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. 2日前

    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 分鐘

  2. 5月4日

    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 分鐘

  3. 4月20日

    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 分鐘

  4. 4月13日

    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 分鐘

  5. 4月6日

    $4 Gas Is Here. What's Next?

    Hear more as we talk about what $4.00 gas means for the convenience retail and transportation industries now and in the coming months. 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 (formerly known as the Fuels 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.

    32 分鐘

  6. 3月30日

    What's Next for Convenience?

    Frank Gleeson shares his insights on the future of foodservice, technology, and advocacy at NACS and within the convenience retail industry. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Frank Gleeson, NACS President & CEO Frank became president and CEO of the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) on January 1, 2026, succeeding Henry Armour. He is the fourth person to lead NACS in its 65-year history.

    28 分鐘

  7. 3月23日

    What's Next for Gas Prices?

    Industry expert Denton Cinquegrana adds context to turbulent times within the petroleum industry. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Denton Cinquegrana, Chief Oil Analyst, OPIS Denton has been with OPIS since 2001 and serves as the chief oil analyst, responsible for the day-to-day operations of OPIS' news and analysis division. In his role, he also provides big-picture views on topics from supply and demand trends to anticipating price moves in the futures, spot and retail markets in North America.

    27 分鐘

  8. 3月16日

    How to Cultivate Superfans at Your Stores

    In a sea of sameness, cultivating an exceptional customer experience can turn your customers into loyal superfans. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Brittany Hodak, Customer Experience Expert Brittany is an award-winning author, entrepreneur and customer experience expert who helps businesses turn customers into superfans. When her debut book, Creating Superfans, was released, Forbes declared: "If you have customers, you need this book. Period."

    28 分鐘
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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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  • 創作者
    National Association of Convenience Stores
  • 活躍年份
    2016年 - 2026年
  • 單集
    525
  • 分級
    兒童適宜
  • 版權
    © National Association of Convenience Stores
  • 節目網站
    Convenience Matters

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