Convenience Matters National Association of Convenience Stores
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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 talk about what we see at stores — and what the future may hold — as long as it’s convenient.
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How Celebrity Chef Andrew Zimmern Is Changing C-Store Foodservice
The convenience industry's foodservice future is bright thanks to its commitment to innovate. Hear how a regional distributor is working with a celebrity chef to elevate its offer.
Hosted by:
Jeff Lenard
About our Guests:
Andrew Zimmern, Celebrity Chef
Chef Andrew Zimmern is an Emmy-winning and four-time James Beard Award-winning chef, TV personality, writer and social justice advocate. A star of cooking shows on Travel Channel, The Food Network and currently host two shows on the Magnolia Network: “Family Dinner with Andrew Zimmern” and “Family Restaurant with Andrew Zimmern, he has devoted his life to exploring and promoting cultural acceptance, tolerance and understanding through food.
Michael Ray, President, Team Modern
Michael is the third-generation president of Team Modern, a family of companies headquartered in Somerset, KY. He has served on the board of the Convenience Distribution Association as well as being an active member of NACS, the Kentucky Petroleum Marketers Association and the Tennessee Fuel & Convenience Association. -
Creating a Unique Community Partnership
Convenience stores are integral to the communities they serve—for the products they sell and how they give back. Hear how one relationship ties mobility with a local need.
Hosted by:
Jeff Lenard
About our Guests:
Renée Power, CMO/GM Mobility Marketing North America, Shell
Renée is a natural collaborator with a track record of strong vision articulation, developing high-performing teams, and trusted partnerships. She has worked for Shell on four continents in a variety of commercial, operational, and marketing roles in retail and lubricants across the value chain.
Kristine Templin, Chief Development and Marketing Officer, Meals on Wheels America
Kristine oversees the national fundraising strategy for corporate partnerships, major donors and special events while working collaboratively with Meals on Wheels Member programs. With more than 20 years of cross-industry experience, Kristine has focused the last decade of her career on forging strategic partnerships and developing highly creative and visible consumer/cause marketing campaigns. -
Are Your C-Stores Ready for the Solar Eclipse?
The April 8 solar eclipse is more than a once-in-a-lifetime event for tens of millions of Americans. It’s also an opportunity for convenience stores that are in or near the path of totality.
Hosted by:
Jeff Lenard
About our Guests:
Leah Ash, Editor/Writer, NACS
Leah joined NACS in 2023. She served in several editorial-related roles before joining NACS. Leah earned a B.A. in English from St. Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Joe Lackey, President, Indiana Grocery & Convenience Store Association
Joe has been president of the Indiana Grocery & Convenience Store Association since 1973, working closely with legislative leaders to solve member problems and concerns. Prior to that, he was active-duty military in Europe and Vietnam, then joined the National Guard and Reserve, retiring as a Colonel. -
The Best Resources to Explain Gas Prices
If there is one thing Americans can unite on, it’s complaining about gasoline prices. NACS resources can help educate consumers about the industry and correct misperceptions.
Hosted by:
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Behind the Success of the C-Store Disco Bathrooms
What are your stores famous for? For HOP Shops, it’s their disco bathrooms. The concept is so popular that a couple recently got married in one.
Hosted by:
Jeff Lenard
About our Guests:
Ann Gilbert, Human Resources Manager & HOP Shops' Marketing Manager at Valor Oil
As marketing manager for Valor Oil, Ann is responsible for the development and supervision of all marketing and communications strategies for its HOP Shops convenience stores. She also oversees a number of human resources functions for the company.
Damon Bail, Vice President of Operations and Marketing for Valor Oil
Damon has been vice president of operations and marketing for Valor Oil for the past 5 years. Prior to that, he served in leadership roles for several c-store companies including RaceTrac, MAPCO Express and Buchanon Energy Co. (Bucky’s). -
Will Digital Coupons Revolutionize the C-Store Industry?
There are upwards of 200 billion coupons issued in the United States every year, mostly paper. Digital coupons, called 8112s, are reshaping the coupon landscape. How can convenience retailers jump on the emerging opportunities?
Hosted by:
Jeff Lenard
About our Guest:
Sam Jonas, CEO & Co-Founder, nData Services
Sam is a 25-year entrepreneur with a focus in the payments industry. Today he is focused on how digital coupons will revolutionize couponing by providing high-value digital discounts directly to consumers' phones, eliminating paper coupons and not requiring a consumer to be a member of a loyalty program to receive the discount.
Customer Reviews
Engaging, insightful, and actionable!
Convenience Matters is such an enjoyable listen! The hosts are top notch and the conversations they lead are engaging, insightful, and actionable. You’re guaranteed to learn something new from each episode - can’t recommend it highly enough!
Informative, fun episodes about interesting industry topics!
Motivated to right this review after listening to the episode with Roy Strasburger, but really broadened my understanding about the corners of the industry I wouldn’t have been aware of otherwise! Really talented professionals!
LOVE THIS THOW!!!!
Saw them at nacs show 2017. Really nice and well done. Keep up the good work jeff.