Convenience Matters

Women face an uphill battle to the top levels of convenience retailing and CPG companies. The Network of Executive Women recently released a report that examines the path of female leaders in the industry and speculates why so many are leaving the channel. Read the full referenced report, The Female Leadership Crisis.

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Carolyn Schnare, Director of Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Jeff Lenard, Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS

Can the electric power infrastructure handle the rapid growth in electric vehicle usage in the US? Hear how utility companies are preparing for increased energy usage anticipated by 2030.

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

Pilot Flying J is transforming the image of the typical trucker and truck stop by giving back to the community, raising nearly $1 million for the American Heart Association.

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Jeff Lenard, Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director of Strategic Initiatives, NACS

The only thing certain in the current fuels market is uncertainty. From issues related to oil supply and demand to the status of fuels-related regulations, here's what you need to know for what could be a bumpy 2018 summer-drive season. Check out resources to help make sense of it all at www.convenience.org/fuels.

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Jeff Lenard, Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS

Evolving cultural, local and workplace norms are impacting how organizations need to hire and retain talent. Hear ways to make your people your greatest benefit.

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Jeff Lenard, Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director of Strategic Initiatives, NACS

NACS has developed a close partnership with Keep America Beautiful to help encourage retailers, vendors and consumers to keep sustainability efforts top of mind. Find out how to get involved.

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Jeff Lenard, Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director of Strategic Initiatives, NACS

According to the Fuels Institute, the vehicles and fuels market will evolve slowly without the influence of a strong external factor, such as policy or regulations. What does this mean for gas stations?

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Jeff Lenard, Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and John Eichberger, Executive Director, Fuels Institute

How do you decide if a product meets criteria for being healthy? Registered dietitian, Amaris Bradley with the Partnership for a Healthier America, is going to walk us through how to use the online NACS PHA Healthier Product Calculator and what it means for merchandising. Learn more and check out the calculator at www.convenience.org/calculator.

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Carolyn Schnare, Director of Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Stephanie Sikorski, Vice President, Marketing, NACS

Countries around the world are racing to phase out gasoline and diesel vehicles. What does this mean for fuel retailers?

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

On average, an American Red Cross volunteer responds to a disaster every 8 minutes in communities across the country, from major events like hurricanes and earthquakes to life-altering events like house fires. We share ideas for what NACS members can do to support relief organizations before, during and after a crisis. Learn how to get involved directly with the American Red Cross at www.convenience.org/redcross.

Hosted by:

Jeff Lenard, Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Stephanie Sikorski, Vice President, Marketing, NACS