Convenience Matters

'Tis the season for big beverage sales for retailers and in this episode we're going to talk about trends in spirits, pre-mixed cocktails and consumption trends in 2020. Listen to learn one thing Americans have excelled at in 2020. Read the full IWSR full report. Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS  

We reconnect with our NACS colleague, based in London, to find out what's new, different and growing in European convenience retail. Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Chris Blasinsky, Content Strategist, NACS

The retail landscape is being increasingly disrupted by last mile fulfillment and convenience retail is no exception. Last mile fulfillment presents an opportunity to expand a store’s sales reach while also introducing operational and implementation challenges. Download the free NACS research.   Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Chris Blasinsky, Content Strategist, NACS

90% of consumers support a nation-wide standard for age verification. NACS and Conexxus have developed a solution. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS

Where are people going and what are they doing in this next new normal? Finding that people make more purposeful store trips, do more outside activity and commute less, how can retailers adjust? Hosted by: Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS

Regulations are in place protecting consumer privacy. What do retailers need to know to protect - and remove - consumer information? Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS

Throughout the pandemic, c-stores have stayed open, implementing smart protections for customers and employees. While that may increase risk to COVID-19 related lawsuits, it protects human life, which is most important. Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS

Paperwork gets lost and deadlines can get missed. The cloud is a perfect palace to manage and store it. Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS

Active hurricane seasons have the potential of disrupting the fuel supply. What more is in store for 2020? Hosted by: Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and John Eichberger, Executive Director, Fuels Institute

Capturing the attention of highly attentive customers who really like your brand is more important than ever. Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS

How do you communicate to customers filling up or driving by? Bright, crisp signage that clearly articulates what's happening in the store can attract new and time-starved customers inside. Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute

In this episode, we're talking about the importance of the unseen things at convenience stores like teamwork, leadership and environmental protections. Hosted by: Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS

Hear how the beer and hard seltzer category is performing in convenience stores and what to maybe expect in 2021. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS

Join three fuel industry icons as they look back from full-service to the future of electric charging and how gas stations have changed over the years. Hosted by: John Eichberger, Executive Director, Fuels Institute and Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS

Growing from running one convenience store to running many, best-selling author Jim Sullivan shares ideas to lead multiple teams with finesse. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS

Electric vehicles are the exciting shiny object in the automotive world, but will they obliterate the market for combustible fuel engine vehicles? Hosted by: Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and John Eichberger, Executive Director, Fuels Institute

Tackling EMV-compatible pump upgrades can be expensive, but there are solutions available to make it affordable and easy. Hosted by: Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS

Can you remember every customer's name that comes in your store? Can you remember your grocery list? What day is it? Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS

Retailer Andrew Thornton, Founder of a London convenience store that has tackled climate change head-on talks about his journey and the future of climate change in this new normal. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS

Did you know that diesel cars and trucks need diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to operate? Selling high-quality DEF can help retailers grow sales and keep diesel customers moving. Hosted by: Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS