collaborated with CineAsia to institute a Cinema […]
Andrew Cretors Named 2017 Bert Nathan Award Honoree
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced that Andrew Cretors, ACS, President of C. Cretors and Co., has been selected as the 2017 Bert Nathan Memorial Award Honoree. The Bert Nathan Memorial Award is given by NAC each year to an individual to recognize leadership and significant accomplishment in the theatre concessions industry. The […]
Marcus Theatres to Acquire Wehrenberg Theatres
Marcus Theatres, a division of The Marcus Corporation, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Wehrenberg Theatres®, based in St. Louis, Missouri. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Wehrenberg Theatres is the oldest family-owned and operated theatre circuit in the United States, with 197 screens at 14 locations in Missouri, […]
