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Convenience Matters

448 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratings

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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Episodes

How Celebrity Chef Andrew Zimmern Is Changing C-Store Foodservice - Episode 433

March 25, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

The convenience industry's foodservice future is bright thanks to its commitment to innovate. Hear how a regional distributor is working with a celebrity chef to elevate its offer. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guests: Andrew Zimmern, Celebrity Chef Chef Andrew Zimmern is an Emmy-winning and four-time James Beard Award-winning chef, TV personality, writer and social justice advocate. A star of cooking shows on Travel Channel, The Food Network and currently host two shows on the ...

Creating a Unique Community Partnership - Episode 432

March 18, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Convenience stores are integral to the communities they serve—for the products they sell and how they give back. Hear how one relationship ties mobility with a local need. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guests: Renée Power, CMO/GM Mobility Marketing North America, Shell Renée is a natural collaborator with a track record of strong vision articulation, developing high-performing teams, and trusted partnerships. She has worked for Shell on four continents in a variety of commercial...

Are Your C-Stores Ready for the Solar Eclipse? - Episode 431

March 11, 2024 05:00 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MB

The April 8 solar eclipse is more than a once-in-a-lifetime event for tens of millions of Americans. It’s also an opportunity for convenience stores that are in or near the path of totality. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guests: Leah Ash, Editor/Writer, NACS Leah joined NACS in 2023. She served in several editorial-related roles before joining NACS. Leah earned a B.A. in English from St. Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Joe Lackey, President, Indiana Grocery & Conven...

The Best Resources to Explain Gas Prices - Episode 430

March 04, 2024 05:00 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MB

If there is one thing Americans can unite on, it’s complaining about gasoline prices. NACS resources can help educate consumers about the industry and correct misperceptions. Hosted by: Chrissy Blasinsky and Jeff Lenard

Behind the Success of the C-Store Disco Bathrooms - Episode 429

February 26, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.7 MB

What are your stores famous for? For HOP Shops, it’s their disco bathrooms. The concept is so popular that a couple recently got married in one. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard   About our Guests: Ann Gilbert, Human Resources Manager & HOP Shops' Marketing Manager at Valor Oil As marketing manager for Valor Oil, Ann is responsible for the development and supervision of all marketing and communications strategies for its HOP Shops convenience stores. She also oversees a number of human resour...

Will Digital Coupons Revolutionize the C-Store Industry? - Episode 428

February 19, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

There are upwards of 200 billion coupons issued in the United States every year, mostly paper. Digital coupons, called 8112s, are reshaping the coupon landscape. How can convenience retailers jump on the emerging opportunities? Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Sam Jonas, CEO & Co-Founder, nData Services Sam is a 25-year entrepreneur with a focus in the payments industry. Today he is focused on how digital coupons will revolutionize couponing by providing high-value digital d...

Turning a Transaction Into a Loyalty Customer - Episode 427

February 12, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

With increased costs and prices over the past few years, it’s important for convenience retailers to communicate their offer and deliver value. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard and Chrissy Blasinsky About our Guest: Leroy Kelsey, NACS Director, Research As director of NACS Research, Leroy is responsible for disseminating key industry metrics that empower convenience retailer and supplier members with the ability to understand performance opportunities in the areas of financials, store operat...

What Are the Biggest Events in the C-Store Industry’s History? - Episode 426

February 05, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Pick a big moment in the convenience store industry’s history and John Roscoe was there. He popularized many of the huge advances we see today in our industry and shares what he thinks is the path forward. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: John Roscoe, Convenience Industry Icon John Roscoe was named one of the 50 most influential people in the convenience store industry by Convenience Store News for good reason: He was in the room during many of the industry’s critical junctu...

How Your Business Can Combat Human Trafficking - Episode 425

January 29, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MB

The Big Game is the most watched event of the year and is a great forum for brands to showcase their latest offers. It’s also a great forum to elevate important societal issues, like the fight against human trafficking. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Cheryl Csiky, Executive Director, IN OUR BACKYARD Cheryl is the executive director of IN OUR BACKYARD, a national anti-trafficking nonprofit that links arms across America in the fight against human trafficking. She has been a...

Breaking Down Today’s Nicotine Customer - Episode 424

January 22, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

The modern nicotine user is much different than a few years ago. With more options available, hear how consumer behaviors and expectations have changed. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Melissa Vonder Haar, Writer/Consultant, MelissaV Inc. Melissa has written about the convenience retailing industry for nearly two decades and has written numerous feature articles for NACS Magazine. In addition to her work at MelissaV Inc., she also is marketing director for iSee Store Innova...

What C-Store Performance in 2023 Tells Us About 2024 - Episode 423

January 15, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

The early forecasts of the convenience retailing industry’s 2023 performance are positive. Which trends stood out and what do preliminary numbers tell us about where the industry is heading in 2024? Hosted by: Jeff Lenard and Chrissy Blasinsky About our Guest: Chris Rapanick, Managing Director, NACS Research Chris oversees the day-to-day operations of NACS Research, manages and directs departmental financial and operational performance, and drives strategic development of NACS long...

Plaid Pantry’s Innovative Approach to EV Charging - Episode 422

January 08, 2024 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Electric vehicles may be the future, but that doesn’t mean they don't have challenges today. Hear how Plaid Pantry is redefining EV charging at convenience stores. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Jonathan Polonsky, CEO, Plaid Pantry As the CEO of Plaid Pantry, a chain of convenience stores in the Pacific Northwest, Jonathan leads a team of over 700 employees across 106 locations, serving more than 50,000 customers daily.

What’s In Store for 2024? - Episode 421

January 01, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Over the past year, we visited more than 100 convenience stores. We’ll share what we saw at c-stores and what it might mean to your business in 2024. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard and Chrissy Blasinsky

The Value of Your Store Manager - Episode 420

December 25, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Our top-downloaded episode of 2023: Store managers have a significant impact on hiring and retaining great people. Hear how one retailer is coaching her team so they can be at their best. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard and Chrissy Blasinsky About our Guest: Annie Gauthier, CFO & Co-CEO, St. Romain Oil Company (dba Y-Not Stop) Annie is CFO/Co-CEO of St. Romain Oil Company (dba Y-Not Stop), based in Mansura, Louisiana. A third-generation co-owner, she works with her two brothers and 300-plus...

EVs: Separating Reality From Hype - Episode 419

December 18, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

What's fact or fiction related to how quickly electric vehicles will grow sales? How today's market evolves is dependent upon economics and politics, and both are highly unpredictable. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: John Eichberger, Executive Director, Transportation Energy Institute John has more than 20 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...

Your People Are Important - Episode 418

December 11, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Wages and benefits are the largest expense to your business, but can also have the greatest ROI. Competitive hiring practices can help you get and keep great people who advance your business from the front line. Find out if your offer is competitive and learn about the data and resources NACS has to help. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard and Chrissy Blasinsky About our Guest: Jayme Gough, Market Research Manager, NACS Jayme has been at NACS since 2017 and loves “geeking out” on industry data...

Connections That Change Your Business - Episode 417

December 04, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Convenience stores are in the relationships business. Over the past two decades, Michael Davis has played a central role in connecting retailers. Listen as he shares ideas on how to connect with industry peers. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard and Chrissy Blasinsky About our Guest: Michael Davis, NACS Vice President of Member Services Michael has spent the past 18 years at NACS and even longer in the industry, always taking that extra step to connect retailers to solutions and each other. Hi...

Inspiring Innovation - Episode 416

November 27, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MB

NACS Show panelists share ideas on how organizations can develop processes to come up with great ideas—and execute them—over and over. Hosted by: Gray Taylor, Executive Director, Conexxus About our Guests: Emily Sheetz, VP, Innovation and IT, Sheetz Inc. Emily is responsible for the development of and execution of company strategy as well as innovation, which includes the newly formed Sheetz Incubator. She is a third-generation family member and one of eleven active in the business...

How C-Stores Can Redefine Their Workforce - Episode 415

November 20, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

Convenience retailers share how the The Good Jobs Strategy is helping their companies increase employee productivity, contribution and motivation. Hosted by: Henry Armour, President & CEO, NACS About our Guests: Zeynep Ton, Professor, MIT Sloan School of Management, President, The Good Jobs Institute Zeynep's research focuses on how organizations can design and manage their operations in a way that satisfies employees, customers and investors simultaneously. In 2014, she published ...

Create a Local Connection to Build Trust and Increase Sales - Episode 414

November 13, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Being a local brand in rural America is a huge differentiator for consumers. By showing your commitment to the local community, you ultimately build trust—and that leads to sales. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Akhtar Hussain, Director of Refined Fuels Marketing at CHS Inc. Akhtar is responsible for brand marketing, retail development and imaging, and equipment for the Cenex brand, which has more than 1,400 convenience store locations across 19 states. In his nearly 20 yea...

The Power of Road Trips - Episode 413

November 06, 2023 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Three acclaimed road warriors share their stories from the road and their ideas on how your stores can be "discovered" by more people travelling on highways -- or even in your neighborhood. Hosted by: Don Rhoads, President/CEO, The Convenience Group LLC and 2022-23 NACS Chairman About our Guests: Stephanie Stuckey, Chair, Stuckey’s Corp. Four years ago, Stephanie purchased Stuckey's Corp., the company her grandfather founded in 1937 and grew to nearly 400 roadside stores. She and h...

How a Different Approach to Hiring Can Deliver Results - Episode 412

October 30, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

In the current labor climate, many companies are trying to hire quickly. Family Express, however, is finding that spending more time during the hiring process, from application to job offer, is working out much better. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Alex Olympidis, President of Operations, Family Express Corp. Alex is the president of operations for the 80-plus store Family Express Corp., headquartered in Valparaiso, Indiana. The company is known for its “Living Brand” in ...

The EV Future Has Arrived in Norway - Episode 411

October 23, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 25 MB

The rise of electric vehicles in Norway could force convenience retailers around the world to reconceive the traditional fill up and rethink their business models. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard and Chrissy Blasinsky About our Guest: Magnar Møkkelgård, NACS Relationship Partner Nordics Magnar Møkkelgård is currently the relationship partner for NACS in the Nordics. He enjoys receiving visitors from other countries with special interest in the EV development in Norway. He worked for Reitan ...

How Consumers Think vs. How They Act - Episode 410

October 16, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MB

Many consumers say they are “all in” on certain climate change policies, but their views soften once they learn how these changes would affect them. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Rich Carrione, Vice President of Operations, Warm Thoughts Communications Rich Carrione is vice president of operations for Warm Thoughts Communications, a marketing agency specializing in the residential energy industry. A 20-year industry veteran, Rich oversees Warm Thoughts’ extensive portfoli...

Going for the Win With College Sports Marketing - Episode 409

October 09, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Convenience retailers can create affordable marketing campaigns with college athletes. These campaigns can help drive traffic and fun to your stores. Here's what you need to know to get started. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Shannon Carroll, Contributing Writer, NACS Magazine Shannon is an award-winning journalist with a reputation for finding and telling great stories. She has interviewed Olympic gold medalists, World Cup winners, Super Bowl champions, World Series winne...

William Shatner Talks Convenience - Episode 408

October 02, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MB

William Shatner sat down to talk about what’s on his mind—and it’s a lot—following his NACS Show appearance in 2018. It’s one of our most popular episodes and definitely our longest. And worth another listen. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, VP of Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Henry Armour, President and CEO, NACS About our Guest: William Shatner Captain Kirk, T.J. Hooker, Denny Crane, so many TV shows and movies and record albums, the oldest person to fly in space...need we go on?

How To Take Your Brand Viral - Episode 407

September 25, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

How does a local convenience retailer with a few stores get millions of views on YouTube? We’ll take you through the process and talk about how you can adapt his ideas. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard and Chrissy Blasinsky About our Guest: Babir Sultan, CEO, FavTrip Babir is the CEO of FavTrip, with has locations around Kansas City. He also has built a highly successful online presence with two video series and recently published the book, “Fuel for Success.”  

What You Need to Know About the NACS Show - Episode 406

September 18, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MB

NACS veterans share an insider's look at what attendees can look forward to at the NACS Show, how they can prepare and how they can make the most of what they saw, learned and heard at the global c-store industry's premier event. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard and Chrissy Blasinsky About our Guest: Jeff McQuilkin, Director, Exhibit Sales and Services, NACS A trade show expert and veteran, Jeff has been with NACS since 2017. He has extensive tradeshow industry experience with both for-profi...

Understanding Brand Strategy and Shopper Behavior - Episode 405

September 11, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

How can you develop a holistic brand strategy and identify points of differentiation for your brand? Hear insights from two presenters of a special advanced category management certification course offered in conjunction with the NACS Show. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guests: Lucia Romanello Crater, EVP Sales and Business Development, Impact 21 Lucia has 25-plus years in the convenience store industry, with a track record and proficiency in driving growth and market share gain...

Exploring Atlanta's Unique Food Finds - Episode 404

September 04, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 22.3 MB

As the global convenience retail industry gets ready for the 2023 NACS Show, a James Beard Award finalist takes us on a tour of some of the unique c-store and restaurant fare around Atlanta. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Mike Jordan, Food and Culture Writer Mike Jordan is an Atlanta-based multimedia journalist covering culture through food, business, entertainment, travel and technology. He had written for NACS Magazine and the top general media publications in the country.

A Look at the Next 10 Years of Retail Fueling - Episode 403

August 28, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

A new Transportation Energy Institute research report highlights how several surprises affected the retail fuels market over the past 10 years, and what industry stakeholders should be prepared for in the next decade. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: John Eichberger, Executive Director, Transportation Energy Institute John has more than 20 years of experience in the fuels industry, including more than a decade leading the Transportation Energy Institute (formerly the Fuels I...

Strengthening Your Internal Creative Department - Episode 402

August 21, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Retail design teams do great work but, in many cases, can benefit from experts. We look at how to decide what’s best for your business in developing and executing a digital strategy. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Rick Sales, President, Abierto Networks Rick is founder and president of Abierto Networks, a leading digital engagement solutions provider focused on the convenience store and convenience foodservice retail industries and used in more than 4,000 locations across ...

How the C-Store Industry Came to Be - Episode 401

August 14, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

NACS was founded in August 1961, but its roots go back decades earlier. We share stories about how and why the industry--and NACS--was created, and where it's going. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard

Are E-Fuels a Solution for Emissions Mandates? - Episode 400

August 07, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

E-fuels are increasingly seen as a global alternative to electric vehicles, which until now have been the only option for achieving the decarbonization objectives set by countries throughout Europe. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Dr. Lorenz Kiene, Owner and Managing Director, Luehmann Group Lorenz is owner and managing director of the Luehmann Group, overseeing different initiatives to promote the ramp up of green technologies in Germany.  

How Cannabis Is Changing at Retail - Episode 399

July 31, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

The acceptance of cannabis in retail has come a long way in the past decade. Today, consumers talk about the properties—a sleep aid, a solution to chronic pain, or some other benefit—as opposed to the stereotypes a few decades ago. With these changes are changes in laws and regulations regarding its sale. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Melissa Vonder Haar, Writer/Consultant, MelissaV Inc. Melissa has written about the convenience retailing industry for nearly two decades a...

Navigating Food Safety With Shawn Stevens of the Food Industry Council - Episode 398

July 24, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Food safety expert and attorney Shawn Stevens shares how his team works with companies to develop food handling protocols, interventions, and supplier partnerships to ensure convenience retailers and restaurants serve high quality and safe food for their consumers. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard and Chrissy Blasinsky About our Guest: Shawn Stevens, Founder and Food Industry Lawyer, Food Industry Counsel LLC Shawn is the founding member of Food Industry Counsel LLC, the only law firm in the...

Hitting the Road and Thanking Frontline Employees - Episode 397

July 17, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

NACS Chairman Don Rhoads visited more than 60 stores to meet with frontline employees and thank them for being the face of our industry. He also has great stories to share from several road trips with NACS staff. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard and Chrissy Blasinsky About our Guest: Don Rhoads, 2022-23 NACS Chairman, President/CEO, The Convenience Group LLC As NACS chairman, Don also leads the NACS Executive Committee, which provides strategic direction and financial oversight to the associ...

Three Things to Look for in the Fuels Market - Episode 396

July 10, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Gasoline prices are more than a dollar lower than this time last year, and demand has rebounded. This episode explores how geopolitics, hurricanes and shifting demand will influence the market for the remainder of 2023. 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...

The Future Is Here: Exploring Strategic Innovation - Episode 395

July 03, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MB

Most organizations will struggle with innovation. Conexxus provides convenience retailers with the tools they need to develop their own technology road map and plan for the industry's future. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guests: Linda Toth, Managing Director, Conexxus Linda oversees all day-to-day operations of Conexxus. In addition, she advocates and collaborates on behalf of the convenience industry at various associations and organizations on payments, standards, and technolo...

The Momentum Behind the Swipe Fee Fight - Episode 394

June 26, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Credit card swipe fees cost the average American family over $1,000 a year. Bipartisan legislation in both the Senate and House of Representatives addresses the problem. Here's what business owners need to know—and what they can do—to fix the broken card system. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Doug Kantor, General Counsel, NACS Doug has served as legal counsel for NACS for more than 20 years, originally as a partner with the law firms Collier Shannon Scott PLLC and Steptoe ...

How to Grow Employee Engagement With Your Podcast - Episode 393

June 19, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

Cubby's is a convenience store chain that has developed an innovative approach to connecting with employees: a company-wide podcast. The episodes allow leaders to talk about the "why" behind operations in a format that can be consumed on the go. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guests: De Lone Wilson, President, Cubby’s Inc. De Lone joined Cubby’s ten years ago as vice president of operations. He has served as president since 2014. Prior to joining Cubby’s, De Lone was senior vice ...

Finding Fueling Solutions That Work for Everyone - Episode 392

June 12, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

The best solutions to solve transportation challenges are those that are customized for the customers being served. That’s a session description from the recent Transportation Energy Institute (formerly known as the Fuels Institute) conference, but more broadly describes the group’s past ten years, as well as its future. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard  About our Guest: John Eichberger, Executive Director, Transportation Energy Institute John has more than 20 years of experience in the fuel...

Align With Your Hometown Heroes on 24/7 Day - Episode 391

June 05, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 20.5 MB

24/7 Day, held every July 24, is the industry’s chance to celebrate what it means to communities. Last year more than 30,000 stores participated. Find out how you can join them in 2023—and how it can help your business. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard  About our Guest: Anna Felz, Director of Brand Management, TXB Stores Inc. Anna has been at TXB since 2019 and oversees all elements of brand management for the company. She previously served as marketing director for Sprint Food Stores, based...

Survey Reveals What Drives the Most Purchases - Episode 390

May 29, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 24 MB

With the summer drive season officially underway, we look at survey results that show what specific consumer needs inside the store drive the most consumer engagement and purchases. With special guest: Adam Rosenblatt, Founding Partner, Bold Decision 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 rese...

A First Look at The Fuels Top 50 - Episode 389

May 22, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

What makes one fuel retailer more efficient than others? An analysis of the top brands reveals what the winning brands have in common—and where they differ. With special guests: Brian Norris, Executive Director of Retail Fuels, OPIS and Keith Reid, Editorial Director, Fuels Market News Hosted by: Jeff Lenard  About our Guests: Brian Norris, Executive Director of Retail Fuels, OPIS Brian joined OPIS in 2005, working in a variety of sales and marketing roles before joining the OP...

The Last to Close and First to Open - Episode 388

May 15, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

When hurricanes strike, convenience stores are often the last to close before the storm—and the first to reopen. It's during these tough times that c-stores truly show how they support the communities they serve during and after times of crisis. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard  About our Guest: Al Hebert, Founder, Gas Station Gourmet Al knows convenience stores. He created Gas Station Gourmet in 2007 and has been writing a column for NACS Magazine since 2011. When Al is not enjoying a great...

What’s Certain About Current Economic Uncertainty - Episode 387

May 08, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 25 MB

In 2022, inflation was at a 40-year high, gasoline prices were climbing and both the supply chain and labor market were a mess. The climate has improved, but for how long? What will today's economic indicators mean for convenience store operators in 2023? Hosted by: Jeff Lenard  About our Guest: John Benson, Partner, AlixPartners John was a featured speaker at the 2022 and 2023 NACS State of the Industry Summit. He has successfully led organizations to increased value through strat...

U.S. Convenience Stores Saw Record Sales in 2022 - Episode 386

May 01, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MB

Foodservice and inside sales helped propel convenience stores to record sales in 2022. We're giving you exclusive insights on what drove the industry's strong performance and the headwinds going forward. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard and Chrissy Blasinsky About our Guest: Chris Rapanick, Managing Director, NACS Research Chris oversees the day-to-day operations of NACS Research, manages and directs departmental financial and operational performance, and drives strategic development of NACS...

C-Store Sales Trends Across the Globe in 2022 - Episode 385

April 24, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 22.3 MB

There are more than 1 million convenience stores across the globe. Here's a look at sales trends in 2022 across 5 global regions and the underlying causes. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard  About our Guest: Jason Zelinski, Client Director, Convenience and Growth Accounts, NIQ Jason leads strategic planning, end-to-end client engagement, revenue management and, most importantly, client satisfaction of the largest convenience retailers in the United States.

A Smaller Operator Who Thinks Big - Episode 384

April 17, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MB

From locally sourced products to EV charging, 36 Lyn Refuel Station in Minneapolis makes a positive difference in its community. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard and Chrissy Blasinsky About our Guest: Lonnie McQuirter, Director of Operations, 36 Lyn Refuel Station Lonnie operates 36 Lyn Refuel Station, an independently owned, community-focused refueling station in Minneapolis. He is a member of the NACS Board of Directors.

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