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How C-Stores Change Lives for the Better - Episode 554

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Winning Strategies for the 2026 NACS Show - Episode 553

3

Why Customers 'Quit' Stores - Episode 552

4

Insights on Key Industry Jobs Benchmarks - Episode 551

5

How to Define Your Digital Strategy - Episode 550

6

Opportunities and Constraints in the Move Beyond E15 - Episode 549

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Tips to Set the Tone for Customer Experience - Episode 548

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On the Road With Frank Gleeson - Episode 547

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

10

Oil Markets After Iran: What Comes Next? - Episode 545

11

Building Trust in Your Food Program - Episode 544

12

C-Stores Lead the Fight Against Human Trafficking - Episode 543

13

How AI Exposes Hidden Costs and Shrink - Episode 542

14

Key Signals Shaping the U.S. Economy - Episode 541

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Top Takeaways From the NACS State of the Industry Summit - Episode 540

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A Look at Fuel-Buying Behavior - Episode 539

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$4 Gas Is Here. What's Next? - Episode 538

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What's Next for Convenience? - Episode 537

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What's Next for Gas Prices? - Episode 536

20

How to Cultivate Superfans at Your Stores - Episode 535

21

Think Like a Poet, Lead Like a Visionary - Episode 534

22

State of the Union Takeaways for C‑Store Leaders - Episode 533

23

Convenience Retail Has Heart - Episode 532

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Consumers Weigh In on Experience, Social Media and the Penny - Episode 531

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A Look at 2025 C-Store Performance Metrics - Episode 530

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Insights From NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show - Episode 529

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The New C-Store Count Is ... - Episode 528

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A Masterclass in Convenience Retailing Leadership - Episode 527

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What Retailers Need to Know About SNAP Food Restriction Waivers - Episode 526

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Creating Compelling Content for Your Business - Episode 525

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A Conversation With NACS President & CEO Henry Armour (Part 2) - Episode 524

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A Conversation With NACS President & CEO Henry Armour (Part 1) - Episode 523

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Telling the Story About the Snacks C-Stores Sell - Episode 522

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The Next Big Flavor Trends in C-Stores - Episode 521

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How SNAP Food Restriction Waivers Will Affect Retailers - Episode 520

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Breaking Down the Proposed Credit Card Settlement - Episode 519

37

A High-End Speakeasy in a C-Store? - Episode 518

38

'Clerks' and C-Stores With Kevin Smith & Jason Mewes (Part 2) - Episode 517

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'Clerks' and C-Stores With Kevin Smith & Jason Mewes (Part 1) - Episode 516

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Are Hemp-Based Products a Green Rush or Bust? - Episode 515

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A Conversation With Frank Gleeson - Episode 514

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What You Need to Know About the Penny Shortage - Episode 513

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Your Tools for the Digital Ecosystem - Episode 512

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C-Stores and Their Cultural Impact - Episode 511

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The Trends Behind RaceTrac's Potbelly Acquisition - Episode 510

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The Importance of Creating a Unique Brand - Episode 509

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Why Consumers Choose Your C-Store for Fuel - Episode 508

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How C-Store Fried Chicken Inspired a Mississippi Restaurant - Episode 507

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Learnings From a Convenience Retail Study Tour - Episode 506

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New Insights on Driving Behaviors and Perceptions - Episode 505

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How To Build Confidence Starting Right Now - Episode 504

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Food Safety Forward - Episode 503

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Breaking News: FDA Approves—And Doesn't Approve—Vape - Episode 502

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How Eating Patterns Differ for Commuters vs. Remote Workers - Episode 501

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William Shatner Talks About Convenience--And a Lot More - Episode 500

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What To Look for With Gas Prices - Episode 499

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Big Ideas in Convenience Retail From Europe - Episode 498

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The Latest on Credit Card Swipe Fee Reform - Episode 497

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The Snacks Customers Crave - Episode 496

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How Eliminating the Penny in 2026 Affects Retailers - Episode 495

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Celebrating Your Community Heroes Is Easy - Episode 494

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Make Your C-Store a Road Trip Destination - Episode 493

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How GLP-1 Usage and Economic Concerns Are Changing Consumer Behavior - Episode 492

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Is EV Charging Right for Your Business? - Episode 491

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Industry Data You Can Use to Power Your Business - Episode 490

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Think of AI as a Way To Enhance Storytelling - Episode 489

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And the C-Store Industry's 2024 Numbers Are... - Episode 488

68

The Word Customers Associate With Convenience - Episode 487

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The Most Pressing Issues HR Leaders Face - Episode 486

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A Closer Look at Emissions Reduction and EV Customer Preferences - Episode 485

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Tokyo's Unique Convenience Stores - Episode 484

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How President Trump's Priorities Could Affect C-Stores - Episode 483

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Tools for Effective Storytelling - Episode 482

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How Abolishing the Penny Would Affect Retail Transactions - Episode 481

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Why Aren't More Retailers Targeting Drivers? - Episode 480

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An Early Look at 2024 Industry Numbers - Episode 479

77

What's On Tap for Beer in 2025 - Episode 478

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A New Administration and the Fuels Industry - Episode 477

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Big Ideas Seen at NRF's The Big Show - Episode 476

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How Japan Is Reshaping Convenience Retailing - Episode 475

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Top C-Store Trends for 2025 - Episode 474

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What Makes Gas Station Food Special? - Episode 473

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Technology Is Essential—Here's Why - Episode 472

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Mitigating Tobacco Theft - Episode 471

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Behind the Scenes of the Senate Swipe Fees Hearing - Episode 470

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NACS Calls for Action on Swipe Fees - Episode 469

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Could E-fuels Become the Next Disruptor? - Episode 468

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How a QR Code Can Save Lives - Episode 467

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Building Trust in Your Foodservice Program - Episode 466

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Chefs Andrew Zimmern and David Chang Talk About C-Store Food - Episode 465

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How Visa Has Manipulated the U.S. Payments System - Episode 464

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Practical Advice on How To Use AI Now - Episode 463

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Lead With Confidence - Episode 462

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SNAP Redemption Process Is Changing at Some C-Stores - Episode 461

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Bringing the Disney Experience to Your Business - Episode 460

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Insights on Emerging C-Store Trends - Episode 459

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How On-Site Digital Communications Help Grow Sales - Episode 458

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Is EV Charging Right for You? - Episode 457

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A Fresh Focus on C-Store Design - Episode 456

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How To Reinvigorate Your Brand - Episode 455

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