Convenience Matters

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].

A look at the 2026 convenience store count, how it compares to previous years, regional variations and overall fueling trends.
Hosted by:
Jeff Lenard

NACS President & CEO Frank Gleeson, NACS Chairman Emeritus & CEO International Henry Armour, and 2024-25 NACS Chairman and Special Advisor to Alimentation Couche-Tard Brian Hannasch talk about leadership and the industry's future in a panel discussion from the 2025 NACS Show.
Hosted by:
Jeff Lenard