Convenience Matters

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Whether it's for food, fuel, drinks or snacks — about half of the U.S. population is at a convenience store every day. We sell 80% of the country's fuel and we are 4% of the total U.S. economy. We'll talk about what we see at stores — and what the future may hold — as long as it's convenient.

  1. hace 1 d

    A First Look at Dolly Parton's New Travel Stop

    Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop officially opened for business on June 24, a celebration of how every stop on the highway can feel a little more like home.   Hosted by: Jeff Lenard

    24 min

  2. 22 jun

    Oil Markets After Iran: What Comes Next?

    We examine what may come next for petroleum markets as hostilities in the Middle East appear to ease, as well as the longer-term implications. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: John Eichberger, Executive Director, Transportation Energy Institute John has 25 years of experience in the fuels industry, including more than a decade leading the Transportation Energy Institute. Prior to that, he served for 15 years as vice president of government relations at NACS, with a focus on fuels- and energy-related issues.

    31 min

  3. 8 jun

    Building Trust in Your Food Program

    Convenience stores are one of the fastest-growing channels for high-quality and fresh food. Hear insights on how to build and maintain customer trust in your foodservice offers. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Amy Costello, Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance, Casey's Amy oversees all facets of food safety for Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey's, including regulatory compliance and food safety programs for supply chain, distribution, transportation and retail operations. She served as moderator for the 2026 NACS Food Safety Forum.

    21 min

  4. 25 may

    C-Stores Lead the Fight Against Human Trafficking

    The convenience store industry has become known for its support of anti-human-trafficking efforts. Hear more on how you can join the cause. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard   About our Guests: Chris Elliott, Executive Director, BPAMA In 2025, Chris was appointed as the executive director of BPAMA, a not-for-profit trade association representing bp-branded marketers and BP. Previously, he spent 36 years with bp and Amoco, with assignments spanning both the sales and marketing sectors. Cheryl Csiky, Executive Director, In Our Backyard Cheryl is the executive director of In Our Backyard, a national anti-trafficking nonprofit. Its Convenience Stores Against Trafficking (CSAT) program equips convenience stores with no-cost training on human trafficking for their employees and provides "Freedom Stickers" that feature the National Human Trafficking Hotline number (1-888-373-7888) and are now displayed in more than 50,000 convenience stores across the country.

    30 min

  5. 18 may

    How AI Exposes Hidden Costs and Shrink

    Higher gas prices make theft and inventory mismanagement even costlier. This episode shares how AI can help reduce shrink and tighten inventory control. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: James Hervey, EVP and Head of Petroleum and Convenience, Verifone James has been in the convenience retail industry for more than two decades, including the past 11 years at Verifone where he has helped lead market development and product marketing. He previously worked at NACS and Radiant Systems.

    30 min

  6. 4 may

    Key Signals Shaping the U.S. Economy

    The U.S. economy remains resilient, driven by consumer spending, jobs and AI. We examine what's sustaining it, and what could change. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Thomas Weinandy, Principal Research Economist, Upside Dr. Weinandy studies consumer spending patterns and the broader forces shaping today's economy and provides clear, data-driven perspectives on inflation, consumer behavior and the challenges and opportunities facing retailers and suppliers alike.

    33 min

  7. 20 abr

    Top Takeaways From the NACS State of the Industry Summit

    We look at the big industry numbers and trends discussed at the 2026 NACS State of the Industry Summit -- and how they could impact your business. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, NACS Vice President of Media & Strategic Communications Jeff leads the association's industry-wide external communications campaigns to advance the role of convenience stores as positive economic, social and philanthropic contributors to the communities they serve. He also serves as lead spokesperson and has conducted more than 6,000 media interviews about trends and innovations at convenience stores.

    23 min

  8. 13 abr

    A Look at Fuel-Buying Behavior

    A recent NACS consumer survey looks at broad gas purchasing trends, including when and where consumers decide to refuel. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Adam Rosenblatt, Founding Partner, Bold Decision Adam is one of the nation's leading political consultants sought after for his ability to help clients achieve victory through effective research-based strategies and messaging. He designs and executes cutting-edge quantitative, qualitative, and data analytics programs for campaigns as well as non-political clients like NACS.

    32 min
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Whether it's for food, fuel, drinks or snacks — about half of the U.S. population is at a convenience store every day. We sell 80% of the country's fuel and we are 4% of the total U.S. economy. We'll talk about what we see at stores — and what the future may hold — as long as it's convenient.

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  • Creado por
    National Association of Convenience Stores
  • Años en activo
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodios
    529
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Derechos de autor
    © National Association of Convenience Stores
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Convenience Matters

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