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Shell’s Barbara Stoyko shares what’s next for convenience stores

Senior vice president of Shell Mobility and Convenience Americas breaks down the biggest risks and opportunities facing the industry

In this episode of “At Your Convenience,” CSP Editor Diane Adam talks with Barbara Stoyko, senior vice president of Shell Mobility and Convenience Americas, about the biggest threats and challenges to the c-store industry as a whole heading into 2026. On this podcast, Stoyko also discusses the role of fuel, particularly as alternative energy options and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure continue to expand.

Shell serves about 8 million customers per day with a brand presence at approximately 12,000 gas stations across 49 states. It owns and operates nearly 200 convenience retail sites. Globally, Shell serves around 32 million customers per day at its mobility sites, who visit for quality fuels, EV charging and convenience and non-fuel products and services.

“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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