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Podcast: The State of Distribution

Today's challenges and what lies ahead

CHICAGO — In this episode of “At Your Convenience,” CSP Editor Jackson Lewis covers the state of c-store distribution with Sharan Kalva, president of Huntsville, Ala.-based C-StoreMaster.

What are the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic? What are today’s biggest challenges for distributors and what new disruption will tomorrow bring? CSP asks Kalva this and more.

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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