At Your Convenience

This episode of “At Your Convenience” features Danny Seals, product marketing manager of fuel dispensers for Gilbarco Veeder-Root, who discusses how c-stores are staying vigilant on gas pump sanitation during the pandemic. Listen as Seals and CSP Managing Editor and Fuels Editor Samantha Oller discuss the process of sanitizing pumps, what areas of the pumps should operators pay closest attention to, common mistakes made during this process and more.

This special edition of "At Your Convenience" features Donna Hood Crecca, principal with CSP’s sister research firm, Technomic, as she discusses the long-term implications of the coronavirus on the convenience-store industry. Listen as Donna and CSP Editor Brett Dworski cover how the pandemic has affected c-store foot traffic, fuel demand, foodservice programs and more, and what it means for the future of the channel.

The coronavirus has forced convenience-store retailers to adjust their operations in providing a safe environment for their customers and employees. And while most operators have introduced sanitation and employee wellness plans, Anthony Perrine, owner of independent c-store operator Lou Perrine’s Gas & Groceries, has approached the situation with a different strategy.

The foodservice industry is constantly evolving in the never-ending cycle to please consumer demands. But how will the industry look in three, five or even 10 years?

This special edition of "At Your Convenience" features six editors representing CSP and sister brands Restaurant Business, Winsight Grocery Business and Foodservice Director as they discuss what the foodservice industry will look like in a decade. Topics include technology, transportation, protein options, sustainable packaging and more.

Fuel retailers who have not switched their fuel dispensers to accept chip cards by October will be liable for fraudulent purchases made at their sites. Even so, an industry survey conducted last year by standards group Conexxus suggests less than half of the industry will be ready in time.

What does the liability shift mean for retailers who haven’t made the switch? Why is migrating to EMV so difficult, and what are the risks? Co-hosts Brett Dworski and Jackson Lewis discuss the liability shift today and looking forward on this episode of “At Your Convenience.”

For their February cover story, CSP editors examined the course of events, delving into the volatile politics behind vaping and how that momentum led to the new restrictions on menthol in Massachusetts. In this podcast, Angel Abcede, CSP’s tobacco editor, and Hannah Prokop, center-store editor, discuss the multiple dominoes that led to significant regulatory changes for tobacco.

Alan Adato, merchandising and procurement manager for Yesway, joins CSP’s Brett Dworski to discuss the lessons Yesway has learned regarding CBD in the past six months. Adato helps oversee the chain’s CBD portfolio, which was implemented in August 2019. Listen as they discuss how the chain plans to boost its CBD portfolio in 2020, where Adato sees the CBD regulatory landscape headed and more.

This episode was recorded as part of a CSP feature, "CBD: One Year Later," which will appear in the March issue of CSP magazine.

CSP’s Brett Dworski is joined by Steve Augustine, vice president of store development for Sheetz, to discuss the company’s growth plans for 2020 and beyond. Listen as Brett and Steve also cover what Sheetz looks for in new store builds, why the company prioritizes restrooms, how they work with Tesla to add more EV stations to their stores and much more.