April 16, 2025 • OPIS TALKS DOWNSTREAM FUELING: How are convenience stores adapting to evolving consumer behavior and the changing landscape of transportation fuels? How do broader economic conditions and consumer spending habits impact the performance of the energy retail sector? How has a convenience store giant achieved impressive same-store sales growth despite overall gasoline demand headwinds? In this episode of OPIS Talks, you’ll hear from Nathaniel Doddridge, senior vice president of fuel operations at Casey's. He discusses his leadership philosophies, shares perspectives on the evolution of the convenience store model, explores the complexities of fuel management, and emphasizes the importance of people in driving success. The interview is hosted by Denton Cinquegrana, chief oil analyst at OPIS, and Brandon Gormley, executive director of retail software sales and client success at OPIS.