Convenience Matters

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.

Convenience Matters is a business podcast hosted by National Association of Convenience Stores, with 532 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

National Association of Convenience Stores hosts Convenience Matters, a business show with 532 episodes published.

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  Episode #549

  Opportunities and Constraints in the Move Beyond E15 - Episode 549

  Aug 16, 202627 min

  How ethanol blends higher than E15 may offer benefits related to emissions reduction, octane enhancement, agricultural economic activity and energy security. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: John Eichberger, Executive Director, Transportation Energy Institute John has more than 25 years of experience in the fuels industry, including more than a decade leading the Transportation Energy Institute (formerly known as the Fuels 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.

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  Episode #547

  On the Road With Frank Gleeson - Episode 547

  Jul 12, 202629 min

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

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  Episode #546

  A First Look at Dolly Parton's New Travel Stop - Episode 546

  Jun 28, 202624 min

  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

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  Episode #544

  Building Trust in Your Food Program

  Jun 7, 202621 minS0

  <p>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.</p> <p>Hosted by:<br /> Jeff Lenard<br /> <br /> About our Guest:<br /> Amy Costello, Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance, Casey's<br /> 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.</p>

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  Episode #543

  C-Stores Lead the Fight Against Human Trafficking

  May 24, 202630 minS0

  <p>The convenience store industry has become known for its support of anti-human-trafficking efforts. Hear more on how you can join the cause.<br /> <br /> Hosted by:<br /> Jeff Lenard<br />  <br /> About our Guests:<br /> Chris Elliott, Executive Director, BPAMA<br /> In 2025, Chris was appointed as the executive director of BPAMA, a not-for-profit trade association representing bp-branded marketers and BP. Previously, he spent 36 years with bp and Amoco, with assignments spanning both the sales and marketing sectors.<br /> <br /> Cheryl Csiky, Executive Director, In Our Backyard<br /> Cheryl is the executive director of In Our Backyard, a national anti-trafficking n...

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