Convenience Matters

Findings from a NACS consumer survey point to simple ways retailers can create a vibe and make their stores places that customers choose.
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Jeff Lenard
About our Guest:
Adam Rosenblatt, Founding Partner, Bold Decision
Adam is one of the nation's leading political consultants sought after for his ability to help clients achieve victory through effective research-based strategies and messaging. He designs and executes cutting-edge quantitative, qualitative, and data analytics programs for campaigns as well as non-political clients like NACS.

NACS President & CEO Frank Gleeson shares insights from the road and what they reveal about the future of convenience retail.
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Jeff Lenard

About our Guest:
Frank Gleeson, NACS President & CEO
Frank became president and CEO of the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) on January 1, 2026, succeeding Henry Armour. He is the fourth person to lead NACS in its 65-year history.

Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop officially opened for business on June 24, a celebration of how every stop on the highway can feel a little more like home.




 


Hosted by:
Jeff Lenard

We examine what may come next for petroleum markets as hostilities in the Middle East appear to ease, as well as the longer-term implications.
Hosted by:
Jeff Lenard

About our Guest:
John Eichberger, Executive Director, Transportation Energy Institute
John has 25 years of experience in the fuels industry, including more than a decade leading the Transportation Energy Institute. Prior to that, he served for 15 years as vice president of government relations at NACS, with a focus on fuels- and energy-related issues.

Convenience stores are one of the fastest-growing channels for high-quality and fresh food. Hear insights on how to build and maintain customer trust in your foodservice offers.
Hosted by:
Jeff Lenard

About our Guest:
Amy Costello, Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance, Casey's
Amy oversees all facets of food safety for Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey's, including regulatory compliance and food safety programs for supply chain, distribution, transportation and retail operations. She served as moderator for the 2026 NACS Food Safety Forum.