Director, Government Relations
NACS
Margaret Mannion is the Director of Government Relations for the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), where she leads the organization’s federal advocacy efforts on critical issues including SNAP, food traceability, tobacco and nicotine, and retail crime. Margaret joined NACS in 2019 as Grassroots Manager, building initiatives like Day on the Hill and NACS In Store to connect convenience retailers with policymakers, strengthen industry relationships, and shape public policy.
Prior to joining NACS, Margaret served as director of operations for a Washington, D.C.-based political fundraising firm. She also served as a foreign policy and national security fellow for Senator David Perdue (R-GA). Margaret holds a B.A. in International Affairs from the University of Georgia.
Wednesday, Oct 07, 2026
8:00am - 8:45am
The back bar is evolving as nicotine pouches and alternative consumables compete for limited space. Hear about strategically allocating back bar space across oral nicotine, traditional tobacco, and emerging categories. Gain practical insights on merchandising, balancing profitability with security concerns, and preparing for what the future of the category could look like.
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Thursday, Oct 08, 2026
9:00am - 10:00am
The USDA’s final SNAP stocking requirements rule takes effect in November, and convenience retailers have a limited window to expand their shelf offerings or risk losing their SNAP authorization. The NACS government relations team will break down what’s changing, what it means for store operations and inventory, and how retailers are approaching compliance. They will also talk about the broader SNAP landscape and how NACS is engaging with legislators beyond the stocking requirements.
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