Convenience Matters

The Retailer Deep Dive series showcases industry leaders who are staying ahead of the ever-changing consumer and retail landscape. In this episode, Lonnie McQuirter of 36 Lyn Refuel Station shares how he relies on his NACS community to grow and how his Minneapolis community relies on him to thrive. Watch additional videos at convenience.org/36Lyn. Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS About our Guest: Lonnie McQuirter, Founder, 36 Lyn Refuel Station 36 Lyn Refuel Station is a small, independently-run convenience store that specializes in providing locally sourced food to communities in South Minneapolis. Thirteen years ago, Lonnie McQuirter bought 36 Lyn Refuel station, which “was in desperate need of TLC,” embracing the challenge of turning the store into a place that provided not just gas, but healthy food and community connections.