Hosted by the Fuels Institute and NACS, Convenience Matters brings you weekly podcasts talking all things convenience and fuels related. About half of the U.S. population stops at a convenience store every day. Hear what we're seeing at stores and what the future may hold for the convenience retail industry.


Inside the Minds of Today's Car Customer

  Convenience Matters Podcast |  March 19, 2018

What consumers think doesn't translate into what they'll purchase at the dealership. Join us as we chat with Jessica Caldwell, Executive Director/Strategic Analytics of Edmunds and take a deeper dive into consumer purchasing trends.

Autonomous Cars, Holograms, Big Brother and Hackers

  Convenience Matters Podcast |  February 05, 2018

The International Consumer Electronics Show is the world's gathering place for all those who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. Hear what CES had on display from the latest trends in vehicles to technology and gadgets designed to make life more convenient.

New Vehicle Technologies and Urban Design

  Convenience Matters Podcast |  January 15, 2018

Emerging technologies are having profound effects on how we live, move and spend our time in cities, but also increasingly on urban form and development itself. Listen in as we discuss the secondary impacts of emerging technologies on urban design and transportation.

Gas Prices: Causes and Consequences

  Convenience Matters Podcast |  January 01, 2018

Oil prices heavily influence the price of gasoline and diesel fuel at gas stations. How can you anticipate this to better serve your customers?

Dispensing Advice with Leaders of PEI

  Convenience Matters Podcast |  Nov 13, 2017

Hear from the leaders of the Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI) about issues important to the equipment industry, fuel retailers and general public customers. Topics covered include data security, fuel dispensing technology, international engagement, and consumer protections.