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Podcast: Olivia Parker Reflects on CSW, Parker’s and More

Convenience-store leader highlights the importance of community

In this episode of “At Your Convenience,” CSP Editor Diane Adam talks to Olivia Parker, outreach and communications manager at Parker’s Kitchen, Savannah, Georgia. They discuss  the success of the second-annual Convenience-Store Women (CSW) Event held Nov. 4-6 in Charleston, South Carolina. They also talk about working in the family business. Parker shared her career path on stage at CSW. 

Parker now serves as the outreach and communications manager for the retailer overseeing planning and implementing charitable programs that support Parker’s nonprofit partners, engaging company associates in community initiatives, and ensuring that philanthropic efforts align with Parker’s core values. 

“This is a good fit for me,” Parker said. “I am doing everything I can to continue to learn about the family business.”

  • Parker Cos. is No. 86 on CSP’s 2024 Top 202 ranking of U.S. c-store chains by store count.

“At Your Convenience” brings industry experts and analysts together with CSP editors to discuss the latest in c-store news and trends. From mergers and acquisitions to foodservice and technology, the podcast delivers the story straight to listeners in short-format episodes, perfect for the morning commute or a quick break at the office.

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