Fraud and scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated—and convenience retailers are frequent targets. In this session, experts and retailers will explore the most common scams affecting stores today, from cash-out and gift card fraud to social engineering and phone-based schemes. Through real examples and interactive audience participation, attendees will learn how scams happen, how much they can cost, and practical strategies to deter them—including employee training, operational safeguards, and in-store tools to help teams spot and stop fraud before it happens.
Supervisor of E-commerce Fraud and Physical Security
Wawa, Inc.
Heather Hearn serves as the Supervisor of E-Commerce Fraud and Physical Security for Wawa, Inc. where she has worked for over 29 years. In her capacity, Heather leads the strategic development of physical security systems and initiatives, oversees…
In this highly interactive session, attendees will participate in a series of expert-led roundtables covering key operational areas such as loss prevention, HR, accounting, and more. Designed in a “speed dating” format, participants rotate between tables to ask questions, share challenges, and gain practical insights directly from industry experts. This open, conversational setting creates a safe space to ask candid questions, exchange ideas, and learn what’s working for others across the industry.
Louisiana Truck Stop & Gaming Administration, LLC
Social Media/Web Marketing Manager
The NACS Leadership for Success Program brings the brightest industry supervisors together to develop their personal leadership skills and become better leaders. For the past five months, the participants have been working on reducing turnover, increasing employee engagement, and developing store managers by creating plans, setting goals, and tracking their progress. They are ready to share the results! Hear what worked (and what didn’t) as they sought to develop and strengthen their teams.
The NACS Leadership for Success Program brings the brightest industry supervisors together to develop their personal leadership skills and become better leaders. For the past five months, the participants have been working on reducing turnover, increasing employee engagement, and developing store managers by creating plans, setting goals, and tracking their progress. They are ready to share the results! Hear what worked (and what didn’t) as they sought to develop and strengthen their teams.