Benchmarking is a process of measuring your company's performance in order to identify internal opportunities for improvement. NACS expert researcher, Jayme Gough, walks us through some NACS tools to help retailers and suppliers be best in class.

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Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS

Reports allude to the idea that the end of personal vehicle ownership is inevitable; however, consumers have some say in that. Join us as we chat with Micah Muzio, Managing Editor, Video, of Kelley Blue Book and take a deeper dive into consumer purchasing trends.

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Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and John Eichberger, Executive Director, Fuels Institute

When a passion for foodservice, convenience and customers intersect, sometimes the best path forward is to take the show on the road - literally. We spoke with Larry Jackson of Good to Go Markets and Bullhead Pit Beef about entering the food truck business and how it complements his convenience store operation.

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Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS

In 2017, price increases, poor fuel quality and shortages were all part of the growing pains for the Mexican petroleum market following the deregulation of the energy market. Two years later, has there been any improvement and is there a place for U.S. retailers to get involved?

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Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and Paige Anderson, Director of Government Relations, NACS

Food safety is very important for those who serve food and those who eat it. Join us as we test out some myths about common things we all do with food - from leftovers to gas station nachos. Learn more about food safety best practices at www.fightbac.org

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Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Chris Blasinsky, Content Strategist, NACS

Clean Cities coalitions are transforming local transportation markets to implement alternative fuels, advanced vehicles, and fuel-saving strategies. With more than 80% of the U.S. population living inside the boundaries of Clean Cities and given convenience stores sell 80% of the nation's fuel, hear how retailers can take advantage of available funds to assist in keeping fueling infrastructure in-line with customer needs.

Hosted by:

Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and Paige Anderson, Director of Government Relations, NACS

As lawmakers wage war on plastics and as consumers try to understand the confusing recycling system, some products are caught in the middle -- like coffee cups. The plastic liner in paper cups and other foodservice containers can make those items unrecyclable. Hear about possible solutions for providing customers with cups that can land in places other than landfills. For more information about the commercially available product, reCup – the recyclable paper cup – visit www.recup.earth/nacs.

Hosted by:

Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS

Born between 1995 and 2012, Gen Z is about to make its presence known in the workplace in a major way and employers need to understand the differences that set them apart.

Hosted by:

Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS

As transportation trends evolve, will retailers follow government regulation or consumer demand? Hear the perspectives of two fuel retailing decision-makers and learn how market disruptions create business opportunities.

Hosted by:

Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and Paige Anderson, Director of Government Relations, NACS

Colton Smith, host of TV series Rock the Park, talks about his adventures, pit stops at convenience stores and preserving the planet for future generations.

Hosted by:

Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Britt Brewer, Marketing Manager, NACS