NAG Executive Director and CStore Decisions Editor-in-Chief John Lofstock welcomed convenience industry veteran and Road Ranger Chief Information Officer Jeremie Myhren for the NAG/YEO Virtual Conference’s seventh session, “What Is Blockchain and How Will It Affect You?” Myhren, with more than two decades experience in tech leadership in the c-store industry, broke down what…

  The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting dining across all categories and demographics, forcing foodservice operators to shift gears and find new ways to appeal to safety-minded consumers who are commuting less and cooking at home more. Session 6 of the NAG/YEO Virtual Conference invited three industry players with differing perspectives of the challenges facing c-store…

The fifth session of the 2020 NAG YEO Virtual Conference hosted a spirited discussion around the day’s topic, Employee Recruiting and Retention Strategies. National Advisory Group (NAG) President John Lofstock welcomed the session’s panelists for a discussion that yielded insight into often-overlooked perspectives on store staffing and how poor policies can ripple throughout a c-store…

The Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 19, session of the 2020 National Advisory Group (NAG)/Young Executives Organization (YEO) Virtual Conference featured what has become a hallmark of the annual conference — its InfoExchange Breakout Sessions. As in years past, the small-group meetings attended by convenience industry retail executives provided a truly rare opportunity for direct networking and…

Marathon Petroleum Corp.’s (MPC) Marathon Classic golf tournament is moving toward achieving an internationally recognized environmental status. The tournament, one of the longest-running events on the LPGA Tour, is implementing a new initiative called Simply Sustainable to reduce waste and raise awareness of sustainability’s benefits. The tournament’s goal is to become 100% sustainable and eventually…

The third installment of the 2020 NAG/YEO Virtual Conference, “Effective Leadership: The Best Ways to Manage People,” provided plenty of eye-opening strategies and observations to help convenience industry executives elevate their employee partners. The session was a Young Executives Organization (YEO)-members exclusive to help young professionals develop the characteristics of great leadership and excel in…

Session No. 2 of the 2020 NAG/YEO Virtual Conference featured a pair of presenters with more than 50 years of combined experience with issues related to data collection and usage policies. NAG President John Lofstock welcomed Alan J. Thiemann, general counsel for Conexxus Inc., the technology standards arm of the National Association of Convenience Stores…

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised a new set of standards to keep your customers and employees safe. These recommendations include washing hands after touching an item or surface in a public place that may be frequently touched by other people, as well as before touching one’s…

S. Abraham & Sons Inc. (SAS), a subsidiary of Imperial Trading Company, will conduct its annual Foodservice Show virtually in 2020. Promoted items will include pre-booked and open stock items from the foodservice catalog. Throughout August, retailers will access a portal to place orders, view items and images, and listen to manufacturer videos on product selections.…

As the country continues to get back to normal, the National Advisory Group (NAG) and the Young Executives Organization (YEO) are moving forward with the 2020 Conference, but it will have a different look and feel. The virtual format of the conference will include educational sessions, our popular Information Exchanges and best-in-class convenience store tours,…