On the latest episode of The Future of Convenience podcast, host Dan Munford and co-host Christian Warning, managing partner of The Retail Marketeers, spoke with two industry leaders navigating that … read
Retail crime in the United Kingdom has moved well past the point where it can be dismissed as a cost of doing business. Organised gangs targeting high-value products, fuel drive-offs … read
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s here, reshaping retail at a speed few could have imagined. On the latest episode of the Future of Convenience podcast, … read
By Mark Schwarz, Head of Public Policy, Gilbarco Veeder-Root Decarbonisation is a paradigm shift for the transport sector, but many questions remain regarding speed, scope and process. Although it might … read
Recorded live at the NACS Show in Chicago, this episode of The Future of Convenience brings together global leaders who are redefining what it means to be a modern convenience … read
This is a total reset to the way we think about foodservice in convenience retail, it’s worth setting aside the time to watch this episode of The Future of Convenience … read
Roasting Plant, the speciality coffee shop chain, is on a roll. The US and UK-based business, which has been dubbed the “Willy Wonka” of coffee is poised to expand to … read
One of the curses of a life in retail is the compulsion to assess any store you walk into – especially your own. As a store developer, I will most … read
Plus the business nearly doubles its European presence with acquisition of certain retail assets from TotalEnergies. Today, 25 January 2024, is the second Kindness Day in Europe, an initiative launched … read
Henry Armour, NACS president and CEO, highlighted the global strategic industry issues at the 2023 NACS Convenience Summit Europe, held in Dublin, Ireland. Presenting to an international audience, Armour revealed … read
LAVAL, QC, March 16, 2023 – Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (“Couche-Tard” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: ATD) announces today that it has agreed to a firm and irrevocable offer to acquire certain … read
Rapid Grocery Delivery (RGD) or quick commerce is accelerating around the world and provides a huge opportunity for convenience stores who can leverage their local, proximity retailing footprints to service … read
What does the future hold for convenience retail in troubled economic times? Answering that question and visiting Insight HQ recently was industry legend and longstanding NACS collaborator Roy Strasburger. Roy … read
Frictionless, unattended or Just Walk Out? Well, even with a lack of consensus about the description, this trend appears established and highly significant. London is fast becoming one of the … read
It is not necessary to revisit the reasons why many retail sectors have been forced to embrace an omni-channel approach. Despite these disruptions, fuel convenience has largely remained a brick-and-mortar … read
Gain top insight into China’s dominance in retail and consumer technology innovation on Shop Talk LIVE. Our keynote guest is China digital and retail expert Mathew Brennan. Brennan is highly … read
“Do they think it is a race?” a CEO in the global convenience & fuels industry remarked when he heard about the UK Government’s new 2030 target. It certainly looks … read
The life of the petrol forecourt has been extended due to the Covid-19 pandemic but operators will need to adapt the offer to meet changing consumer behaviour and needs. That … read
Shell Retail has leveraged its global footprint to share best practice during the coronavirus pandemic and is hopeful that the company will emerge stronger out of the crisis as new … read
Germany’s convenience retail market is evolving across every channel. Simon King speaks to Christian Warning, NACS Representative for German Speaking markets There is no doubt that Germany is an economic … read
MOL is set to transform transport, convenience and customer engagement in Central and Eastern Europe. MOL Group, an integrated, international oil and gas company, headquartered in Budapest, Hungary, is on … read