Episodes
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U.S.A.'s Dash In, located in Chantilly, Virginia, was selected in the top 3 in the Insight Research 2024 ‘Best Foodvenience Store in the World’ competition! Hear from Blackie Wills, president and CEO of The Wills Group, about the big win, the importance of foodservice, and modern store design soon to be rolled out across many locations. Many thanks to the competition sponsors Invenco by GVR, The Moseley Group, and The Coca-Cola Company!
Related Links:
Dash In Entry Video and Photos: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/best/entries/dash-in-chantilly-virginia-usa/
Shop Talk Live Video: Enhancing customer experience with Dash In: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/features/enhancing-customer-experience-with-dash-in/
‘The Best Foodvenience Store in the World’ 2024: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/best/foodvenience/
With special guest:
Blackie Wills, President and CEO, The Wills Group
Hosted by:
Frank Gleeson and Carolyn Schnare -
Reitan Convenience Lithuania CEO Saulius Zilenas explains Lithuania's fast-growing expansion including opening the country’s first retail EV charging hub. Discover how the Narvesen and Caffeine brands lead with unique designs, community-focused expansions, and innovative EV hub concepts.
With special guest:
Saulius Zilenas, CEO, Reitan Convenience Lithuania
Hosted by:
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Alltown Fresh’s Chef shares how the brand redefines convenience stores with fresh, chef-crafted meals and a focus on hospitality. Discover how Alltown Fresh brings restaurant-quality food to the traditional fuel stop experience.
With special guest:
Jason Lord, Chef, Alltown Fresh
Hosted by:
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In this special episode, hear which stores have been selected as the top 3 Foodvenience Stores in the World in 2024! After the winner reveal, stick around to hear about the stores and what makes them exceptional. Many thanks to the competition sponsors Invenco by GVR, The Moseley Group, and The Coca-Cola Company!
Read more and watch winner videos: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/best/foodvenience/
With special guests:
Dan Munford, Frank Gleeson and Nick Scherzer
Hosted by:
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Get an insider’s perspective on how top retailers like Rutter's, Wawa, Sheetz, and 7-Eleven are revolutionizing foodservice with cutting-edge kitchen tech, merchandising and lightning-fast service. Whether you're passionate about retail innovation or curious about the future of convenience, this episode is packed with insights and surprises. Carolyn, Nick and Karl Hodgson, MD of Adande Refrigeration, share their behind-the-scenes experiences from the recent Insight Market Focus event in Pennsylvania and the bustling NACS Show in Las Vegas.
With special guest:
Karl Hodgson, Managing Director, Adande Refrigeration
Hosted by:
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What do you call a station for charging EVs? Energy Stations! Erik Anker and Daniel Campos from ST1’s E-Mobility team talk about ST1’s journey in EV charging infrastructure across Nordic countries.
Related Links:
Watch ST1's entry video for the Insight 2024 Best EV Hub in the World competition: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/highway-entries-best-ev-hub-in-the-world-2024/st1-lonelier-norway
With special guests:
Erik Anker, Business Development Manager, ST1 and Daniel Campos, eMobility Analyst, ST1
Hosted by:
Nick Scherzer and Carolyn Schnare -
'The Best Foodvenience Store in the World' 2024 competition is near its finale! The judge's top stores will be announced on October 2 and voting will be open to the industry through November 7 at https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/best/foodvenience.
The international competition is presented by Insight Research, together with Invenco by GVR, and sponsored by The Moseley Group and The Coca-Cola Company. The winner will be announced on November 7, 2024.
Related Links:
The Best Foodvenience in the World 2024: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/best/foodvenience
Follow Global Convenience Store Focus on LinkedIn for Big Announcements: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-convenience-store-focus-ltd
Hosted by:
Carolyn Schnare and Dan Munford
With special guests:
Frank Gleeson, Board Member, Insight Research and Elaine P. Kanak, Chief Marketing Officer, Gilbarco Veeder-Root & Invenco by GVR -
What happens when convenience meets customizable foodservice? In this episode, we talked with Martin Stilhoff, strategy & innovation food manager at Q8 Denmark and Daniel Baven, CEO of Noahs Global about their innovative approach to food on demand. With a focus on digital platforms and customer experience, Q8 and Noahs are setting the stage for what could be the next big shift in foodvenience, combining speed, quality, and technology to meet modern consumer demands.
With special guests:
Martin Stilhoff, Strategy & Innovation Food Manager, Q8 and Daniel Baven, CEO of Noahs Global
Hosted by:
Dan Munford and Carolyn Schnare
Related Links:
https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/features/q8-denmark-raises-the-bar-in-c-retail-with-noahs-global-kitchen-concept/
https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/features/q8-denmarks-multi-brand-smart-kitchen-is-a-revolutionary-new-concept -
The world’s number one 7-Eleven store is in Copenhagen Central Station in Denmark. Operated by Reitan Retail, Danish 7-Eleen stores sell an average of 600 food products, per day, per store. Only 7-Eleven stores in Japan and Hawaii sell more food products than Denmark. So, how did Jesper Østergaard and the Reitan team transform 7-Eleven Denmark into one of the top performing ‘foodvenience’ operators worldwide? Jesper talks frankly about his career, what drives his love of retail, and where he gets his inspiration.
With special guest:
Jesper Østergaard, Managing Director of Reitan Retail
Hosted by:
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Dive into the evolving world of foodservice with Dan, Carolyn and Harry Milloff, CEO of The Moseley Group. Hear more about the synergies between convenience foodservice and top restaurant chains from someone who has worked with the best in the business.
Related links:
‘The Best Foodvenience Store in the World’ 2024 Competition: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/best/foodvenience
With special guest:
Harry Milloff, CEO, The Moseley Group
Hosted by:
Dan Munford and Carolyn Schnare -
Join Darren Schulte from NATSO (National Association of Truck Stop Operators), Nick, and Carolyn as we explore evolving trends in foodservice and customer experience at truck stops and travel centers. Discover how global insights and modern conveniences are reshaping the industry around the globe.
Related Links:
For more NATSO research on truck stop trends, check out NATSO's Answers to the Top 18 Questions About the Travel Center Industry report.
Learn more about NATSO and Darren's journeys: https://www.natso.com
With special guest:
Darren Schulte, Vice President of Membership, NATSO
Hosted by:
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Join hosts Nick and Carolyn with Chris Hartman, vice president of fuels, advertising, and development at Rutter's, to hear about their robust foodservice offer, first-in-market gaming, and store design. Discover how Rutter's leverages technology and diversification to stay ahead in its highly competitive market.
With special guest:
Chris Hartman, Vice President of Fuels, Advertising, and Development, Rutter’s
Hosted by:
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Dive into the future of electric vehicle charging with Marcus Suvanto, VP of operations and business development at Kempower. Discover the pros and cons of partnering with charge point operators versus self-investment, and explore innovative solutions like dynamic power sharing.
With special guest:
Marcus Suvanto, VP Operations and Business Development, Kempower
Hosted by:
Carolyn Schnare and Nick Scherzer -
Location, location, location! A great spot on the map can get a retailer` seen, but a good and accurate digital location presence can help them grow. In this episode, we dive into the importance of digital location management. Ensuring customers know a store is actually there and the full offer inside is possibly the most important kind of marketing needed.
Related links:
Check out a great article about Local Knowledge and digital location: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/features/local-knowledge-puts-convenience-stores-on-the-digital-map-and-they-do-it-for-you/
Attend the Insight Market Focus USA: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/events/market-focus-usa-2024/
With special guest:
Trevor Nadeau, Founder and Managing Director, Local Knowledge
Hosted by:
Nick Scherzer and Carolyn Schnare -
Discover how gamification and advanced training techniques are revolutionizing employee engagement and driving business success at Circle K Europe with Jens Rye, Director for People Development.
Read more about this exciting project at https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/features/circle-k-wins-customers-with-gamified-training-program.
With special guest:
Jens Rye, Director of People Development, Circle K Europe
Hosted by:
Dan Munford and Carolyn Schnare -
Special guest Anthony Wysome and hosts Dan and Carolyn rehash London's vibrant retail landscape after a recent Insight Market Focus Tour of the city. Anthony shares his extensive experience working with major UK retailers, offering insights into the evolution of convenience stores and emerging retail trends. Discover how London's breakfast and coffee spots and innovative retail formats are shaping the future of shopping and eating.
With special guest:
Anthony Wysome, Senior Consultant, Insight Research
Hosted by:
Dan Munford and Carolyn Schnare
Related Links:
Insight Market Focus USA (Pennsylvania) October 3-4: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/events/market-focus-usa-2024/
Insight Market Focus, Madrid October 14-15: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/events/insight-market-focus-madrid/
London Store Photos: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/features/London-2024-market-focus-podcast -
Join Nick and Dan as they unveil the winners of the Best EV Hub in the World competition and tease the launch of an exciting new competition for the Best Foodvenience Store in the World. With insights from industry expert Frank Gleeson, the episode dives into the intricacies of convenience innovation and celebrates excellence.
Learn more about both competitions at https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk.
With special guest:
Frank Gleeson
Hosted by:
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In this episode, we dive into the world of Ireland’s Applegreen with Fiona Matthews, the managing director of ROI, to explore the spectacular food offer and the new Braeburn coffee concept. From their coffee to their strategic partnerships with renowned food brands like Marks and Spencer's, Fiona shares insights into the development of their offerings and their commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
With special guest:
Fiona Matthews, Managing Director of ROI, Applegreen
Hosted by:
Dan Munford and Carolyn Schnare -
The search is on for the best EV hubs in the world. Speaking with Mark Morrelli, President and CEO of Vontier about the ongoing energy transition, hosts Dan and Carolyn explore the importance of providing EV drivers with efficient charging solutions and amenities. From the complexities of investment to the evolving consumer experience, this episode illustrates how technology, sustainability, and consumer choice are shaping the future of transportation.
Voting is open until 30 April in the 2024 Best EV Hub in the World competition: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/best-ev-hub-2024.
With special guest:
Mark Morelli, President and CEO, Vontier
Hosted by:
Dan Munford and Carolyn Schnare -
In this episode, Jim Bressi, vice president of foodservice at Spinx, discusses the intricacies of running a profitable convenience foodservice program at scale. Drawing on his extensive experience and global travels, Jim highlights the importance of consistency, scalability, and understanding regional preferences while maintaining brand standards. With insights into the evolution of convenience store food offerings and the value of a strong organizational culture, Jim sheds light on the key factors driving success in the industry.
With special guest:
Jim Bressi, Vice President Food Service, Spinx
Hosted by:
Nick Scherzer and Carolyn Schnare - Show more
