‘Best Foodvenience Store in the World’ 2026 winner will be announced in Germany at TRM Convenience Leaders Convention
Insight Research, Global Convenience and The Retail Marketeers announce strategic partnership
Insight Research & Global Convenience, alongside The Retail Marketeers (TRM), today announces a new collaboration centred on Insight’s Best Foodvenience Store in the World competition and the exciting and innovative TRM Convenience Leaders Convention 2026.
Insight’s Best Foodvenience Store in the World competition has quickly established itself as a defining international benchmark for excellence in modern convenience retail. Organised by the team at Insight Research and Global Convenience, the competition celebrates stores that are redefining food-led convenience through innovation, quality, and customer-centric execution.
From fresh food and in-store production, to elevated private label and mission-led ranging, the initiative shines a spotlight on operators who are pushing the boundaries of what convenience can be. Its’ objective is clear: to identify the store that sets the global standard for foodvenience, offering a compelling blend of quality, speed and experience.
TRM Convenience Leaders Convention, hosted by global convenience guru Christian Warning at TRM, is a highly regarded gathering of senior retail leaders, bringing together decision-makers from across Europe and beyond. Taking place on 11 and 12 November 2026 in Hamburg, the event helps to foster meaningful dialogue, share actionable insights, and explore the future of retail through a convenience-first lens. With a strong focus on leadership, marketing effectiveness and innovation, it has quickly become a must-attend and innovative forum for those shaping the evolution of the sector.
The partnership will see the winner of Insight’s Best Foodvenience Store in the World 2026 competition announced both online and live on stage at the convention in Hamburg.
Best Foodvenience Store in the World 2026 Key Dates
- 2 July – Entry Opens
- 8 September – Entry deadline
- 17 September – Profiles live & judging begins
- 15 October – Shortlist announced & online voting opens
- 5 November – Voting closes
- 12 November – Winner announces online and live at The Convenience Leaders Convention
Insight Research & Global Convenience CEO Dan Munford said, “This competition is all about showcasing what great looks like in modern convenience and charting the rapid evolution of foodvenience globally. By working with Christian and The Retail Marketeers and bringing these insights to the convention, we’re contributing to what is already a very powerful European platform to share innovation, inspire progress and connect the industry better than ever.”
TRM Founder & CEO Christian Warning added: “The Convenience Leaders Convention is built on the idea of bringing the right people together to learn, challenge and move the industry forward. Integrating the result of Insight’s Best Foodvenience Store in the World competition into our programme adds a valuable global dimension, and I’m delighted to be involved both as a partner and as a judge.”
Together, Insight Research, Global Convenience and The Retail Marketeers will ensure that the insights and inspiration from the Best Foodvenience Store in the World competition reach a broader international audience, accelerating the pace of innovation across the convenience and food-to-go landscape.
About Insight Research & Global Convenience
Insight Research is a global strategy and research business specializing in the retail and mobility sector. It helps the C-suite and broader industry navigate the future through a series of collaborative initiatives like the ‘Best Foodvenience Store’ and ‘Smartest Store’ in the World competitions and also retailer share groups. Global Convenience is one of the World’s leading convenience industry media platforms and is home to the Future of Convenience podcast.
About The Retail Marketeers Convenience Leaders Convention
The Retail Marketeers Convenience Leaders Convention is the annual highlight for decision-makers in convenience and mobility retail. On November 11 and 12, 2026, this unique English-speaking industry event in the heart of Hamburg will bring together the leading minds from across the entire value chain for the tenth time. This two-day summit of the petrol station industry will also feature the NACS Convenience Leaders Exchange for the North-Western Europe region. NACS President and CEO Henry O. Armour and Christian Warning owner of The Retail Marketeers, will welcome executives from local, national and multinational convenience retailers from that region. Learn more.
