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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.
October 29, 2018#145 Become a Stellar Road Trip DestinationHow does a gas station land on a road trip radar? Frank Beard and Al Hebert drove across the country eating only at gas stations for the entire trip. Find out their tips for standing out. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director of Strategic Initiatives, NACS...more25minPlay
October 22, 2018#144 The Ultimate Road Trip: Louisiana to VegasFrank Beard and Al Hebert drove 2,500 miles in 6 days and only ate at gas stations for the entire trip. Hear about what they ate, what they discovered and how to road trip like an expert. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director of Strategic Initiatives, NACS...more20minPlay
October 15, 2018#143 Electrify Gas Stations of the FutureElectrify America is looking to build a national network that will enable electric vehicles to traverse the country. Hear how gas stations and convenience stores can prepare for the EV future. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute...more20minPlay
October 08, 2018#142 We Can Help Stop Human TraffickingConvenience stores are in every community, often open 24 hours a day and can be the eyes and ears for the community and their customers. Groups like In Our Backyard have resources available to stores to help identify and help trafficked individuals. Together, we can all be part of the solution. Learn more at http://inourbackyard.org/ Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director of Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Stephanie Sikorski, Vice President, Marketing, NACS...more22minPlay
October 01, 2018#141 On-Demand Gas DeliveryMobile fuel delivery isn't new, but it sure is catching on quickly with mobile consumers. We talked with Scott Hempy from Filld on why fuel on-demand can be both opportunity and competition for traditional gas stations. Hosted by: John Eichberger, Executive Director, Fuels Institute and Chris Blasinsky, Content Strategist, NACS...more23minPlay
September 24, 2018#140 Charitable Giving Fuels Customer and Employee EngagementWorking with a strong national or local charity is good for everyone involved. Why not partner with one that is trusted by most Americans, like the American Red Cross. Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director of Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Stephanie Sikorski, Vice President, Marketing, NACS...more21minPlay
September 17, 2018#139 Redefining the Convenience of DeliveryBig brown UPS trucks are a common sight on American roads and a lot of forward thinking is happening at UPS as urban centers, e-commerce and customer expectations evolve. Hear from Tom Madrecki who leads partnerships between UPS and city leaders to reduce congestion, increase quality of life and shape policy. Hosted by: Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and Stephanie Sikorski, Vice President, Marketing, NACS...more25minPlay
September 10, 2018#138 Preparing for Generation ZGeneration Z, born after 2002, has always known smartphones, internet, and binge-watching and don't use cash money, cable TV, landlines or paper. Learn how to sell to, work with and get ready for these new 'crazy kids.' Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Britt Brewer, Marketing Manager, NACS...more27minPlay
September 03, 2018#137 Vehicle Charging at Gas StationsTake a deeper dive into the intersection of transportation, convenience and utilities with Erika Meyers of SEPA in this follow-up episode. How can convenience retailers play a role in transportation infrastructure for electric vehicles? Hosted by: Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and Jeff Lenard, Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS...more24minPlay
August 27, 2018#136 A Conversation with Green Zebra GroceryGreen Zebra Grocery in Portland, Oregon is reinventing the convenience store by combining healthy and convenience. Featured in NACS Ideas 2 Go 2017, CEO Lisa Sedlar talks about her motivation to create three unique stores specializing in local food, beer and of course, coffee. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director of Strategic Initiatives, NACS...more17minPlay
FAQs about Convenience Matters:How many episodes does Convenience Matters have?The podcast currently has 529 episodes available.