Convenience Matters
Summary: 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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Podcasts:
With lower-than-average employee turnover rates, Iowa-based convenience giant Kum & Go CEO Tanner Krause talks about finding and cultivating superstar employees. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Kevin Coupe, author and content guy for MorningNewsBeat.com
Scott Stratten, NACS Show 2018 keynote speaker and the author of numerous books on marketing and branding, talks about defining and redefining your brand to make your company stand out from the crowd. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Stephanie Sikorski, Vice President, Marketing, NACS
As vehicle fuel efficiency improves, consumer visits to gas stations are likely to decline. What can retailers plan for in order to reduce their reliance on fuel sales? Hosted by: Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and John Eichberger, Executive Director, Fuels Institute
Mike Rowe - American television host and narrator, actor and former opera singer, best known for his work on the series Dirty Jobs - talked with us about the skills gap and the opportunities that exist for workers in the convenience retailing industry. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director of Strategic Initiatives, NACS
The 2018 NACS Show featured 1200+ exhibitors showcasing thousands of products and services. We talked with new exhibitors who have really innovative products and in this roadisode, we spoke folks about fuel innovations with Top Tier Gasoline and Smart Fueling Systems. Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director of Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Jeff Lenard, Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS
The 2018 NACS Show featured 1200+ exhibitors showcasing thousands of products and services. We talked with new exhibitors who have really innovative products and in this roadisode, we spoke with folks about Tickle Water, Buddy's Biscuits and Hatch Loyalty. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director of Strategic Initiatives, NACS
How does a gas station land on a road trip radar? Frank Beard and Al Hebert drove across the country eating only at gas stations for the entire trip. Find out their tips for standing out. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director of Strategic Initiatives, NACS
The 2018 NACS Show featured 1200+ exhibitors showcasing thousands of products and services. We talked with new exhibitors who have really innovative products and in this roadisode, we spoke with Chris Neely of Crossmatch, a biometric technology provider. Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director of Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Jeff Lenard, Vice President, Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS
Frank Beard and Al Hebert drove 2,500 miles in 6 days and only ate at gas stations for the entire trip. Hear about what they ate, what they discovered and how to road trip like an expert. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director of Strategic Initiatives, NACS
Electrify America is looking to build a national network that will enable electric vehicles to traverse the country. Hear how gas stations and convenience stores can prepare for the EV future. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute
Convenience stores are in every community, often open 24 hours a day and can be the eyes and ears for the community and their customers. Groups like In Our Backyard have resources available to stores to help identify and help trafficked individuals. Together, we can all be part of the solution. Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director of Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Stephanie Sikorski, Vice President, Marketing, NACS
Mobile fuel delivery isn't new, but it sure is catching on quickly with mobile consumers. We talked with Scott Hempy from Filld on why fuel on-demand can be both opportunity and competition for traditional gas stations. Hosted by: John Eichberger, Executive Director, Fuels Institute and Chris Blasinsky, Content Strategist, NACS
Working with a strong national or local charity is good for everyone involved. Why not partner with one that is trusted by most Americans, like the American Red Cross. Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director of Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Stephanie Sikorski, Vice President, Marketing, NACS
Big brown UPS trucks are a common sight on American roads and a lot of forward thinking is happening at UPS as urban centers, e-commerce and customer expectations evolve. Hear from Tom Madrecki who leads partnerships between UPS and city leaders to reduce congestion, increase quality of life and shape policy. Hosted by: Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and Stephanie Sikorski, Vice President, Marketing, NACS
The fuel infrastructure will likely be affected across the U.S. in the wake of Hurricane Florence. Find out what this means for gas stations and consumers in this special episode recorded September 14, 2018. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS For disaster recovery and relief resources visit www.convenience.org/hurricane. Media Contact: Jeff Lenard, NACS VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, jlenard@convenience.org and (703) 518-4272.
