Designing Better Stops for Professional Drivers

Expanding your store count comes with big decisions. This session explores the pros and cons of acquisitions, new builds, and remodels, along with insights on financing, market research, cultural fit, and finding the right opportunities. Attendees will also hear real-world lessons learned from operators on what happens after the deal closes and how to set a growth strategy up for long-term success.

Pinnacle Oil & Gas Holdings, Inc.

Irfan Tejani

CEO & President

This data-driven session will review key industry performance, operational and financial metrics from the proprietary NACS C-Store Exchange (CSX) database. Find out what the numbers revealed for the first half of the year, and what the remainder could look like as we head into 2027. By leveraging NACS benchmarking data, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of their competitive position and how to use this information to make data-driven decisions.

NACS

Chris Rapanick

Managing Director, NACS Research

With more customer data available, do you know which insights actually drive results? Some data sources matter more than others, from POS and loyalty data to geolocation, app engagement, weather, vendor insights and demographic overlays. Hear how retailers are using customer segmentation, dynamic offers, trigger campaigns, personalized bundles, and “just for you” pricing to create more relevant promotions and re-engage lapsed shoppers.

Alix Partners LLP

Michael Headly

Partner

Alix Partners LLP

Trevor Boomstra

Partner