Convenience Matters

90% of consumers support a nation-wide standard for age verification. NACS and Conexxus have developed a solution. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS

Where are people going and what are they doing in this next new normal? Finding that people make more purposeful store trips, do more outside activity and commute less, how can retailers adjust? Hosted by: Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS

Regulations are in place protecting consumer privacy. What do retailers need to know to protect - and remove - consumer information? Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS

Throughout the pandemic, c-stores have stayed open, implementing smart protections for customers and employees. While that may increase risk to COVID-19 related lawsuits, it protects human life, which is most important. Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS

Paperwork gets lost and deadlines can get missed. The cloud is a perfect palace to manage and store it. Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS

Active hurricane seasons have the potential of disrupting the fuel supply. What more is in store for 2020? Hosted by: Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and John Eichberger, Executive Director, Fuels Institute

Capturing the attention of highly attentive customers who really like your brand is more important than ever. Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS

How do you communicate to customers filling up or driving by? Bright, crisp signage that clearly articulates what's happening in the store can attract new and time-starved customers inside. Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute

In this episode, we're talking about the importance of the unseen things at convenience stores like teamwork, leadership and environmental protections. Hosted by: Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS

Hear how the beer and hard seltzer category is performing in convenience stores and what to maybe expect in 2021. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS

Join three fuel industry icons as they look back from full-service to the future of electric charging and how gas stations have changed over the years. Hosted by: John Eichberger, Executive Director, Fuels Institute and Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS

Growing from running one convenience store to running many, best-selling author Jim Sullivan shares ideas to lead multiple teams with finesse. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS

Electric vehicles are the exciting shiny object in the automotive world, but will they obliterate the market for combustible fuel engine vehicles? Hosted by: Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and John Eichberger, Executive Director, Fuels Institute

Tackling EMV-compatible pump upgrades can be expensive, but there are solutions available to make it affordable and easy. Hosted by: Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS

Can you remember every customer's name that comes in your store? Can you remember your grocery list? What day is it? Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS

Retailer Andrew Thornton, Founder of a London convenience store that has tackled climate change head-on talks about his journey and the future of climate change in this new normal. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS

Did you know that diesel cars and trucks need diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to operate? Selling high-quality DEF can help retailers grow sales and keep diesel customers moving. Hosted by: Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS

The U.S Census Bureau has incredible research tools to grow your business collected through the decennial survey and dozens of other annual businesses surveys. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS

There's no doubt about it, electric vehicles are here to stay. While EVs are increasing in popularity, there are near-term challenges that have the potential to temper large-scale expansion. Hosted by: Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and John Eichberger, Executive Director, Fuels Institute

85% of consumers think that EVs are the future of cars or are a very interesting idea. EVs present positive benefits to consumer but they're still slow to get purchasing traction. Hosted by: Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and John Eichberger, Executive Director, Fuels Institute

What could be more refreshing on a hot day than a cold drink? Find out how the packaged beverage category is making a splash. Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS

Convenience stores are a destination for beverages. Refresh your knowledge on how cold drinks can fuel customer visits. Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS

Convenience stores sell 80 percent of the fuel in the U.S. Find out how technology has helped this category change and grow. Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS

Delivery and pickup has been clutch for consumers who can't or won't leave the house or car. Online back office systems to check inventory, track orders, and automate the supply chain have been crucial for retail and foodservice businesses. Whenever things get back to normal, did your business pass the test of conforming to the new e-commerce normal? Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic...

Six feet apart, minimal contact, sanitizer stations and plexiglass. Are these the staples of convenience retail store design going forward in the new normal? Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS