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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... more
FAQs about Convenience Matters:How many episodes does Convenience Matters have?The podcast currently has 529 episodes available.
March 18, 2019#165 How Technology is Changing Transportation in CitiesBecky Steckler of Urbanism Next explores the not-too-distant future of autonomous vehicles, and what we can be doing now to prepare for - and thrive in - our changing cities. Hosted by: Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and Stephanie Sikorski, VP Marketing, NACS...more22minPlay
March 11, 2019#164 Eating Trends in AmericaWhat do Americans do five times a day? Stuff their pie hole, of course! Hear what Americans are eating, when they're eating and what they're looking for when they're on the go. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and John Eichberger, Executive Director, Fuels Institute...more25minPlay
March 04, 2019#163 Challenges and Successes With Low Carbon Fuel Standard ProgramsLCFS programs are intended to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases by lowering the average carbon intensity of transportation fuels used in a given geographical area. What effects could such programs have on consumers and other end users? Hosted by: John Eichberger, Executive Director, Fuels Institute and Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute...more22minPlay
February 25, 2019#162 Don't Be Afraid of the Augmented AgePeople have been wary of technology that causes change for hundreds of years. What can retail expect to see that will help or hinder on the horizon? Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS...more26minPlay
February 18, 2019#161 IMO 2020: Disruption or Opportunity for Fuel RetailersNew regulations by the International Maritime Organization requires changes in diesel fuel production which will ultimately have an effect on retail diesel prices. Hosted by: John Eichberger, Executive Director, Fuels Institute and Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute...more24minPlay
February 11, 2019#160 Skimming, Shimming, Shamming, EtceteraFind out how skimmers, shimmers, and shammers target fuel pumps and how retailers can protect themselves and their customers. Learn more at www.convenience.org/skimming. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS...more24minPlay
February 04, 2019#159 Evolving Infrastructure for Electric VehiclesElectric Vehicle market is evolving to allow for faster charge times but is the charging infrastructure keeping up? As more consumers purchase EVs both in urban and rural areas, gas stations need to keep up with existing charging technology as well as anticipate what's to come. Hosted by: John Eichberger, Executive Director, Fuels Institute and Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute...more25minPlay
January 28, 2019#158 A Conversation With Loop Neighborhood MarketsIn Silicon Valley, California, Loop Neighborhood Markets are disrupting the traditional convenience model. We talked with the chain's President and COO to learn how they created a neighborhood staple. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS...more15minPlay
January 21, 2019#157 Globally Charging Ahead With Electric VehiclesThe total number of electric cars on the road has surpassed 3 million worldwide and Norway is the world's most advanced market for EV sales. Hear how retailers can keep up and look to the future for this increasingly popular vehicle choice. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute...more13minPlay
January 14, 2019#156 Securing Payments at the Gas PumpMost Americans pay for fuel with credit cards and gas station operators are racing to meet an approaching card security deadline to enable card chip transactions at the fuel pump. Whether you are a driver or a station owner, hear what changes are in store in the coming years. Visit www.convenience.org/skimming and www.conexxus.org to learn more. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS...more25minPlay
FAQs about Convenience Matters:How many episodes does Convenience Matters have?The podcast currently has 529 episodes available.