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Jackie Stalsberg, CSP’s Center-Store Category Manager of the Year

An interview with this year’s winner on how she stands out within the snacks, candy and general merchandise sectors

CHICAGO — Convenience-store category managers have proven themselves invaluable as new-product placement and retail disruption challenge the convenience-store industry.

On this episode of "At Your Convenience," CSP Editor Hannah Prokop chats with Jackie Stalsberg of Kwik Trip Inc., La Crosse, Wis., this year’s Category Manager of the Year for the center-store category. Stalsberg won the award at CSP’s Convenience Retailing University event in February. Listen as Hannah and Jackie discuss how Jackie separates herself from other center-store category managers, as well as what her processes and outlooks are for the future of the category.

  • Click here for the full list of CSP’s 2020 Category Manager of the Year winners.

Twice a month, "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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