Convenience Matters

We break down the industry specific issues President Trump addressed—and those he didn't—and what it all means for convenience retailers.
Hosted by:
Jeff Lenard

About our Guest:
Doug Kantor, NACS General Counsel
Doug has served as legal counsel for NACS for more than 20 years, originally as a partner with the law firms Collier Shannon Scott PLLC and Steptoe & Johnson LLP. He has been NACS in-house counsel since 2021. Doug also served as special counsel and deputy chief of staff in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The NACS Foundation launched a new campaign that reinforces the importance of convenience stores in the communities they serve.
Hosted by:
Jeff Lenard
About our Guest:
Kevin O'Connell, Executive Director, NACS Foundation
Kevin leads the NACS Foundation and collaborates with industry stakeholders to develop signature programs that align with NACS members' philanthropic priorities, which overall focus on serving first responders, fighting hunger and investing in future leaders.

A look at consumer survey data and industry trends that can create opportunities for convenience retailers.
Hosted by:
Jeff Lenard

NACS Research shares exclusive insights behind preliminary 2025 industry data and what's in store for the convenience channel in 2026.
Hosted by:
Jeff Lenard
 
About our Guest:
Chris Rapanick, Managing Director, NACS Research
Chris oversees the day-to-day operations of NACS Research, manages and directs departmental financial and operational performance and drives strategic development of NACS long-term research capabilities and offerings for the convenience industry.

Conexxus led a tour of exhibitors showcasing the emerging AI-driven and consumer-facing technologies coming to c-stores in the near future.

Hosted by:
Jeff Lenard

About our Guest:
Ed Collupy, Innovation Facilitator, Conexxus
Ed has extensive retail systems experience in the convenience store and grocery retail channels and is currently providing facilitated group leadership, along with strategic and operational advice to retailers, emerging businesses and technology companies. He has served the industry as Chairman of the Board of Advisors of Conexxus and was inducted into its Technology Hall of Fame in 2021. Ed can be reached at [email protected].