Convenience Matters

Doug Kantor of NACS highlights what the midterm election means for the industry, from swipe fees to SNAP to new committee leaders and the lame-duck session.
Hosted by:
Jeff Lenard

About our Guest:
Doug Kantor, NACS SVP Government Relations & General Counsel
Doug Kantor joined NACS in 2021. Prior to that, he was a partner at Steptoe & Johnson LLP where he worked with a range of clients, including NACS, to address public policy issues ranging from fuels to financial services. Doug also established and administered coalitions of companies and trade associations that share common legislative and regulatory objectives. He is an Executive Committee Member of the Merchants Payments Coalition.

2025-26 NACS Chair Annie Gauthier delivered a compelling keynote at the Top Women in Convenience awards ceremony that took place at the 2026 NACS Show.
Hosted by:
Jeff Lenard

About our Guest:
Annie Gauthier, 2025-26 NACS Chairman and CFO/Co-CEO of St. Romain Oil Co. LLC
Annie Gauthier is CFO/Co-CEO of St. Romain Oil Co. LLC. Based in Mansura, LA, the company was founded in 1970 by Edmond St. Romain and serves as a fuel broker for a 25-dealer network, all branded Shell or unbranded. The company owns and operates 16 Y-Not Stop convenience stores.

At the 2026 NACS Show, NACS Chairman Lonnie McQuirter shared compelling stories about how convenience stores matter, and how they take care of their people and communities.
Hosted by:
Jeff Lenard
About our Guest:
Lonnie McQuirter, 2026-27 NACS Chairman; Director of Operations, 36 Lyn Refuel Station
Lonnie leads 36 Lyn Refuel Station, an independently owned, community-focused convenience retailing location in South Minneapolis, MN. Known for its commitment to local engagement and promoting locally made goods, 36 Lyn embodies Lonnie's passion for building strong ties with the community.

Whether it's your first NACS Show or you're a seasoned veteran, we're sharing some tips and tricks to make sure all attendees have a fantastic experience this year in Las Vegas.
Hosted by:
Jeff Lenard and Chrissy Blasinsky

For most customers, it only takes two negative experiences before they stop visiting a specific c-store or QSR. While that doesn't mean they are leaving the brand, it does change the overall brand loyalty equation.
Hosted by:
Jeff Lenard
 
About our Guest:
Matt Pereira, Co-founder and CEO, Seurat Analytics
Matt is a co-founder and CEO of both Seurat Analytics and ChargeWonder. He published the research paper, "Same Brand, Different Store Experience."