Convenience Matters

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

Everybody and everything is increasingly more connected. Wiring and connecting smart stores is a must-have way of ensuring stores are resilient, innovative and allow for employees to focus on customer-facing tasks. Hear the benefits and challenges of making walls talk.

Hosted by:

Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute

In an age when brick-and-mortar stores are closing at a rapid clip, hear from visionary leader, Ilyas Munshi of EG Group who is leading that company's growth through acquisitions around the globe.

Hosted by:

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

Preparing for disaster - above and below ground - is critical for a gas station's survival. Hear from U.S. EPA to prepare underground storage tanks for whatever may come their way.

Hosted by:

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

NACS teams up with the Produce Marketing Association to offer an innovative program for the convenience industry to sell more fruits and vegetables. Don't take it from us -- special guest Elmo tells us why! Visit www.convenience.org/eatbrighter to learn more and sign up!

Hosted by:

Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Lindsay Buchanan, Marketing Coordinator, NACS

Hackers pick brains, not locks. Learn how you can keep your personal and business information safer and locked away from crooks.

Hosted by:

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

With more than 20 years in the industry, Hot Spot President and CEO, Dan Durbin developed a hot name, a hot brand and loyal customers. Hear about how he fostered a family-like atmosphere for employees and customers and revolutionized marketing and promotions.

Hosted by:

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