Global Convenience Store Focus

Almost the last video shoot before the holidays! Peter Knott is in Copenhagen today interviewing Jesper Østergaard and superb franchisee Baskim Emurhali for a January Global Convenience Store Focus feature on the whole Copenhagen airport convenience story and Reitan Convenience Denmark’s track record ahead of NACS Convenience Summit Europe next summer. Nick Scherzer Dan Munford Frank Gleeson Insight Research Nancy Pappas Mark Wohltmann Henry Armour 7-Eleven

The latest episode of The Future of Convenience podcast offers a deep dive into Dash In, a game-changer in the global convenience store industry. Hosted by Carolyn Schnare and Frank Gleeson, this inspiring conversation features Blackie Wills, president and CEO of The Wills Group, who shares the innovative journey behind Dash In’s Chantilly, Virginia store. This location recently earned third place in the prestigious Insight Research “Best Foodvenience Store in the World” competition. Dan Munford Search “The Future of Convenience’ on Spotify, or Apple Podcasts to find all episodes - so easy to listen to them in the car, or on the train. You’ll not be alone, this podcast now has listeners in 90 countries worldwide. Or find the episode on our site below 👇 https://lnkd.in/g9u5kjtD

Another really significant EV Hub opened today in Lithuania. A new partnership between Eldrive Lithuania and Reitan Convenience Lithuania. Congratulations to both teams! We are searching for the ‘Best EV Hub in the World 2025’ in our new competition sponsored by Vontier and Visa. This exciting new site is definitely a contender! More details: https://lnkd.in/erH2KSjV

The Best EV Hub in the World 2025 - Sweden is the world centre for e-truck charging ..

⚡ Fuel Retail Meets EV Charging: Stay Ahead of the Game! ⚡ EV charging is reshaping fuel retail, and staying competitive means understanding the strategies that work. Join Kempower’s webinar, "Winning the EV Charging Business at Fuel Retail: Insights from Industry Leaders", to hear from those at the forefront of the industry. Our CEO, Dan Munford, will share his unique perspective alongside other key voices in the sector. Expect actionable insights into the challenges and opportunities in integrating EV charging into fuel retail operations. 📅 Date: Tuesday 3rd December ⏰ Time: 9:00am UK (and then again at 12pm ET) If you're already navigating the EV charging space, this is the perfect opportunity to refine your approach and connect with fellow innovators. 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dJwr64vb #EVCharging #FuelRetail #IndustryInsights #Innovation

Growing revenue through gamified loyalty programs is often underestimated. This 7-Eleven Nordics case study is a prime example of this. The approach isn't about creating games for the sake of it; it's about significantly enhancing user engagement and attention, delivering real results. In this case study, the team at Liquid Barcodes analyzed data over a two-year period and found that app sessions, with games, increased from 3 to 8 times, compared to the same period without games. Their analysis also highlights that: ✅ Games not only capture loyalty members' attention but convert that attention into real-world transactions, thereby increasing loyalty and revenue per loyalty member. ✅ Plus, gamification re-engages inactive loyalty members and attracts new loyalty members. This is an interesting read illustrating how the team at Liquid Barcodes continue to advance gamification, with a complete overhaul their game platform, making it easier than ever to deliver interactive and rewarding loyalty experiences. Jesper Østergaard 7-Eleven 7-Eleven Danmark Reitan Convenience Denmark Reitan Convenience Norway Here's the link to learn more https://lnkd.in/emGVTe2u Dan Munford Mats Danielsen Carolyn Schnare

1 week to go for all our US friends! 🦃 Thanksgiving is a time for connection, travel, and sharing memorable moments—and convenience stores play a vital role in fuelling these journeys! 🚗💨 This insightful piece from Adande Refrigeration's Karl Hodgson highlights 4 essential tips to prepare for the Thanksgiving rush, from speeding up service and stocking popular foods to creating smoother workflows with innovative solutions. Maximise efficiency and delight your customers this holiday season. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ezSEhVey What strategies do you rely on during peak travel times? Share below! 👇

Announcing the Winner of the ‘Best Foodvenience Store in the World’ 2024! Turn up the volume up for this, as we reveal 3rd, 2nd and our 1st place winner for 2024! Over the past six months, our search for the world’s best Foodvenience Store has engaged our industry globally. In what has been a VERY closely contested competition, with over 9,000 votes cast, by you, the global industry. It’s now time to announce the winner! ✅ In 3rd place The Wills Group's Dash In Chantilly, Virgina, USA ✅ In 2nd place FGC Fuels Marketing's Lion Place Canning, Buenos Aires, Argentina And our winner of the ‘Best Foodvenience Store in the World’ 2024 is … ✅ Applegreen Rathcoole, Co Dublin, Ireland Congratulations to the team from Applegreen! An amazing store with an incredible customer experience, outstanding operations and great performance. And our congratulations to the teams at FGC Lion Place and Dash In for making the top 3 in the world. And a huge Thank You and appreciation of all those who entered, particularly to the teams who run these amazing stores, while in the end this is a competition with one winner, it’s you, the store teams, and those who support you, who win your customers every day! Plus, a huge Thank You to our sponsors, without whose support this would not be possible: Invenco by GVR, The Moseley Group and The Coca-Cola Company. To the judges for their support and diligence in reviewing the entries and whose scores resulted in the shortlist. And our thanks to everyone who engaged with this global celebration of our industry and participated by casting your vote. We look forward to 2025 and continuing to showcase global excellence within our industry! 

Following our very successful Insight Research 'Market Focus' event ahead of forecourttech in the Iberia market, next March 19-20th we turn to the biggest market in Europe - Germany and spending time with the key market players: bp/Aral, Shell, EG Group, TotalEnergies, Circle K, Jet, ORLEN Deutschland GmbH, HEM, Valora Group, Lekkerland SE/REWE and EDEKA. We are also delighted to announce that during the event, Frank Gleeson and Dan Munford will be sharing learnings from our ‘Best Foodvenience Store’ 2024 and ‘Best EV Hub’ 2025 competitions. ✅The importance of Germany for the petrol station industry becomes clear when comparing fuel sales in 2023 of around 50 million tons (33 million diesel / 17 million petrol) compared to 36 million tons (24 million diesel / 11 million petrol) in the UK. ✅Since 2010, the number of passenger cars registered in Germany has risen from around 41.7 million to over 49 million vehicles at the start of 2024 (in 2024 France: 45mln and UK: 41mln). Interestingly, the number of purely electric cars has risen from a marginal number of 1,588 units in 2010 to over 1.4 million purely electrically powered cars in 2024. This illustrates the increasing acceptance and penetration of e-mobility. After retail site visits and networking with the best roadside retailers in the German industry, The Retail Marketeers ‘Convenience Leaders Convention’ 2025 takes place. This premier annual event, owned by global convenience guru and DACH market expert Christian Warning, is the only English-speaking gathering for our industry in German-speaking markets, and a must-attend event in the European convenience calendar. Frank Gleeson Nick Scherzer Carolyn Schnare Dan Munford For more details and registration: https://lnkd.in/ePKRJeEN

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