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.

Irfan Tejani

CEO & President

This session will showcase key findings from the NACS Coca-Cola Retailing Research Council’s latest study on trip drivers in convenience retail. Attendees will gain insight into what motivates consumers to visit stores, what influences purchase decisions, and how these behaviors are evolving. The discussion will highlight actionable strategies retailers can use to better align with shopper needs and increase trip frequency and basket size. Walk away with a clearer understanding of how to turn insights into in-store execution that drives growth.

Cadent Consulting Group

Ken Harris

Managing Partner

In this data-driven session, delivered using the NACS State of the Industry Summit format, attendees will delve into an extensive analysis of key performance metrics gleaned from the proprietary NACS C-Store Exchange (CSX) database. Through compelling charts and graphs, a comparative assessment of financial health, operational efficiency, and overall effectiveness will be presented, highlighting areas of strength, and identifying opportunities for improvement. By leveraging this benchmarking data, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of their competitive position, enabling them to make

NACS

Chris Rapanick

Managing Director, NACS Research