Convenience Matters

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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.

Recent Episodes
  • The Snacks Customers Crave - Episode 496
    Jun 9, 2025 – 34:40
  • How Eliminating the Penny in 2026 Affects Retailers - Episode 495
    Jun 2, 2025 – 21:06
  • Celebrating Your Community Heroes Is Easy - Episode 494
    May 26, 2025 – 24:33
  • Make Your C-Store a Road Trip Destination - Episode 493
    May 19, 2025 – 31:32
  • How GLP-1 Usage and Economic Concerns Are Changing Consumer Behavior - Episode 492
    May 12, 2025 – 32:16
  • Is EV Charging Right for Your Business? - Episode 491
    May 5, 2025 – 31:00
  • Industry Data You Can Use to Power Your Business - Episode 490
    Apr 28, 2025 – 27:42
  • Think of AI as a Way To Enhance Storytelling - Episode 489
    Apr 21, 2025 – 30:01
  • And the C-Store Industry's 2024 Numbers Are... - Episode 488
    Apr 14, 2025 – 26:07
  • The Word Customers Associate With Convenience - Episode 487
    Apr 7, 2025 – 30:46
  • The Most Pressing Issues HR Leaders Face - Episode 486
    Mar 31, 2025 – 30:25
  • A Closer Look at Emissions Reduction and EV Customer Preferences - Episode 485
    Mar 24, 2025 – 31:34
  • Tokyo's Unique Convenience Stores - Episode 484
    Mar 17, 2025 – 28:35
  • How President Trump's Priorities Could Affect C-Stores - Episode 483
    Mar 10, 2025 – 30:22
  • Tools for Effective Storytelling - Episode 482
    Mar 3, 2025 – 29:23
  • How Abolishing the Penny Would Affect Retail Transactions - Episode 481
    Feb 24, 2025 – 20:46
  • Why Aren’t More Retailers Targeting Drivers? - Episode 480
    Feb 17, 2025 – 28:32
  • An Early Look at 2024 Industry Numbers - Episode 479
    Feb 10, 2025 – 26:03
  • What’s On Tap for Beer in 2025 - Episode 478
    Feb 3, 2025 – 25:07
  • A New Administration and the Fuels Industry - Episode 477
    Jan 27, 2025 – 30:48
  • Big Ideas Seen at NRF’s The Big Show - Episode 476
    Jan 20, 2025 – 29:52
  • How Japan Is Reshaping Convenience Retailing - Episode 475
    Jan 13, 2025 – 29:36
  • Top C-Store Trends for 2025 - Episode 474
    Jan 6, 2025 – 32:28
  • What Makes Gas Station Food Special? - Episode 473
    Dec 30, 2024 – 28:03
  • Technology Is Essential—Here’s Why - Episode 472
    Dec 23, 2024 – 32:45
  • Mitigating Tobacco Theft - Episode 471
    Dec 16, 2024 – 23:24
  • Behind the Scenes of the Senate Swipe Fees Hearing - Episode 470
    Dec 9, 2024 – 28:29
  • NACS Calls for Action on Swipe Fees - Episode 469
    Dec 2, 2024 – 10:53
  • Could E-fuels Become the Next Disruptor? - Episode 468
    Nov 25, 2024 – 25:23
  • How a QR Code Can Save Lives - Episode 467
    Nov 18, 2024 – 23:42
  • Building Trust in Your Foodservice Program - Episode 466
    Nov 11, 2024 – 34:19
  • Chefs Andrew Zimmern and David Chang Talk About C-Store Food - Episode 465
    Nov 4, 2024 – 28:31
  • How Visa Has Manipulated the U.S. Payments System - Episode 464
    Oct 28, 2024 – 23:31
  • Practical Advice on How To Use AI Now - Episode 463
    Oct 21, 2024 – 17:51
  • Lead With Confidence - Episode 462
    Oct 14, 2024 – 28:04
  • SNAP Redemption Process Is Changing at Some C-Stores - Episode 461
    Oct 7, 2024 – 20:09
  • Bringing the Disney Experience to Your Business - Episode 460
    Sep 30, 2024 – 21:36
  • Insights on Emerging C-Store Trends - Episode 459
    Sep 23, 2024 – 30:57
  • How On-Site Digital Communications Help Grow Sales - Episode 458
    Sep 16, 2024 – 33:02
  • Is EV Charging Right for You? - Episode 457
    Sep 9, 2024 – 28:11
  • A Fresh Focus on C-Store Design - Episode 456
    Sep 2, 2024 – 24:58
  • How To Reinvigorate Your Brand - Episode 455
    Aug 26, 2024 – 32:09
  • What Makes Gas Station Food Special? - Episode 454
    Aug 19, 2024 – 27:22
  • Serving and Selling Food Safely - Episode 453
    Aug 12, 2024 – 25:27
  • Get Your Share of the $6 Billion Antitrust Settlement - Episode 452
    Aug 5, 2024 – 23:44
  • The Impact of Biofuels - Episode 451
    Jul 29, 2024 – 28:13
  • Tips to Maximize Your NACS Show - Episode 450
    Jul 22, 2024 – 27:06
  • Let’s Spread Some Positive News - Episode 449
    Jul 15, 2024 – 28:30
  • Busting Myths About Internal Audits - Episode 448
    Jul 8, 2024 – 24:06
  • QSRs Are Competing for Your Business - Episode 447
    Jul 1, 2024 – 26:47
Recent Reviews
  • oliviabaker13
    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!
  • ping pong rocks!
    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!
  • 1Poiuytr
    LOVE THIS THOW!!!!
    Saw them at nacs show 2017. Really nice and well done. Keep up the good work jeff.
  • C-Quat
    Wonderful podcast
    I listen to a lot of podcasts, and this is a great one. It’s always a listenable length, and has great information on an industry most people don’t know much about! Highly recommend.
  • Dre Jungle
    NACS is owning convenience in an ever changing industry
    Fantastic informative and interesting. And getting better and better with each episode!
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