Convenience Matters

LCFS 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?

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

People 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?

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

New regulations by the International Maritime Organization requires changes in diesel fuel production which will ultimately have an effect on retail diesel prices.

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

Find 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.

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Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS

Electric 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.

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

In 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.

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

The 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.

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Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute

Most 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.

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

Responsible fuel retailers must be on top of safety prevention when receiving and dispensing fuel, as well as what can be seen above ground and what is underground. Hear why proper tank, pump and operation monitoring is imperative.

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

When cars needed gas, they went to gas stations. When customers needed snacks, they went to convenience stores. Now, delivery companies can bring those necessities to wherever they are needed - homes, workplaces, parking lots and street corners. Are convenience stores becoming irrelevant?

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Jeff Lenard, Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Kevin Coupe, author and content guy for MorningNewsBeat.com